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Embracing humanity in leadership: Lessons from an outgoing dean As Professor Maano Ramutsindela steps down from his position as dean of the Faculty of Science, he does so leaving leadership lessons behind. 30 Jun 2023
A toast to UCT community on ‘M&G’s’ 200 Young South Africans list UCT applauds its young affiliates who appear on the ‘M&G’s’ Top 200 Young South Africans list for 2023. 30 Jun 2023 Youth Month
UCT jumps 64 places in latest world rankings UCT leaps up in Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2024 and remains the best university in Africa. 28 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship programme boosts young aspirants With millions of South Africa’s young people desperate for jobs and opportunities to develop, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Mechanical Engineering has a story of hope to tell. 28 Jun 2023 Youth Month
Gratitude linked to better academic performance – new UCT study and pilot UCT will launch a pilot intervention programme for students on the psychology of gratitude after a new study linked gratitude to academic performance. 28 Jun 2023
Siphosethu Vumisa on giving a stranger hope ‘to live, to love’ By becoming a stem cell donor, UCT student Siphosethu Vumisa has answered her ‘thuma mina’ moment and encourages others to do the same. 27 Jun 2023
All Africa House ready to welcome guests again UCT’s All Africa House – part and parcel of the institution’s hospitality offering – has undergone renovations and is ready to pick up where it left off. 23 Jun 2023
Unleashing human potential: The inspiring journey of UCT’s dean of CHED Assoc Prof Kasturi Behari-Leak shares a powerful message that centres around the academic–social project. 22 Jun 2023
DASS hosts SAAIR Learner Analytics Bootcamp UCT’s Data Analytics for Student Success team hosted the South African Association for Institutional Research Learner Analytics Bootcamp in May. 21 Jun 2023
Youth Month: UCT’s cyber security ace, Dr Daniel Ramotsoela Dr Daniel Ramotsoela is a ‘Science Oscars’ finalist and remains focused on strengthening cyber-security research as hacking becomes a real threat in an advancing digital world. 21 Jun 2023 Youth Month
AI, chatbots and ChatGPT: Threat to knowledge work, or a ‘dancing bear’? AI holds many possibilities for society, but caution is needed, especially at universities where platforms such as ChatGPT threaten academic integrity. 20 Jun 2023
Major donation to develop tools and models for optimising medicines in African populations UCT’s H3D has received a donation of US$1.5 million from alumnus and former chairperson and CEO of Coca-Cola, Neville Isdell. 20 Jun 2023
UCT to co-lead four Africa–Europe Clusters of Research Excellence UCT will co-lead four of the recently launched 17 Africa–Europe Clusters of Research Excellence led by ARUA and The Guild. 20 Jun 2023
Youth Month: Top STEM matriculants choose UCT Fifty percent of the NSTF’s top 26 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) matriculants from 2022 are studying at UCT. 19 Jun 2023 Youth Month
UCT and AXA Research Fund host joint event on climate risk and health outcomes UCT and the AXA Research Fund recently presented a joint event that showcased the projects and accomplishments of two AXA Chairs focusing on climate risk and health outcomes. 15 Jun 2023
Youth Month: ‘Why fit in when you are born to stand out’ Alex Pasqualli has not allowed her disability to get in the way of achieving success, and she encourages the youth to take a leaf out of her book. 15 Jun 2023 Youth Month
True torchbearer for development and progress UCT employee Frederick Stellenboom’s career journey exceeded his expectations. 14 Jun 2023
Youth Month: ‘My world in words’ Graduate Yaaseen Samuels’s life has been overshadowed by an unseen disability. In Youth Month he shares his journey and a call for understanding and support. 14 Jun 2023 Youth Month
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