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GSB’s Philippi community campus breaks the mould The launch of the GSB’s MTN Solution Space in Philippi Village brings the university’s business school resources to the heart of the Cape Flats. 31 Jul 2017
Preparing SA for free, quality decolonial education DVC Prof Loretta Feris writes for News24 about work being done to explore the possibilities for free, decolonial education at UCT. 27 Jul 2017 Opinion
To infinity and beyond Two UCT master’s students have been selected for the International Astronautical Federation’s Emerging Space Leaders Grant Programme. 27 Jul 2017
A bakkie-load of dignity While it’s a viable job option, precarious “day labour” work may have damaging effects on men’s idea of themselves in a society that constructs ‘successful manhood’ around economic provision. 26 Jul 2017
Landscape architects win top prizes Stuart Kelly and Saudah Asmal were lauded for impressive project plans that combat urban creep and give natural environments a fighting chance in the concrete jungle. 26 Jul 2017
New MPhil in Global South urbanism UCT’s African Centre for Cities has launched a master’s degree in urbanism that aims to tackle the most pressing urban crises of our time. 26 Jul 2017
Chancellor inducted into British Academy UCT Chancellor Graça Machel was named as an honorary fellow of the British Academy on 20 July 2017. 25 Jul 2017
Institutional autonomy under threat Institutional autonomy is under threat as government seeks to increase the number of black professors at tertiary institutions, says leading academic Dr Jonathan Jansen. 25 Jul 2017
'Overturn the neoliberal obsession with austerity' Politicians and the powerful need to find ways to share the spoils of globalisation fairly, said the speaker at the recent VC’s Open Lecture. 25 Jul 2017
Rapid assay analysis? There’s an app for that Medical computing via your smartphone is possible. Two UCT computer science alumni have created the app to prove it. 25 Jul 2017
GSB and the struggling artist myth UCT’s Graduate School of Business offers creative professionals a short course in mastering the skills needed to turn their talent into a sustainable business. 21 Jul 2017
Invest in science jobs for Africa The director of UCT’s H3D centre has expressed concern that many science graduates in Africa are either unemployed or not pursuing careers in science. 21 Jul 2017
Crick African Network to train top African scientists The Francis Crick Institute and five partner institutes have announced a fellowship programme to train African researchers to tackle infectious diseases in their home countries. 21 Jul 2017
Not all doom and gloom, says Gordhan Former minister of finance Pravin Gordhan has called on SA citizens to help root out corruption in all its forms. 20 Jul 2017
Honorary doctorate for Manjoo Professor Rashida Manjoo, a global expert on gender-based violence, recently received an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow. 20 Jul 2017
An inside look at Brexit Want to hear about Brexit and Trump from a former British MP? Come to the VC’s Open Lecture on 24 July 2017 for an insider’s view. 19 Jul 2017
Learning in your language In an effort to support all students within the university space, the Residence Tutors Council has pioneered a multilingual tutoring system. 18 Jul 2017
What Cape Town can learn from Windhoek on surviving drought For decades Namibia’s capital city, Windhoek, has faced serious challenges providing water for its citizens. Cape Town can learn from what Windhoek has done to conquer multiple water crises. 18 Jul 2017
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