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Lecture explores ever-expanding understanding of the universe
On 8 October, Professor Amanda Weltman delivered her inaugural lecture in the Maths Block’s M304 lecture theatre, an apt location given that this was where she used to lecture first-year students.
15 Oct 2024
Don’t profligate on defence: Here’s why
There is very little support for any belief that military spending is a good way to stimulate a country’s economy, according to Prof Eftychia Nikolaidou.
15 Oct 2024
VC’s Excellence Awards nominations deadline extended
The deadline for the 2024 Vice-Chancellor’s (VC) Excellence Awards has been extended to Friday, 18 October 2024.
14 Oct 2024
Genius UP wins The Pitch UCT 2024
Genius UP was awarded first prize at The Pitch UCT Finals Night on 7 October.
14 Oct 2024
UCT lecture to unpack how language and culture have been marshalled historically to secure the interests of the powerful
The possibilities of theatre practice as a place of reckoning with injustice are brought into relief in a performance history of Shakespeare’s The Tempest , a play that gives the most pointed attention to slavery and colonisation.
14 Oct 2024
Media release
Aspen strengthens support for Poisons Information Centre
The Poisons Information Centre had a special meet-and-greet with Dr Stavros Nicolaou, the group senior executive at Aspen Pharmacare on Tuesday, 8 October.
11 Oct 2024
In remembrance: Jeffrie Pienaar
We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Mr Jeffrie Pienaar (53), who served as senior inspector in the Campus Protection Services department.
11 Oct 2024
Flying high: UCT cheerleading team’s rise to success
UCT’s cheerleaders bring energy and unity to every game, competition, and routine. With provincial accolades and impressive national performances, they showcase the power of teamwork, passion, and trust in the dynamic world of cheerleading
11 Oct 2024
Defence spending: Drivers and economic effects
Prof Efi Nikolaidou delivered her inaugural lecture on 10 October at the School of Economics.
10 Oct 2024
Prioritise your mental health this exam season
Manage exam stress and prioritise your mental health with UCT’s student wellness resources.
10 Oct 2024
Grow, glow and graduate: Tugwell Hall celebrates ‘50 years of greatness’
Tugwell Hall celebrated a half century of community, friendship, growth and excellence with a glittering alumni dinner and festive carnival open to all.
10 Oct 2024
Bridging gaps: UCT tournament builds cohesion between standing and sitting volleyball clubs
The first-ever Sitting Volleyball Tournament, hosted recently by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) ParaSports Club in partnership with UCT Volleyball and ParaVolley Western Cape, has been hailed as a success.
10 Oct 2024
Media release
The test for higher education readiness
Emer Prof Alan Cliff’s new book documents 30 years’ worth of research, which critically assesses literacies testing for higher education readiness.
10 Oct 2024
UCT sustainability project converts waste to energy and water resource
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research (CeBER) has devised a unique and innovative project that breaks down waste and converts it to an energy source for cooking or to produce water that can later be used to irrigate on-campus vegetable gardens.
10 Oct 2024
Media release
VC’s Open Lecture by Claudius Senst
The upcoming Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture will be delivered by a leading figure in global media and former SSA student at UCT, Mr Claudius Senst.
10 Oct 2024
‘Ah Dosini!’ Maestro hits the right notes ahead of UCT Day
Prof Dizu Plaatjies signed off on his final campus performance with a benefit concert ahead of UCT Day.
09 Oct 2024
Ignite your creative confidence at Design Thinking Week 2024
The d-school Afrika at UCT is gearing up for its annual Design Thinking Week, which is set to take place from 25 to 28 November.
09 Oct 2024
Khusela Ikamva ignites reflective and reconnecting nature conversation
Khusela Ikamva is aimed at restoring not only the physical forest that was damaged by the fires in April 2021 but also the cultural and spiritual connections that the UCT community shares with the natural fauna and flora.
09 Oct 2024
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