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Liver transplant to PhD: Champion of sport for ‘ordinary’ people with disabilities Dominique Brand’s PhD research examines the barriers to people with disabilities participating in non-competitive sport, an eight-year journey of academic discovery and personal growth. 15 Dec 2022
13 wins for UCT’s CMD at MACE Excellence Awards UCT’s Communications and Marketing Department took home multiple silver and bronze awards as well as one gold for its news media and videography projects. 15 Dec 2022
Unleashed human potential: UCT’s new graduates ready to build a fair and just society UCT’s summer graduation this week will see 1 496 graduands hooded and capped; a festival of joy and achievement – and a commitment to building society. 15 Dec 2022
The scenic route to success Deputy Director: Communication and Marketing Department Olwen Manuel’s never-ending pursuit of knowledge and drive to help others sees her named an inspirational graduate in 2022. 14 Dec 2022
Master’s graduand explores validity of task-shifting mental health care in SA Nqabisa Faku master’s research is guided by her desire to help adolescents and young adults with mental health challenges lead happy and healthy lives. 14 Dec 2022
University’s ‘dual identity’ a barrier to black women PASS staff advancement Opportunities for black women academics outstrip those for black women PASS staff, a master’s study by graduand Nombuso Shabalala has shown. 14 Dec 2022
Graduand’s dissertation essay on plastic waste wins silver at COP27 Graduand Kirsten Barratt’s master’s thesis examines legal regulations around plastic waste and reuse and suggests incentive-based regulations. The work also informed a COP27 essay award. 14 Dec 2022
Zonke Mbaru recognised for her work in risk management Fresh from being acknowledged as being a first-class risk specialist, Zonke Mbaru is encouraged by knowing more can still be done as far as risk compliance is concerned. 14 Dec 2022
Bring alumni back and broaden the culture of philanthropy Sarah Archer, the new executive director of UCT’s Development and Alumni Department, talks about new trends in donorship and reaching thousands more alumni across the world. 13 Dec 2022
PhD candidate’s innovation tackles women’s health on the ground FlexiGyn, designed by UCT’s Edmund Wessels, replaces old, dated gynaecological equipment that causes pain and discomfort, and will boost access to women’s healthcare in under-resourced settings. 13 Dec 2022
Generative disruption: Disability Symposium caps three-year research project TYDES study participants gathered at UCT to present their findings and hear key stakeholders, youth with disabilities, talk about difficult transitions through the education system. 13 Dec 2022
UCT think tank brainstorms a new future for fire-destroyed Jagger library The Reimagining Jagger Library Project is conceptualising and imagining a future beyond the reconstruction of the Jagger Reading Room. 12 Dec 2022 Republished
Global Parenting Initiative helps children thrive The Global Parenting Initiative aims to equip parents with the knowledge and tools they need to help their children thrive. 08 Dec 2022
Greenovate winners: Fungus insulation panels and other engineering innovations UCT engineering and construction economics management students again took top spots at the annual Growthpoint Greenovate Awards. 08 Dec 2022
Rhodes scholar sets his sights on using AI to address health challenges Master’s-in-waiting graduate Dr Joshua Fieggen is one of four UCT alumni to receive a 2023 Rhodes Scholarship. 08 Dec 2022
Dr Mary Gouws heading for Oxford as Rhodes Scholar-elect Adaptable and industrious Dr Mary Gouws is one of four UCT Rhodes Scholar-elects who will further their studies at the University of Oxford. 08 Dec 2022
UCT Summer School: back in-person and expanding to Kensington, Hout Bay The 73rd Summer School is back in-person in January 2023 with livestreams to Kensington, Hout Bay and Philippi communities as it extends its reach. 07 Dec 2022
Milestone for Chibale: first ACS editor-in-chief from Africa Professor Kelly Chibale has become the first editor-in-chief from Africa of an American Chemical Society publication. 06 Dec 2022
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