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‘When Rain Clouds Gather’ exhibition: the world through a black African feminist lens On International Women’s Day, UCT celebrates a standout exhibition of 120 works by 40 black South African women artists. 08 Mar 2022
Trailblazing decent work, decent pay research Professor Ines Meyer, a recipient of an ad hominem promotion, is advancing research into what South Africans need to earn to live a decent life. 07 Mar 2022
ATAP marries opportunity and support, maps path for young black academics UCT’s ATAP initiative is supporting and fast-tracking high-achieving young black scholars to transform research and academia. 07 Mar 2022
SA’s UN voting record set the stage for its position on Ukraine South Africa has repeatedly shown itself to be strong on talk but weak on delivery when it comes to taking a stand at the United Nations, writes UCT PhD graduate Kate Dent. 07 Mar 2022 Republished
Good and bad news about new TB vaccines The TB vaccine pipeline is depleted, which creates a serious problem for the next decade of vaccine development, warns Professor Mark Hatherill, the director of SATVI. 03 Mar 2022 Republished
Miriam Makeba and her art of activism In commemorating what would have been Miriam Makeba’s 90th birthday, it is fitting to pay tribute to her legacy of activism, says Nomfundo Xaluva, a senior lecturer at UCT’s South African College of Music. 03 Mar 2022 Republished
‘You make us who we are’ – Phakeng on VC Excellence awardees Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng lauded VC Excellence Award winners at a COVID-19-delayed event held at Glenara. 02 Mar 2022
UCT partners with community filmmakers to effect social change UCT’s Centre for Film and Media Studies and Sunshine Cinema have partnered to create the Film Impact Screening Facilitator short course. 02 Mar 2022
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