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South–South partnership inspires formation of Knowledge Translation Unit in Brazil The formation of a Knowledge Translation Unit in Brazil showcases the benefits of South–South partnerships regarding improving healthcare in low- and middle-income countries. 31 Jul 2023
Pay it forward: EMS launches young adults coding course The Centre for Extra-Mural Studies has launched two coding courses for young adults and senior learners – a leg up in a society of rising youth unemployment. 31 Jul 2023
Government ‘systematically denied’ care for elderly, young children during global pandemic UCT master’s student Juhi Kasan’s research revealed that government failed to aptly support the elderly and young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. 31 Jul 2023
Macassar’s community ‘storytelling project’ wins 2022 Social Responsiveness Award Winner of the 2022 Social Responsiveness Award, Clint Abrahams, talks about the design-build project that brought a community, its history and stories to life. 31 Jul 2023
Gina Ziervogel takes the helm at the African Climate Development Initiative Assoc Prof Gina Ziervogel brings experience in climate governance, adaptation and transdisciplinary approaches to her new role of director of the African Climate and Development Initiative. 27 Jul 2023
UCT caps over 100 PhD graduates UCT once again celebrated its academic community during the July PhD graduation ceremony. 27 Jul 2023
Re-imagining Africa’s story Former UCT VC Dr Mamphela Ramphele and Stellenbosch University’s Assoc Prof Rika Preiser presented findings uncovered during a collaborative project. 27 Jul 2023
EBE launches positive psychology programme to build resilience and academic success The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment will launch a semester-long character strengths course for its students after an overwhelmingly successful pilot programme. 27 Jul 2023
Four distinguished South Africans receive UCT hon docs In recognition of their top-rated work across a multitude of fields, UCT has awarded four esteemed South Africans honorary doctorates. 26 Jul 2023
The sweet spot of systems and design thinking UCT’s Richard Perez and Fergus Turner collaborated to produce a workshop on systems and design thinking at the recently held Africa Impact Summit. 26 Jul 2023
UCT academic appointed SARChI Chair in Artificial Intelligence Systems UCT’s Assoc Prof Deshen Moodley was recently awarded the SARChI Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence Systems. 26 Jul 2023
Paying forward the ‘wow factor’ of stargazing Funded by the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory, Professor Daniel ‘DJ’ Pisano takes up the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Extragalactic Multi-wavelength Astronomy. 25 Jul 2023
UCT’s first COO bows out Dr Reno Morar reflects on two events that shaped his COO tenure at UCT and how he is looking forward to his new role in Gqeberha. 25 Jul 2023
Fighting coloniality for humanisation The first session of the “Transformation: A Humanising Praxis Think Tank Series” took place on 18 July, led by human and social development researcher Dr Benita Moolman. 24 Jul 2023
Flourish First programme designed to boost students’ academic performance A new, week-long programme for students will be launched from 24 to 31 July, to enhance their well-being and help them fulfil their potential. 21 Jul 2023
Province’s under-fives carry a double burden of malnutrition: stunting and obesity A recent Western Cape survey reported that stunting is still present in children under five, and that overweight is a serious public health concern. 21 Jul 2023
Emma Whitelaw’s research analyses post-school education in an unequal society PhD graduand Emma Whitelaw’s in-depth research forms part of the Siyaphambili Project – an initiative of UCT’s Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit. 21 Jul 2023
PhD graduand clocks vast distances on foot collecting 150 taxa, including 50 undescribed species PhD graduand Brian du Preez’s research took him to the farthest-flung areas of the Greater Cape Floristic Region, where he discovered, rediscovered and collected ‘Indigofera’ species. 21 Jul 2023
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