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Young UCT leaders encouraged to remain authentic The annual Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Induction Dinner was held on Thursday, 27 February, welcoming 11 new scholars to the programme. 28 Feb 2020
SA, prepare for ratings downgrade During a high-level post-budget panel discussion at the UCT GSB this week, panellists agreed that a ratings downgrade is on the cards for SA. 28 Feb 2020
Biochemistry breakthrough for UCT researchers UCT researchers have produced a world-first visualisation at close-to-atomic resolution of a plant enzyme that could be used to boost drug discovery in Africa. 28 Feb 2020
S-s-some things to know about snakes Following awareness training workshops with UCT grounds and gardens staff, here are some intriguing facts about snakes that may help you in an emergency. 27 Feb 2020
Human waste on world innovation stage Master’s candidate Vukheta Mukhari was among the young innovators who presented their work at Design Indaba 2020. He talked about extracting value from human waste. 27 Feb 2020
UCT participates in Africa’s first University Technology Fund UCT is one of the first universities that will participate in the University Technology Fund, a first of its kind in Africa. 27 Feb 2020
Trains least safe public transport for women A new paper shows that South African women feel most vulnerable commuting by train and more gender-sensitive transport planning, networks and services are needed. 26 Feb 2020
Humble sandprawn: a champion water filterer The unassuming little sandprawn has been cast into the international spotlight by three UCT researchers who discovered its ability to filter coastal water. 26 Feb 2020
The past looms large in South Africa The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation’s Stanley Henkeman gave UCT stakeholders his view of the state of social cohesion in South Africa. 25 Feb 2020
New MOOC prioritises visually impaired learners A new MOOC introduced by UCT aims to empower teachers with the skills and confidence needed to teach visually impaired learners. 21 Feb 2020
UCT in top 10 emerging economy universities UCT held its position among the top 10 globally and as top-ranked in Africa in the 2020 Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings. 19 Feb 2020
Huawei awards bursaries to UCT students UCT students have been awarded R2.7 million in bursaries to help create youth employment and develop much-needed ICT skills for South Africa. 19 Feb 2020
Touring outer space UCT’s Department of Astronomy recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. 19 Feb 2020
Cool science behind CSI, global warming and gene editing Mini Summer School extends a wealth of knowledge to learners in UCT’s 100-UP programme for promising students in under-resourced areas. 18 Feb 2020
‘We can see change and be proud’ As Associate Professor Gonda Perez prepares to hang up her boots as deputy dean of undergraduate education at UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences, she says retirement comes at the right time. 18 Feb 2020
Rolex Arts Weekend takes centre stage The Baxter Theatre Centre at UCT hosted the Rolex Arts Weekend on 8 and 9 February, which featured the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. 14 Feb 2020
‘Master historian’ reflects on UCT’s history At the launch of his book UCT Under Apartheid, Emeritus Professor Howard Phillips took a packed room through 20 crucial years in the university’s history. 14 Feb 2020
UCT growing African innovators, building sustainability As the continent’s academic and research powerhouse with global collaborations, UCT is uniquely placed to contribute to world sustainability, said Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe. 14 Feb 2020
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