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Groote Schuur Hospital CEO seeks answers to organisational leadership in PhD
The CEO of Groote Schuur Hospital, Dr Bhavna Patel, explains why the focus of her PhD is targeted at leadership in healthcare – and in particular the institution she oversees.
20 Dec 2022
Humanities dean reflects on her tenure
Faculty head, Prof Shose Kessi, credits colleagues for her success in steadying the ship towards calmer waters.
20 Dec 2022
UCT awarded for its role in reviving SAASSAP
UCT’s integral role in the revival of SAASSAP was recently acknowledged during the body’s inaugural annual awards ceremony.
19 Dec 2022
UCT co-hosts discussion on youth in science and diplomacy
UCT, in collaboration with GESDA and the SDCfA, hosted a discussion at the World Science Forum 2022 titled “Youth in Science and Diplomacy – From Anticipatory Science to Solutions for Humanity” on 7 December.
19 Dec 2022
Careers Service wins four awards with ‘Career Guide’
UCT’s ‘Career Guide’ has been crowned Corporate Publication of the Year for 2022 by the South African Publication Forum.
19 Dec 2022
Honorary doctorate for ‘consummate’ public health expert Laetitia Rispel
Professor Laetitia Rispel received an honorary doctorate from UCT on Thursday, 15 December.
15 Dec 2022
Mike Meadows awarded fellowship of International Science Council
UCT’s Emeritus Professor Mike Meadows has been awarded a fellowship of the International Science Council.
15 Dec 2022
Interfaculty research event puts women’s challenges under a microscope
DVC for Research and Internationalisation Prof Sue Harrison’s conversation series encourages interfaculty and cross-disciplinary research to tackle society’s complex problems.
15 Dec 2022
Liver transplant to PhD: Champion of sport for ‘ordinary’ people with disabilities
Dominique Brand’s PhD research examines the barriers to people with disabilities participating in non-competitive sport, an eight-year journey of academic discovery and personal growth.
15 Dec 2022
13 wins for UCT’s CMD at MACE Excellence Awards
UCT’s Communications and Marketing Department took home multiple silver and bronze awards as well as one gold for its news media and videography projects.
15 Dec 2022
Unleashed human potential: UCT’s new graduates ready to build a fair and just society
UCT’s summer graduation this week will see 1 496 graduands hooded and capped; a festival of joy and achievement – and a commitment to building society.
15 Dec 2022
The scenic route to success
Deputy Director: Communication and Marketing Department Olwen Manuel’s never-ending pursuit of knowledge and drive to help others sees her named an inspirational graduate in 2022.
14 Dec 2022
Master’s graduand explores validity of task-shifting mental health care in SA
Nqabisa Faku master’s research is guided by her desire to help adolescents and young adults with mental health challenges lead happy and healthy lives.
14 Dec 2022
University’s ‘dual identity’ a barrier to black women PASS staff advancement
Opportunities for black women academics outstrip those for black women PASS staff, a master’s study by graduand Nombuso Shabalala has shown.
14 Dec 2022
Graduand’s dissertation essay on plastic waste wins silver at COP27
Graduand Kirsten Barratt’s master’s thesis examines legal regulations around plastic waste and reuse and suggests incentive-based regulations. The work also informed a COP27 essay award.
14 Dec 2022
Zonke Mbaru recognised for her work in risk management
Fresh from being acknowledged as being a first-class risk specialist, Zonke Mbaru is encouraged by knowing more can still be done as far as risk compliance is concerned.
14 Dec 2022
Bring alumni back and broaden the culture of philanthropy
Sarah Archer, the new executive director of UCT’s Development and Alumni Department, talks about new trends in donorship and reaching thousands more alumni across the world.
13 Dec 2022
PhD candidate’s innovation tackles women’s health on the ground
FlexiGyn, designed by UCT’s Edmund Wessels, replaces old, dated gynaecological equipment that causes pain and discomfort, and will boost access to women’s healthcare in under-resourced settings.
13 Dec 2022
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