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Stellar scholars earn place in UCT’s College of Fellows Four esteemed UCT academics, whose work has contributed to global knowledge in their fields, have claimed their place in the College of Fellows. 18 Sep 2024
From 30% to PhD: Dr Olwethu Waka's mathematical journey equals success From failing maths with 30% to earning a PhD, Dr Olwethu Waka's journey exemplifies perseverance and success against the odds. 18 Sep 2024 Republished
58th TB Davie Memorial Lecture by Judge Dire Tladi The upcoming 58th TB Davie Memorial Lecture will be presented by Judge Dire Tladi on Tuesday, 1 October 2024. 17 Sep 2024
Dalinda: A world-première opera brought to life by Opera UCT In a historic staging, Opera UCT brought back to life the world premiere of Donizetti's long-lost Dalinda, an opera suppressed for nearly 200 years. 17 Sep 2024
Maximising the value of platinum group metals reserves remains a pressing issue University of Cape Town (UCT) professor of inorganic chemistry Gregory Smith will deliver his lecture as part of the UCT Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 19 September 2024. The lecture is titled “The Marriage of Organometallic Chemistry – Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue”. 17 Sep 2024 Media release
UCT, CAF Football Management Executive Programme hailed a success UCT and CAF’s pilot Football Management Executive Programme concluded with an awards ceremony for delegates. 17 Sep 2024
Welcoming four new inductees to the College of Fellows Induction into the College of Fellows is not just an honour; it’s a symbol of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) steadfast commitment to excellence, innovation and impact. 16 Sep 2024
SRC elections voting open and town hall debates to commence Voting in the SRC elections is officially open. 16 Sep 2024
A journey of GBV and femicide in SA and how the media reports it – UCT lecture Women’s stories and their experiences of gender-based violence (GBV) challenge the popular narrative of a passive and helpless woman. Instead, their experiences reveal “counter-stories” that challenge society’s focus on physical violence as the only form of legitimate violence. Women experience psychological abuse as being more harmful than physical abuse. 16 Sep 2024 Media release
UCT hosts maiden Language Indaba The Language Indaba gave members of the UCT community an opportunity to understand the university’s proposed language policy. 16 Sep 2024
In remembrance: Vukile Tyalidikazi We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our colleague, Vukile Tyalidikazi (57), on Thursday, 5 September 2024. 16 Sep 2024
UCT’s MSc candidate wins prestigious Esther Mahlangu Master’s Fellowship at Women in Science Awards Pear Joubert, a trailblazing student at the University of Cape Town (UCT), has just been awarded the prestigious Esther Mahlangu Master’s Fellowship by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) as part of the 2024 Women in Science Awards. 16 Sep 2024 Media release
Breaking Barriers: UCT PhD graduates champion justice and cyber-bullying UCT’s newest PhD graduates are tackling critical social issues with innovative research and practical solutions. 16 Sep 2024
UCT PhD graduates lead groundbreaking research From studying the impact of Ebola vaccine trials to exploring integrated sea urchin farming, UCT’s recent PhD graduates are at the forefront of critical, world-changing advancements. 16 Sep 2024
UCT PhD graduates pave the way with groundbreaking research From reimagining South Africa’s cultural institutions to innovating in sustainable construction materials, UCT’s newest PhD graduates are driving change and redefining academic excellence. 16 Sep 2024
UCT lecturer honoured with prestigious civil engineering award Gundo Maswime, a lecturer at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Civil Engineering , has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Academic Staff Award at the SANRAL SAICE Awards. The event, hosted by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) and the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE), took place on Thursday, 5 September 2024 at Monte Casino in Johannesburg and celebrated excellence in civil engineering across South Africa. 16 Sep 2024 Media release
Sobering inaugural lecture unpacks years of research on gender-based violence, femicide Professor Floretta Boonzaier delivered her inaugural lecture on Wednesday, 11 September. 13 Sep 2024
Pravin Gordhan (1949–2024) Anti-apartheid stalwart and recipient of a 2007 University of Cape Town (UCT) honorary doctorate, Pravin Gordhan has died. 13 Sep 2024
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