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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

Brave new world: On the edge of a second quantum revolution Professor Jeff Murugan’s inaugural lecture described the possibilities of quantum mechanics, not least of which is an era of clean energy through quantum batteries. 05 May 2023

UCT to host new Wellcome-funded Discovery Research Platform for Infection CIDRI-Africa at UCT has been chosen to host eight new Wellcome-funded Discovery Research Platforms. 05 May 2023

International innovation title for UCT engineers’ greywater solution The UCT NextGen Engineers team have won another international innovation prize for their 3D-printed, modular greywater filter with applications in water-poor, disadvantaged communities. 03 May 2023

An ode to Emer Prof George Ekama Emer Prof George Ekama from UCT’s EBE faculty passed away on 19 February 2023. 03 May 2023

UCT opera star who broke glass ceiling to sing at coronation UCT opera star and alumnus Pretty Yende, who shook up the Eurocentric, elitist world of opera, will sing at the royal coronation on 6 May. 02 May 2023

ACDI director Mark New wins Frontiers Planet Prize UCT’s Mark New has recently been awarded the prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize for research on nature-based solutions and climate change. 28 Apr 2023

Time to share knowledge, maximise sustainability opportunities There is much to be shared among SA universities as they chart a sustainable future, says incoming deputy chairperson of USAf’s Higher Education Sustainability Community of Practice, Manfred Braune. 26 Apr 2023

Earth Day: Walking as one Thumbing their noses at stormy weather on Earth Day, a group of UCT students and staff linked to Disability Service celebrated an inclusive 5 km walk. 26 Apr 2023

Policy action essential to care for SA’s growing number of older people Policy development and implementation is necessary to support older people and their caregivers to live healthy and fulfilled lives. 26 Apr 2023

KwaLanga centenary: Paying homage to acclaimed jazz maestro Louis Moholo-Moholo As part of the KwaLanga centenary, UCT News features a 2016 exhibition showcasing the life and times of jazz maestro and KwaLanga resident Louis Moholo-Moholo. 24 Apr 2023

Putting trans communities into transformation policies across SA campuses With a 48% drop-out rate of SA trans and gender diverse students, Gender Dynamix have launched a model policy framework to help make sure this cohort gets to graduate. 21 Apr 2023

Rock | Water | Life: an award-winning argument for the big picture Early-morning cycling from Cape Town’s coastal suburb of Noordhoek planted a seed that ultimately saw Professor Lesley Green land a prestigious ASSAf book prize. 21 Apr 2023

Commemorating Jagger Library: UCT, DStv launch ‘Stories from the Ashes’ On the second anniversary of the UCT fire, dignitaries from the university and partner organisations gathered to commemorate the Jagger Library and launch the ‘Stories from the Ashes’ project. 19 Apr 2023

Caregiving for older people perpetuates poverty and inequality in SA UCT’s Assoc Prof Elena Moore has released preliminary research that focuses on understanding the meaning of family care for older people in southern Africa. 18 Apr 2023

KwaLanga Pass Office: from apartheid holding cell and court to heritage site museum KwaLanga township in the Western Cape turns 100 this year. Curator at the Langa Museum, Thami Sijila, is imploring residents to make use of the space. 17 Apr 2023

Catalysis centre toasts to two decades The Centre of Excellence in Catalysis at UCT has seen its 20-year funding lifecycle come to an end with reflections and highlights. 17 Apr 2023

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