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Alumni start-up amplifies online education access Epitek was founded by five UCT alumni and provides clients with a white-label online education platform tailored to their individual needs. 31 Oct 2022
Nobel in Africa at UCT UCT’s High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Astrophysics Theory hosted world-renowned cosmologist Professor Viatcheslav Mukhanov for a public lecture as part of the Nobel in Africa initiative. 31 Oct 2022
UCT 24th in the world for infectious disease research UCT remains the best university in Africa and among the top 25 globally for studying infectious diseases, according to the US News and World Report. 31 Oct 2022
Celebrating innovation at UCT Research Contracts and Innovation held an Inventors’ Breakfast on 24 October at the UCT GSB’s rooftop venue. 27 Oct 2022
TLC2022: Collaboration at the forefront of teaching and learning transformation A panel discussion unpacked what an ideal teaching and learning environment would be like for UCT staff and students. 27 Oct 2022
UCT celebrates its 2022 retirees UCT leadership and staff gathered at the Table Bay Hotel on 25 October for a celebration dinner in honour of the 2022 UCT retirees. 26 Oct 2022
135 UCT researchers among world’s top 2% UCT researchers excel on the University of Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists in the World. 26 Oct 2022
TLC2022: ‘A moment to pause and reflect’ Vision 2030 and a socially just teaching and learning environment at UCT is the theme of the two-day Teaching and Learning Conference. 26 Oct 2022
UCT researcher to contest Berlin Falling Walls Engage The Future Water Institute’s Dr Amber Abrams will be competing in the Falling Walls Engage competition for public science communication in Germany in November. 26 Oct 2022
Department of Medicine’s 47th annual research symposium: a celebration of science UCT’s Department of Medicine’s annual two-day research symposium took place at Groote Schuur Hospital this week. 24 Oct 2022
UCT GSB’s Executive MBA ranked among top 20 in the world for student satisfaction Newest ‘Financial Times’ rankings show the Executive MBA at the UCT GSB is among the best in alumni satisfaction and prior work experience. 24 Oct 2022
DataFirst comes of age DataFirst, UCT’s internationally recognised Open Data Repository and Research Unit, is 21 years old this year. 20 Oct 2022
What SA must do to build climate-resilient development An invited commentary by six UCT authors outlines gaps in the country’s actions and preparedness for climate change and rising temperatures. 20 Oct 2022
New research: Cancer drug with potential to be used against malaria Research published in ‘Science Translational Medicine’ shows that a cancer drug currently in clinical trials can potentially protect from, cure and prevent transmission of malaria. 20 Oct 2022
Design thinking and interdisciplinary research key to addressing global challenges UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng said design thinking and interdisciplinary research foster habits of collaboration, creative confidence and a trial-and-error mindset. 19 Oct 2022
Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika a ‘lighthouse on the continent’ The new Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika was launched during a three-day d.confestival at its new headquarters on middle campus. 19 Oct 2022
Saturday Summer School goes to the township UCT’s Saturday Summer School programme in Masiphumelele township seeks to expose high school learners to various topics that may become a course of study when they matriculate. 19 Oct 2022
The over-60s: Economic and social power that can’t be ignored It’s time to re-examine how we think about older people, said UCT’s Dr Leon Geffen. 18 Oct 2022
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