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Lockdown: UCT experts advise how to survive studying from home The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led countries around the world to respond in unprecedented ways – self-isolation, social distancing, travel bans and, in South Africa, a 21-day lockdown – to curb the spread of the virus. For tertiary students the world over, studying is no different. Traditional lectures have stopped, leaving students with no option but to study from home too. 31 Mar 2020
CoviID: new app to avoid future lockdowns After South Africans commenced a 21-day lockdown, a group of researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) are working tirelessly on a smartphone app that could play an important role in managing future outbreaks of COVID-19 and economic recovery. 30 Mar 2020
UCT student starts group to help the elderly during lockdown UCT Business Science student Kate Charter has started a volunteer group, Cape Town Against Corona , to assist elderly people in the city as they are at a significantly higher risk of complications should they contract the disease. 30 Mar 2020
UCT welcomes R5 million from Motsepe Foundation for COVID-19 response UCT's chancellor, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, has announced a R5 million donation by the Motsepe Foundation to help the university manage its multi-faceted response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. 28 Mar 2020
UCT condemns fake WhatsApp message UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital have noted a fake message doing the rounds on WhatsApp attributed to a "Head of Virology" commenting on the coronavirus disease 2019. 28 Mar 2020
Second term at UCT to resume online on 20 April As the countrywide lockdown commenced, the University of Cape Town has a better view of how the academic calendar will change at the institution, when the term will restart, and how teaching and learning will take place. 27 Mar 2020
UCT confirms fifth case of COVID-19 In a fifth case of COVID-19 at the University of Cape Town, a student has tested positive for the virus. UCT previously confirmed four other cases – three staff members and a student. Unlike the previous four cases, this case was confirmed in KwaZulu-Natal. 27 Mar 2020
Updates from UCT ahead of the lockdown Ahead of the countrywide COVID-19 lockdown, the University of Cape Town has provided updates on support services available for students and staff during these uncertain times, and on the university’s operational plan during the period. 26 Mar 2020
Child abuse rates rise during school closures - positive parenting encouraged during COVID-19 University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers have partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNICEF) to encourage constructive parenting during COVID-19 – they have released resources for parents during a time where countries across the world including South Africa go under lockdown. 26 Mar 2020
More buses for students as UCT is set to close residences More buses have been arranged by the University of Cape Town for students who have requested travel assistance in light of the looming national lockdown to commence at midnight on Thursday, 26 March 2020. 24 Mar 2020
Fourth case of COVID-19 confirmed at UCT The University of Cape Town confirms a fourth COVID-19 case at the institution. The latest case is of a postgraduate student. UCT previously confirmed three cases, all of them involving staff. 23 Mar 2020
Teaching and learning to continue online at UCT The University of Cape Town is moving teaching and learning online to continue the academic programme during the second term of teaching and learning. 22 Mar 2020
UCT redefining the workplace in response to COVID-19 In line with the principle of social and physical distancing and in order to ensure the safety of staff, the University of Cape Town UCT is redefining the workplace to include working from home where appropriate. 22 Mar 2020
UCT urges confidentiality in COVID-19 cases Based on the experience of three cases of staff members who tested positive for COVID-19, the University of Cape Town has called for confidentiality in relation to any reported cases. 22 Mar 2020
UCT confirms third case of COVID-19 The University of Cape Town confirms that a third staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. UCT has at this stage not had any student who has tested positive for COVID-19. 21 Mar 2020
UCT shares plans for online teaching and learning The University of Cape Town has shared plans to move undergraduate courses online in all faculties – except in Health Sciences, for which a specific plan is being developed. Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning, Associate Professor Lis Lange, indicated in an update to the university community that UCT will have to teach remotely during the second term. 19 Mar 2020
UCT charters transport to assist students The University of Cape Town executive confirmed on Monday, 16 March 2020 that arrangements have been put in place to assist students vacating residences. 19 Mar 2020
UCT confirms second COVID-19 case The University of Cape Town confirms that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. This is this the second confirmed case of COVID-19 at UCT. 19 Mar 2020
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