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New biogeochemistry lab: Shift ‘centre of gravity’ to Africa UCT’s new Marine Biogeochemistry Laboratory will escalate high-impact Earth science research and provide a host of opportunities for African researchers. 13 Jun 2022
Attom set to revolutionise geochemistry research A recently acquired mass spectrometer is set to revolutionise and speed up research in its new home in the Department of Geological Sciences. 13 Jun 2022
Finclusive represents UCT in international social impact competition An all-women team from the UCT GSB will represent the institution at the 2022 University of Oxford Map the System competition from 17 to 20 June. 10 Jun 2022
UCT VC dedicates honorary doctorate to African women who paved the way UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng was conferred an honorary doctorate by the University of Ottawa on 7 June 2022. 09 Jun 2022
World Oceans Day: Sustaining the ocean as a scientist and sangoma Dr Moagabo Ragoasha’s callings both involve the ocean; as an academic studying ocean currents, and in the ancestral traditions of a sangoma. 08 Jun 2022
Ocean sustainability: ‘Many knowledges are needed’ The recent Ocean Cultures conference discussed the diverse perspectives needed to build holistic ocean knowledges. This feature highlights World Oceans Day on 8 June. 08 Jun 2022
UCT VC delivers public lecture at the University of Ottawa As part of the Excellence in Education lecture series, UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng spoke about the balancing act required to be a transformative university leader. 07 Jun 2022
EBE students score in stock exchange challenge Two UCT engineering students used their analytical powers to participate in the annual JSE Investment Challenge, bagging the monthly prizes for March and April. 07 Jun 2022
Study tour to learn about disruptive fintech UCT’s MPhil in Financial Technology class of 2021 recently travelled to Switzerland to learn more about disruptive financial technology. 06 Jun 2022
School violence needs ‘whole community’ interventions The release of an evidence review summary on preventing violence against children in schools has highlighted the urgency of developing multicomponent strategies. 06 Jun 2022
Phumeza Mgxashe strove for excellence; graduated posthumously On 13 December 2021, Phumeza Mgxashe graduated posthumously with an MPhil in Inclusive Innovation from the UCT GSB. 06 Jun 2022
Child Protection Week: Tend to our children’s cry for help UCT News highlights a recent study by the Children’s Institute which explores the gaps in services that respond to violence against women and children. 02 Jun 2022
UCT spearheads women’s leadership programme to improve public sector service delivery A leadership programme by UCT’s Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance will ensure women leaders in public sector institutions are equipped with the skills they need to effect change. 02 Jun 2022
Championing equity in a world of scientific colonialism As UCT hosted the 7th World Conference on Research Integrity, the spotlight was on international research collaborations and how to get the powerful Global North to share the driving seat. 02 Jun 2022
Transparency, collaboration underpin clinical and biomedical research integrity UCT Professor Ntobeko Ntusi delivered a plenary session at the 7th World Conference on Research Integrity in the Cape Town. 01 Jun 2022
KiSwahili as an agent of liberation, integration At a recent Africa Month event panellists discussed the role of language, particularly KiSwahili, in fostering African integration and development. 01 Jun 2022
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