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UCT boosts transformation in accounting An innovative partnership between UCT and two other universities, in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, has secured top-quality accounting degrees for students in those provinces. 31 Oct 2018
Ramphosa’s commitment to a market economy Far from being “much ado about nothing”, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent investment summit could mark an important step towards reviving South Africa’s economic growth. 30 Oct 2018 Republished
Supporting students with disabilities UCT students with disabilities are inspiring others with their stories of perseverance and resilience, and have expressed gratitude for the way they’ve been helped. 30 Oct 2018
Acclaim for UCT’s healthcare ‘bible’ UCT’s Knowledge Translation Unit has celebrated the official launch of its Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK), designed to better equip primary care health workers in the field. 30 Oct 2018
New hermit crab species in 3D 3D X-ray micro-computed tomography has helped UCT researchers describe a new hermit crab species found off KwaZulu-Natal. The results were published recently in PLOS One. 29 Oct 2018
Bottling athletic excellence UCT PhD candidate Shaun Sutehall is working with elite athletes to test a drink which holds the potential to enhance sporting performance. 29 Oct 2018
SHAWCO steps up after Khayelitsha fire SHAWCO has delivered relief items to assist those affected by the massive Khayelitsha fire, some of whom are matric learners in the middle of their exams. 26 Oct 2018
The silent scourge of campuses Professor Francis Petersen, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State, discusses the escalation in the number of students struggling with significant mental health issues. 26 Oct 2018 Republished
Opening up access to knowledge UCT has joined institutions around the world in celebrating Open Access Week, an annual global event that focuses on promoting open knowledge sharing. 26 Oct 2018
UCT Cycling Club’s bumper year It’s been a year of milestones for UCT’s cyclists, with their first female chairperson, a new women’s cycling team, and a scholarship programme for learners. 25 Oct 2018
Identifying those who die at sea UCT is piloting a study that could be key to resolving the challenge of identifying bodies found at sea or washed up on shore. 25 Oct 2018
Medical students upskilling communities UCT medical students teaching first-aid skills to Mitchell’s Plain residents are themselves learning the essentials of community-oriented primary care (COPC). 25 Oct 2018
Black students ‘walking on eggshells’ at UCT A “walking on eggshells” installation on middle campus is designed to highlight the continuing challenges faced by black students, its curator Kneo Mokgopa says. 24 Oct 2018
Annual VC’s Concert hits the right note The annual Vice-Chancellor’s Concert took place at the Baxter Theatre on Saturday, 20 October 2018, featuring a new production by UCT Ibuyambo. 24 Oct 2018
Buckton blows his final whistle After almost 48 years at the University of Cape Town, Peter Buckton says it’ll be tough to leave a job that’s been his “whole life”. 24 Oct 2018
World-first: Bio-bricks from urine A UCT master’s student in civil engineering has unveiled the world’s first bio-brick grown from human urine, signalling an innovative paradigm shift in waste recovery. 24 Oct 2018
Children to benefit from UCT social bonds ‘first’ UCT’s Bertha Centre has joined forces with the provincial Social Development department to introduce social bonds that will benefit Early Childhood Development targets. 23 Oct 2018
Transformation crucial ‘at all levels’ at UCT UCT must follow the transformation of the demographics of its student population with similar changes in the professoriate, says Associate Professor Manya Mooya. 23 Oct 2018
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