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How to manage UCT’s semi-feral cats ethically and responsibly
A new discussion document released lists six policy proposals to manage the semi-feral cats on upper campus abutting the national park. But it’s a complex issue.
10 Nov 2023
UCT’s groundbreaking mechanical engineering isiXhosa glossary
A mechanical engineering isiXhosa glossary has been launched at UCT to bolster student success and access.
10 Nov 2023
First climate change synthesis centre for Africa launched, hosted at UCT
A world-first climate change and environment development synthesis centre is set to accelerate the pace and nature of climate change action.
09 Nov 2023
Striving for collective excellence through transforming academia
The Faculty of Science’s Transformation Committee hosted a panel discussion on 28 September to debate the interplay between excellence and transformation at UCT.
09 Nov 2023
UCT hosts international forum on water policy
The 11th biennial Rosenberg Forum on International Water Policy was held at the UCT Graduate School of Business from 24 to 27 October 2023.
08 Nov 2023
SA’s over 55 are redefining aging and reshaping consumer behaviour
UCT’s Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing’s latest report on South Africa’s over 55 demographic shows an active age bracket.
08 Nov 2023
‘Lack of transformation – the result of people’s decisions, or indecisions’
The third session in UCT’s ‘Transformation: A Humanising Praxis Think Tank Series’ delved into the status quo of South Africa’s publishing sector, and the potential options to course-correct.
07 Nov 2023
Creative sparks fly at UCT’s Res4Res art exhibition
UCT’s Res4Res art exhibition winners reflect on the motivation behind their compositions.
07 Nov 2023
ACDI researcher wins AXA XL Climate Water Nexus Award
Petra Holden has been awarded the prestigious AXA XL Climate Water Nexus Award for her research on equitable nature-based solutions for a sustainable climate future.
07 Nov 2023
Reflections from a surgeon in service of the community
Prof Lydia Cairncross, the head of UCT’s Department of Surgery, delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 2 November.
06 Nov 2023
‘Most life-time mental health problems begin in mid-teens, early adulthood’
Easily accessible mental health services for teens and young adults are key to avert life-long struggles, said Prof Matthew Broome.
03 Nov 2023
UCT gets powerful new tool to combat gender-based violence
An innovative new app named Kwanele has the potential to transform the way in which gender-based violence is reported and addressed on university campuses.
02 Nov 2023
Screen and treat essential to beat cervical cancer
UCT’s Prof Lynette Denny highlighted the importance of an effective screen-and-treat approach to make inroads with cervical cancer.
02 Nov 2023
Online programme fosters growth mindset among students during exams
The Growth Mindset Support Programme aims to continuously reinforce growth mindset principles and support students as they prepare for their final exams.
01 Nov 2023
UCT GSB’s Executive MBA ranked top 5 globally for gender diversity
The UCT GSB’s EMBA programme has once again made the Top 100 in the latest Financial Times Executive MBA rankings – the only African business school to appear on the list.
31 Oct 2023
Three UCT subjects ranked in top 100
UCT placed among the top 100 universities globally for clinical and health, education, and social sciences in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject.
31 Oct 2023
Six UCT subjects ranked in top 100 in ShanghaiRanking’s GRAS
UCT has been ranked among the top 100 universities in six subject areas by Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023, recently released by ShanghaiRankings.
31 Oct 2023
UCT librarian named among most influential in SA
Hiddingh Library’s senior librarian, Ingrid Thomson, named jointly as 2023’s Influential Library Leader of the Year, said she has “the best career ever”.
30 Oct 2023
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