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Glenda Cox elected to Open Education Global Board of Directors Assoc Prof Glenda Cox, who currently holds the UCT UNESCO Chair in Open Education and Social Justice, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Open Education Global. 22 Oct 2024
Shakespeare and social justice: Reading ‘The Tempest’ tea leaves Prof Sandra Young connected the play “The Tempest” to social justice as she delivered her inaugural lecture. 18 Oct 2024
UCT GSB’s EMBA ranked 31st globally for Overall Satisfaction by the Financial Times The UK’s Financial Times has placed the UCT GSB among the best EMBAs in the world for alumni satisfaction in its new 2024 rankings. 18 Oct 2024
Future-proofing UCT How to future-proof UCT was up for discussion during the University of the Future project’s pre-exhibition event held recently. 16 Oct 2024
High praise as UCT’s d-school Afrika recognised with fresh Green Star rating UCT’s d-school Afrika has once again been recognised by the Green Building Council South Africa. 16 Oct 2024
Access to Care: Celebrating a decade of skills advancement for radiotherapy professionals In its 10th year, the Access to Care programme has trained more than 80 teams from Africa, as well as Pakistan, Yemen and the UAE. 16 Oct 2024
Lecture explores ever-expanding understanding of the universe On 8 October, Professor Amanda Weltman delivered her inaugural lecture in the Maths Block’s M304 lecture theatre, an apt location given that this was where she used to lecture first-year students. 15 Oct 2024
Don’t profligate on defence: Here’s why There is very little support for any belief that military spending is a good way to stimulate a country’s economy, according to Prof Eftychia Nikolaidou. 15 Oct 2024
Genius UP wins The Pitch UCT 2024 Genius UP was awarded first prize at The Pitch UCT Finals Night on 7 October. 14 Oct 2024
Aspen strengthens support for Poisons Information Centre The Poisons Information Centre had a special meet-and-greet with Dr Stavros Nicolaou, the group senior executive at Aspen Pharmacare on Tuesday, 8 October. 11 Oct 2024
Grow, glow and graduate: Tugwell Hall celebrates ‘50 years of greatness’ Tugwell Hall celebrated a half century of community, friendship, growth and excellence with a glittering alumni dinner and festive carnival open to all. 10 Oct 2024
The test for higher education readiness Emer Prof Alan Cliff’s new book documents 30 years’ worth of research, which critically assesses literacies testing for higher education readiness. 10 Oct 2024
‘Ah Dosini!’ Maestro hits the right notes ahead of UCT Day Prof Dizu Plaatjies signed off on his final campus performance with a benefit concert ahead of UCT Day. 09 Oct 2024
Khusela Ikamva ignites reflective and reconnecting nature conversation Khusela Ikamva is aimed at restoring not only the physical forest that was damaged by the fires in April 2021 but also the cultural and spiritual connections that the UCT community shares with the natural fauna and flora. 09 Oct 2024
Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu: Paving the way for purposeful leadership As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, Professor Wiseman Lumkile Nkuhlu shared lessons on defiance, personal mastery, and purposeful leadership for future generations. 08 Oct 2024
‘Lead with kindness, compassion, integrity and purpose’ UCT recognised exceptional student leaders during the annual Student Leadership Awards. 07 Oct 2024
Thinking outside the narrative box UCT recently hosted Judge of the ICJ, Dire Tladi, who delivered the 58th TB Davie Memorial Lecture. 03 Oct 2024
UCT and IDIA unveil groundbreaking VR software UCT’s Department of Astronomy and IDIA have released new innovative VR software. 03 Oct 2024
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