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Dr Stuart Saunders Lecture: The Nine Circles of Scholarship Distinguished Professor Philippe-Joseph Salazar presented the third Dr Stuart John Saunders Lecture, titled ‘The Nine Circles of Scholarship’ at Groote Schuur Hospital on 22 May. 29 May 2023
UCT academics named amongst the cream of South African “Science Oscars” Twelve University of Cape Town (UCT) academics have been selected as finalists in multiple categories in the 2022/2023 NSTF-South32 Awards – testament to their groundbreaking work in the fields of science, engineering and technology (SET) nationally and abroad. 29 May 2023
UCT, Department of Social Development to launch ASSIST app The University of Cape Town (UCT), in partnership with the Department of Social Development (DSD), will launch the pilot of a web app – the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Tool (ASSIST) – at Groote Schuur Hospital on Monday, 29 May 2023. 29 May 2023
‘A growing swamp’ – Dysfunction and corruption threaten SA’s universities Corruption and dysfunction threaten the future of South African universities – and generations of students. This was the message of a Summer School Extension Series talk. 26 May 2023
New research on Sutherland Nine remains digs deeper into their lives, deaths New research has dug deeper into and revealed insights into the lives of the Sutherland Nine, who were donated unethically to UCT in the 1920s. 25 May 2023
UCT RDA collaborates with ACU to launch second Commonwealth Futures Climate Research cohort UCT’s Researcher Development Academy has been appointed as a training partner for the Association of Commonwealth Universities second Commonwealth Futures Climate Research cohort. 25 May 2023
In Remembrance: Professor Deon Bezuidenhout It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Professor Deon Bezuidenhout (57). 25 May 2023
SA’s ‘Science Oscars’ names UCT finalists In acknowledgement of their groundbreaking work in the fields of science, engineering and technology, 12 UCT scientists have been selected as finalists for the 2022/2023 NSTF-South32 Awards. 25 May 2023
Planning and logistics for upcoming exams 25 May 2023
New research on Sutherland Nine remains digs deeper into their lives, deaths Newly published research by a multidisciplinary research team from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and other partner institutions has dug deeper into and revealed insights into the lives of the Sutherland Nine, who were donated unethically to UCT in the 1920s. 25 May 2023
Inaugural lecture by Professor Mayne and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host two inaugural lectures in the next two weeks. 24 May 2023
Launch of our University of the Future project Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to the UCT community about the University of the Future project. 23 May 2023
Further updates on loadshedding In this follow-up communication, the university shares a comprehensive document providing an update on UCT’s response to loadshedding. 23 May 2023
UCT Council to consider Chair’s notice of resignation The University of Cape Town (UCT) has noted media reports on the resignation of the Chair of Council. 22 May 2023
STEMinists: Latest edition of UCT Anti-racism Conversation Series focuses on women in STEM The UCT Anti-racism Conversation Series continues, with the latest event focused on African women in the STEM fields. 19 May 2023
Climate change to push species over abrupt tipping points Climate change is likely to abruptly push species over tipping points as their geographic ranges reach unforeseen temperatures, finds a new study co-led by a UCT researcher. 19 May 2023
UCT Open Day 2023 UCT’s Open Day is aimed at learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12, and their families 19 May 2023
UCT ParaSports hosts Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Basketball On Sunday, 30 April, the University of Cape Town (UCT) ParaSports hosted a Wheelchair Basketball tournament. The club invited the Conquerors Wheelchair Basketball Club from Retreat to play against a combined UCT team featuring players from UCT Basketball, UCT Radio and UCT ParaSports. 19 May 2023
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