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Unearthing a sustainable mining future
Prof Megan Becker delivered her inaugural lecture on 22 October, diving into why minerals matter.
24 Oct 2024
Students present their research in an ‘elevator pitch’ competition
The annual 3MT competition, was recently hosted at UCT – challenging participants to present their research in an accessible and engaging way in just three minutes.
24 Oct 2024
Tackling South Africa’s teen mental health crisis
Two PhD researchers from UCT’s CPMH have successfully tested school-based interventions to tackle anxiety and depression among teens.
23 Oct 2024
Hans Beushausen elected to lead global construction research organisation
UCT’s Prof Hans Beushausen has been elected to lead the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures.
23 Oct 2024
‘The essence of all of us is humanity, love’
At a recent conference hosted at UCT, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman unpacked how Gift of the Givers impacts the world amid great devastation and loss.
22 Oct 2024
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
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
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
UCT and IDIA unveil groundbreaking VR software
UCT’s Department of Astronomy and IDIA have released new innovative VR software.
03 Oct 2024
UCT-led project creates pipeline for sustainable food waste management system
The Waste-Energy-Food-Water Nexus project forms part of UCT’s sustainable campus initiative.
02 Oct 2024
A champion on the track and beyond
UCT PhD candidate Mpumelelo Mhlongo participated in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, winning a gold and bronze medal, as well as setting two world and Paralympic records.
30 Sep 2024
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
Prof Gregory Smith delivered his inaugural lecture on 19 September 2024.
26 Sep 2024
Ancient games: The future of education
UCT’s School of Education’s OERiGA project is using indigenous games to equip Generation Z educators and learners with essential skills for the digital age.
25 Sep 2024
ACDI launches PiNC Lab to advance nature-based climate solutions in Africa
The African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), based at UCT, has launched a new nature-based solutions-focused research group.
23 Sep 2024
UCT student entrepreneur tops regional competition category
Jordan Smith topped the research category in the regional round of the 2024 Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition.
20 Sep 2024
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