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UCT hosts language policy colloquium On 28 and 29 September, UCT hosted a colloquium to discuss the development of indigenous African languages and multilingualism in South African universities. 30 Sep 2022
Against the ‘new normal’ – reflections on universities after COVID-19 There is a notion that educational technologies are a solution to the issue of access to higher education. Education can help counter inequality but it does not do away with it, says UCT’s former deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning, Lis Lange, who is currently associate professor at the university’s Centre for Higher Education Development. 28 Sep 2022 Republished
Unprecedented first wave of black middle class retirees in 20 years The UCT Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing’s “2022 Black Middle Class Report” was launched on 20 September, an invaluable guide to this economy-driving sector. 28 Sep 2022
Telemedicine increases access to safe abortion care A study conducted into the efficacy of telemedicine abortion revealed that the model is safe and effective and a viable alternative to the conventional medical procedure. 28 Sep 2022
Student entrepreneurs pitch for R50 000 in prizes Eight budding entrepreneurs presented their ideas to The Pitch judges at the UCT GSB on Wednesday, 21 September in the hopes of securing business support and funding. 27 Sep 2022
Three UCT students will shine the light on science anticipation at Geneva summit Three UCT students are on their way to Geneva to present their ideas of applying science breakthroughs to create a better future. 27 Sep 2022
Heritage Month: ‘I want to call out their names one by one’ To mark Heritage Day, two UCT-affiliated co-curators talk about a unique exhibition of South African black women artists, many of whom never exhibited. 23 Sep 2022
Heritage Month: UCT’s art curators aim for representative, researchable collection UCT’s rich heritage of artworks now includes filmed live art performances, part of a drive to create a more representative and contemporary collection. 22 Sep 2022
UCT’s law library celebrates six decades of service excellence The Brand van Zyl Law Library celebrates its 60th anniversary in September. 22 Sep 2022
A fire in our (he)art UCT’s WOAC presented ‘The Fire This Time’, a series of live art interventions attending to the complex (hi)stories that texture the Sarah Baartman precinct. 22 Sep 2022
Heritage Month: Restore the ‘critical knowledge’ of the ausis June Bam-Hutchison speaks about the role of the ausi, the Khoi and San matriarchal knowledge bearer, and the importance of the Cape’s ‘herstoriographies’. 21 Sep 2022
5G in healthcare: UCT researcher awarded African Google PhD fellowship UCT Electrical Engineering student Humphrey Owuor Otieno has been awarded the first African Google PhD Fellowship under the Systems and Networking subcategory. 20 Sep 2022
UCT student takes youth development programme to East London On the back of the Enyobeni tavern tragedy in June 2022, Zukile Ntentema will adapt his youth development programme to fit the needs of youth in the Eastern Cape town. 20 Sep 2022
Childhood cancer: ramp up awareness and save lives UCT’s Professor Marc Hendricks says increasing awareness on childhood cancers is crucial to improve outcomes and save thousands of lives. 19 Sep 2022
UCT’s Department of Finance and Tax celebrates 10-year anniversary The Department of Finance and Tax at UCT recently hosted a celebratory event to mark the 10th anniversary of its existence. 19 Sep 2022
‘Sara Baartman’ opera brings ‘complex, multifaceted’ character to life Hendrik Hofmeyr’s opera “Sara Baartman” presents an interpretation of an elusive reality and contested history, presenting interesting musical and casting challenges. 16 Sep 2022
New ratings of service apps’ labour practices aim to inform consumer choices Fairwork ratings for service apps show platform workers in South Africa are buckling under the strain of rising costs and safety risks. 16 Sep 2022
Queen Elizabeth, colonialism and land: ghosts of the past still haunt Cape Town today British monarch Queen Elizabeth II’s passing has elicited many polarised responses, in the process allowing the ghosts of the past to resurface. 15 Sep 2022 Republished
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