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UCT launches new student academy to answer global call for ethical, humane young leaders
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has answered the African and global call for well-equipped, ethical and humane young leaders when it launched the Leadership Academy, UCT Lead, on 15 August. The academy will target all UCT students and not only those in formal leadership roles.
16 Aug 2023
Johaar Mosaval (1928–2023)
Johaar Mosaval, acclaimed ballet dancer and recipient of a 2020 UCT honorary doctorate has died.
16 Aug 2023
Study uncovers why detecting depression, anxiety and domestic violence in pregnant women is limited
A recent study revealed why detecting symptoms of depression, anxiety and experiences of domestic violence in Cape Town’s pregnant women is limited.
16 Aug 2023
UCT to launch Test Hustle Challenge for students ahead of test season
To prepare for test season, students can sign up for the Test Hustle Challenge, designed to help them identify and stick to their academic goals.
15 Aug 2023
UCT celebrates women at event themed: ‘The future we want’
UCT hosted a Women’s Day cocktail event under the theme ‘The future we want.’
15 Aug 2023
Women’s Month: ‘Working for gender equality is an ethical imperative’
UCT’s Women Day luncheon was held on Thursday, 10 August at the UCT Graduate School of Business Conference Centre under the theme “The future we want”.
15 Aug 2023
A day of reflection
“During this month, I reflect on the role we played and continue to play as women to protect our democracy and to contribute to transformation,” said University of Cape Town Chancellor, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe
15 Aug 2023
Honouring Uyinene and continuing the fight against SGBV
Professor Elelwani Ramugondo writes to the UCT community about confronting gender-based violence during Women’s Month.
15 Aug 2023
The Francis Crick Institute and LifeArc partner with five African research institutions to support scientists
The Crick Africa Network is set to extend for a further five years, supporting more young African scientists, thanks to a £7.5 million investment from LifeArc.
15 Aug 2023
John Michael Rolfe (1959–2023)
Mr John Michael Rolfe (64), a principal technical officer in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, passed away on 15 August 2023.
15 Aug 2023
A passion for song and dance
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) South African College of Music student, Thabisa Dinga, uses her passion for music and dance to develop skills for KwaLanga township young community members.
14 Aug 2023
Opera, forensics and black medical scientists: Masiphumelele learners' feast
UCT’s Saturday Summer School and IkamvaYouth’s presentation introduced Masiphumelele Grade 12s to the exciting world of forensic science, pioneering African medical scientists – and opera.
14 Aug 2023
UCT to develop sign language as one of the languages for its currently reviewed language policy
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Disability Service, Disability Studies unit and its Multilingualism Education Project (MEP) have welcomed the recent announcement that South African Sign Language (SASL) has become the country’s 12th official language.
14 Aug 2023
UCT’s new student academy answers global call for ethical, humane young leaders
UCT’s Leadership Academy will equip its students to become ethical, humane leaders of integrity, able to serve the real needs of society.
14 Aug 2023
Annual TB Davie Memorial Lecture
Emer Prof Daya Reddy invites the UCT community to attend the 57th annual TB Davie Memorial Lecture.
14 Aug 2023
University of Fort Hare VC Professor Buhlungu returns to UCT
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host Vice-Chancellor of the University of Fort Hare (UFH), Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, who will present the 57th annual TB Davie Memorial Lecture.
14 Aug 2023
Women's Month: UCT alumnus exposes young female sea cadets to STEM careers
University of Cape Town (UCT) alumnus Masego Mosupye is on a mission to expose young female sea cadets to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). She is a chemical engineer, former naval officer and now an ARMSCOR Dockyard employee.
14 Aug 2023
Study uncovers why detecting depression, anxiety and domestic violence in pregnant women is limited
Lack of confidentiality and feelings of shame related to experiences of domestic violence as well as service providers' discomfort in dealing with mental health issues were some of the reasons why detecting symptoms of depression, anxiety and experiences of domestic violence in Cape Town’s pregnant women is limited.
14 Aug 2023
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