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OIC hosts webinar on transforming enterprises through diversity and inclusion The Office for Inclusivity and Change at UCT hosted a webinar in collaboration with the International Labour Organization and Business Unity South Africa on 29 September. 18 Oct 2022
Men’s Dialogue for Mental Health brings hope A Men’s Dialogue for Mental Health featuring industry experts and a student panel was recently hosted by the Department of Student Affairs, and Student Wellness Service. 18 Oct 2022
Parents, caregivers, environments ‘powerfully shape’ infant mental health Research into infant mental health revealed that supportive experiences during infancy are critical to enabling the well-being of infants, toddlers, children and, ultimately, young adults. 18 Oct 2022
UCT to build capacity for malaria modelling in Africa UCT has received a major funding boost from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to launch a three-year capacity-building programme for malaria modelling in sub-Saharan Africa. 17 Oct 2022
UCT leaps up in international rankings UCT soars 23 places to land at 160th globally in the latest international university rankings published by Times Higher Education. 12 Oct 2022
Disparities and dated legislation impact people living with intellectual disabilities An annual mental health seminar unpacked inequities and legislation that lower the quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities. 11 Oct 2022
Intimate partner violence hinders adolescents’ ARV treatment adherence Research by UCT PhD student Siyanai Zhou reveals that intimate partner violence and other forms of violence affect ARV treatment adherence among adolescents and young adults. 11 Oct 2022
Humans are the result of ‘braided’ genetic streams, not a ‘tree’ of evolution A new paper explores humankind’s ‘braided’ stream of evolution, the result of genetic admixture when Neanderthals and other ancient groups met and mixed in ancient times. 07 Oct 2022
‘The Cult of Ugliness’ opens at the UCT Irma Stern Museum Audacious art and elegant people mixed at the opening of the exhibition ‘The Cult of Ugliness‘ at the UCT Irma Stern Museum. 06 Oct 2022
SOLAS conference at UCT a first for Southern Hemisphere The hybrid SOLAS Open Science Conference hosted at UCT was a first for the Southern Hemisphere, attracting almost 200 on-site and virtual participants. 06 Oct 2022
NQT Spring School builds pipeline of resilient teachers The Newly Qualified Teachers’ Project, an initiative of UCT’s School of Education, hosted its first Spring School since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 06 Oct 2022
Change of course: Why these graduates decided to become teachers On World Teachers’ Day on 5 October, three graduates unpack what drove their decision to embark on UCT’s Post Graduate Certificate in Education, and make the switch to teaching. 05 Oct 2022
Long COVID Support Group gives safe space and mental support to staff The UCT Long COVID Support Group meets alternate weekly and helps staff with information about how to treat symptoms and navigate workplace dynamics. 04 Oct 2022
Falling Walls Lab CT finals: UCT winner off to Berlin Three young UCT innovators won the top spots in the local Cape Town Falling Walls Lab finals. Winner Emma Horn will compete in the Berlin global finals. 04 Oct 2022
VC’s Inaugural Lecture with Prof Linda Ronnie Prof Linda Ronnie from UCT’s Faculty of Commerce presented the Vice-Chancellor’s Inaugural Lecture on 28 September 2022 at the UCT Graduate School of Business. 03 Oct 2022
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