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Dr Stuart Saunders Lecture: The Nine Circles of Scholarship
Distinguished Professor Philippe-Joseph Salazar presented the third Dr Stuart John Saunders Lecture, titled ‘The Nine Circles of Scholarship’ at Groote Schuur Hospital on 22 May.
29 May 2023
‘A growing swamp’ – Dysfunction and corruption threaten SA’s universities
Corruption and dysfunction threaten the future of South African universities – and generations of students. This was the message of a Summer School Extension Series talk.
26 May 2023
New research on Sutherland Nine remains digs deeper into their lives, deaths
New research has dug deeper into and revealed insights into the lives of the Sutherland Nine, who were donated unethically to UCT in the 1920s.
25 May 2023
UCT RDA collaborates with ACU to launch second Commonwealth Futures Climate Research cohort
UCT’s Researcher Development Academy has been appointed as a training partner for the Association of Commonwealth Universities second Commonwealth Futures Climate Research cohort.
25 May 2023
SA’s ‘Science Oscars’ names UCT finalists
In acknowledgement of their groundbreaking work in the fields of science, engineering and technology, 12 UCT scientists have been selected as finalists for the 2022/2023 NSTF-South32 Awards.
25 May 2023
STEMinists: Latest edition of UCT Anti-racism Conversation Series focuses on women in STEM
The UCT Anti-racism Conversation Series continues, with the latest event focused on African women in the STEM fields.
19 May 2023
Climate change to push species over abrupt tipping points
Climate change is likely to abruptly push species over tipping points as their geographic ranges reach unforeseen temperatures, finds a new study co-led by a UCT researcher.
19 May 2023
Water vulnerability highlighted in UCT’s new mural
UCT researchers recently teamed up with Interfer to create a new mural visualising the stories of local community members’ experiences of water.
18 May 2023
‘Find your scholarly voice’ – new RLP cohort advised
Guest speaker Prof Stella Nkomo shared experiences from her academic journey with the 2023 Research Leadership Programme cohort of mid-career women academics.
18 May 2023
Of thick books, dreams and robotic dogs – UCT’s Open Day attracts multitudes
UCT was buzzing on Open Day 2023 after a two-year hiatus following COVID-19 restrictions. The annual academic fair is aimed at learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12, their families and teachers.
18 May 2023
UCT ranks in top 1.4% of universities worldwide
UCT has been named the top university in Africa in the Center for World University Rankings.
16 May 2023
Context matters: Understanding childhood brain development
During her inaugural lecture, UCT’s Prof Kirsty Donald delved into what factors are prevalent in the maturing of the brain.
15 May 2023
Rocking the Cradle: new evidence shows site is much younger than thought
New research shows that South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind site is much younger than previously pegged, dramatically changing the narrative of its antiquity.
12 May 2023
Donation from UCT Hospitality comes just in time for winter
UCT’s hospitality unit recently handed a sizeable linen donation to six charities across Cape Town.
11 May 2023
Scientists unravel the growth patterns of giant wombat-like animals from ancient Australian rainforests
UCT’s Prof Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan, together with researchers from Australia, recently published a paper on a 15-million-year-old giant wombat-like animal from Australia.
11 May 2023
UCT TB researcher elected Fellow of the Royal Society
UCT’s Prof Valerie Mizrahi is among the 80 outstanding researchers, innovators and communicators from around the world who have been elected as the newest Fellows of the Royal Society.
10 May 2023
UCT introduces new ATAP cohort
UCT hosted a welcome reception for the new cohort of awardees in the Accelerated Transformation of the Academic Programme on 3 May.
10 May 2023
Boost for humanities postdoc research as national institute comes on board
UCT is celebrating another key partnership as the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences pave the way for a postdoctoral research fellowship programme.
10 May 2023
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