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Tackling lupus from the ‘cathedral of science’ Dr Kate Webb, recently selected as a Crick African Network Fellow, will travel between UCT and The Francis Crick Institute in London exploring ways to tackle lupus in Africa. 30 Apr 2019
New age of academic publishing The modern digital world has given rise to open access publishing – a simple and cost-effective means of accessing academic research. 30 Apr 2019 Republished
The road to spatial transformation Research provides a window into the obstacles and prospects for spatial transformation along the strategic Voortrekker Road Corridor in Cape Townʼs northern suburbs. 30 Apr 2019
Celebrating student entrepreneurs If becoming your own boss is top of your business agenda, don’t miss the closing date on Tuesday, 30 April, for the first Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition. 26 Apr 2019
National Order for UCT’s Ari Sitas Emeritus Professor Ari Sitas, of the Re-Centring AfroAsia Project, has received the Order of Mapungubwe from President Cyril Ramaphosa, Chancellor of the National Orders. 26 Apr 2019
Investing in climate-change protection UCT’s ACDI is part of a multidisciplinary research team seeking answers to questions such as how investment in ecological infrastructure will offer protection against droughts and floods. 26 Apr 2019
Students accelerating healthcare solutions A new initiative by UCT’s Surgical Society offers students across faculties the chance to seek innovative solutions to some of South Africa’s most entrenched healthcare hurdles. 26 Apr 2019
What the scientist learned from the cheetah’s tail From a cheetah’s tail to professional athletes: UCT researchers are using robotics to study how bodies move. 26 Apr 2019
Global recognition for GSB’s ‘unique’ EMBA The Graduate School of Business’s EMBA programme has been named the best in Africa and rated in the top 50 worldwide in the 2019 QS Global EMBA Rankings. 24 Apr 2019
UCT athletes pull out all the stops UCT Athletics Club put on an impressive performance at the 2019 University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament this month. 23 Apr 2019
UCT researcher awarded Global Professorship Professor Shadreck Chirikure is one of 10 scholars from around the world awarded a Global Professorship by the British Academy. 23 Apr 2019
‘We are a people for whom others have died’ Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba shared wise words with Humanities graduands during the morning graduation ceremony on 18 April. 18 Apr 2019
Digital developments at SA universities The development of digital models of teaching and learning in higher education institutions in South Africa was the focus of the recent two-day Apereo Africa Conference at UCT. 18 Apr 2019
An ‘innovator for women’s health’ Tributes have poured in for Dr Carol Thomas, who is lauded as a trailblazer, warrior women, mentor, innovator, brilliant scientist and compassionate doctor. 18 Apr 2019
Gary Maartens awarded NRF A-rating Professor Gary Maartens, head of clinical pharmacology at the University of Cape Town, has been awarded a prestigious A-rating by the National Research Foundation. 18 Apr 2019
EBE graduands urged to help communities Ululating and cheering marked Tuesday’s EBE graduation, during which graduands were urged to use their education and skills to help uplift communities. 17 Apr 2019
‘We must be a laboratory for a changing world’ Through its transformation work, UCT must take pride in its position as a leading African higher learning institution, and set an example for others facing similar challenges. 17 Apr 2019
160 years of UCT Law UCT’s Faculty of Law celebrated its 160th birthday on 16 April 2019, the same year it was named the top law school in Africa. 17 Apr 2019
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