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Applications for DHET’s University Staff Doctoral Programme
Professor Jeff Murugan writes to staff about applications for DHET’s University Staff Doctoral Programme.
03 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
Seven inaugural lectures to be held in October
As we head towards the end of yet another busy academic year, I am delighted to announce another round of stimulating academic activity in the form of seven lectures to be held in October 2024 as part of the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series.
03 Oct 2024
Exploring the power of narratives: Judge Dire Tladi at the 58th TB Davie Memorial Lecture
The 58th TB Davie Memorial Lecture, delivered by Judge Dire Tladi, addressed the threat narratives pose to freedom of thought.
03 Oct 2024
Soapbox Science: women boffins bring science into the public spotlight
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host the third edition of Soapbox Science, an initiative aimed at increasing the visibility of women in science and inspiring the public by sharing innovative research.
03 Oct 2024
Media release
UCT and IDIA unveil groundbreaking VR software
UCT’s Department of Astronomy and IDIA have released new innovative VR software.
03 Oct 2024
Dr Ramesh Jeram (1965–2024)
Dr Ramesh Jeram passed away on 21 September 2024.
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
Invitation: The Pitch UCT 9th annual finals
You are invited to the 9th annual finals of The Pitch UCT – an inspiring event showcasing the top eight student entrepreneurs at the University of Cape Town (UCT).
02 Oct 2024
UCT and IDIA unveil groundbreaking VR software revolutionising astronomy data visualisation
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Astronomy and the Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy (IDIA) – a partnership between UCT, the University of the Western Cape and the University of Pretoria – have released a new innovative virtual reality (VR) software.
02 Oct 2024
Media release
The Narrative as the Enemy of Freedom of Thought
UCT recently hosted Judge of the ICJ, Dire Tladi, who delivered the 58th TB Davie Memorial Lecture.
01 Oct 2024
UCT Day 2024 benefit concert and other updates
A benefit concert, headlined by the renowned Professor Dizu Plaatjies on Thursday, 3 October 2024, will kick off a season of celebration and fundraising at the University of Cape Town (UCT) as part of the UCT Day 2024 festivities.
01 Oct 2024
Livestream: ICJ’s Judge Tladi to deliver lecture at UCT
Judge Dire Tladi, who was sworn in as judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague in February 2024, will deliver the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) 58th TB Davie Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, 1 October 2024 at 18:00.
01 Oct 2024
Media release
In remembrance: Dr Ramesh Jeram
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Dr Ramesh Jeram (58).
01 Oct 2024
No coach, no problem, as UCT Cheerleading Club elevates
The UCT Cheerleading Club is finding their feet slowly but surely.
01 Oct 2024
UCT’s first sitting volleyball tournament ‘a roaring success’
UCT ParaSports Club, in partnership with UCT Volleyball and ParaVolley Western Cape, hosted the first Sitting Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday, 24 September.
01 Oct 2024
Breaking boundaries: UCT’s first Sitting Volleyball Tournament
UCT’s inaugural Sitting Volleyball Tournament celebrated athleticism, inclusivity, and community in an unforgettable event.
01 Oct 2024
UCT to host symposium on role of microbiomes in health and disease in Africa
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) will host a two-day African Microbiomes in Health and Disease Symposium from Tuesday, 1 October to Wednesday, 2 October 2024.
30 Sep 2024
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