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‘Going the extra mile takes you places’ The key to Nosipho Ntseke’s promotion from campus cleaner to secretary and administration assistant was doing a bit more than what her job description required. 14 Mar 2023

New UCT–Bristol professorship and fellowship programme launched The new UCT–Bristol professorship and fellowship exchange programme will advance Africa’s place in global knowledge production. 14 Mar 2023

HPV vaccinations crucial for people living with HIV During a belated HPV seminar, UCT’s Professor Anna-Lise Williamson recommended that all people living with HIV be vaccinated for HPV to reduce the burden of disease. 14 Mar 2023

UCT hosts Reinventing Higher Education Conference UCT hosted the 13th RHE Conference from 5 to 7 March. The conference gathered to address questions on the role of universities as global agents of innovation. 14 Mar 2023

UCT student makes a splash by winning water-based competition At the conclusion of the Wetskills Water Challenge 2023, UCT student Tariro Marekwa and her teammates emerged victorious. 13 Mar 2023

Towards transformation in higher education UCT hosted the 13th annual Reinventing Higher Education conference, themed ‘New Humans, New Society, New Higher Education’ from 5 to 7 March. 13 Mar 2023

Climate change app closes the gap between intention and action The Plaza is the place to be for the Climate Campaigners app launch on 15 March. Download the app, accept a challenge, and change the world. 13 Mar 2023

VC Open Lecture: Why studying humanities remains relevant Bristol University VC Prof Evelyn Welch asks and answers why studying humanities matters in a 21st-century university, and its influence on society. 10 Mar 2023

Making school cool again UCT’s Department of Student Affairs plans to empower, uplift and unleash human potential in university staff by helping those who don’t hold a matric certificate to obtain one. 10 Mar 2023

100UP Saturday Summer School: a lens on possibilities for disadvantaged learners The ramifications of UCT’s 100UP programme, which gives learners from local poor communities a leg up, are immeasurable, said Dr Medeé Rall. 09 Mar 2023

Long in the tooth: Ancient proteins illuminate deep-time species evolution Palaeoproteomics, the study of ancient proteins, is a potential game-changer for archaeologists and palaeontologists, allowing them to ‘see’ further back in time than ancient DNA. 07 Mar 2023

Blue Carpet Scholars laser focused on making a difference Students Shaneel Govind and Inge Meyer have a determination to contribute positively to this country once they graduate from UCT. 03 Mar 2023

Collaboration, leadership, failure – the mainstays of advancing leadership in global surgery The 2023 cohort of UCT’s Executive Leadership in Global Surgery programme were encouraged to collaborate, think out of the box, and embrace failure. 01 Mar 2023

UCT’s Petrus de Vries bags two global mental health awards Professor Petrus de Vries has received two international awards in recognition of his work in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health. 01 Mar 2023

Big wins for UCT at Presidential Golf Day Khaya Jack from UCT’s Development and Alumni Department participated in the Presidential Golf Challenge in February 2023, taking top place in his division. 28 Feb 2023

UCT’s Nelson Mandela School contributes to building African Continental Free Trade Area The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance supports the creation of an African Continental Free Trade Area to accelerate economic transformation on the continent. 27 Feb 2023

Cape Town’s 2021 runaway wildfire: an effect of climate change Rising global temperatures may lead to further extreme wildfire weather conditions in the Mother City in the future. 27 Feb 2023

Flute from his femur – researcher’s personal journey with healthcare tech, AI ‘Bone Flute’ caps Ralph Borland’s collaboration with a Tygerberg Hospital surgeon – and a personal journey that fuses art, research, and his experience as a patient. 27 Feb 2023

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