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In remembrance: Jeffrie Pienaar We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Mr Jeffrie Pienaar (53), who served as senior inspector in the Campus Protection Services department. 11 Oct 2024
Flying high: UCT cheerleading team’s rise to success UCT’s cheerleaders bring energy and unity to every game, competition, and routine. With provincial accolades and impressive national performances, they showcase the power of teamwork, passion, and trust in the dynamic world of cheerleading 11 Oct 2024
Prioritise your mental health this exam season Manage exam stress and prioritise your mental health with UCT’s student wellness resources. 10 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
Bridging gaps: UCT tournament builds cohesion between standing and sitting volleyball clubs The first-ever Sitting Volleyball Tournament, hosted recently by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) ParaSports Club in partnership with UCT Volleyball and ParaVolley Western Cape, has been hailed as a success. 10 Oct 2024 Media release
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 sustainability project converts waste to energy and water resource The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research (CeBER) has devised a unique and innovative project that breaks down waste and converts it to an energy source for cooking or to produce water that can later be used to irrigate on-campus vegetable gardens. 10 Oct 2024 Media release
VC’s Open Lecture by Claudius Senst The upcoming Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture will be delivered by a leading figure in global media and former SSA student at UCT, Mr Claudius Senst. 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
Ignite your creative confidence at Design Thinking Week 2024 The d-school Afrika at UCT is gearing up for its annual Design Thinking Week, which is set to take place from 25 to 28 November. 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
Upcoming inaugural lectures and other updates Seven lectures are scheduled to take place in October as part of the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series, with the first two of these to be hosted on 8 and 10 October 2024. 08 Oct 2024
Upcoming inaugural lectures and other updates Seven lectures are scheduled to take place in October as part of the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series, with the first two of these to be hosted on 8 and 10 October 2024. 08 Oct 2024
UCT ready to host sports medicine conference Dr Sharief Hendricks, in his capacity as president of SASMA, will host an all-encompassing sports medicine three-day conference. 08 Oct 2024
UCT’s d-school Afrika reaffirms leadership with second 6-Star Green Star rating The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika has once again achieved a 6-Star Green Star rating, this time the as-built rating from the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA). This second 6-Star rating, following the d-school Afrika’s initial recognition in 2023 for the design rating, reaffirms UCT’s sustained commitment to environmental sustainability. 08 Oct 2024 Media release
UCT professor unpacks drivers, economic effects of defence spending What are the economic effects of defence spending? How does military expenditure affect public debt? What are the political, economic and strategic determinants of military spending? Can high military spending by countries that do not face security concerns be justified on economic grounds? 08 Oct 2024 Media release
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
Pioneering change: Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu’s vision for leadership and education South Africa’s first black chartered accountant and University of Cape Town’s (UCT) alumnus, Professor Wiseman Nkuhlu reflects on his groundbreaking journey and his vision for leadership, education, and socio-economic transformation in the country. 08 Oct 2024
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