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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
‘Lead with kindness, compassion, integrity and purpose’ UCT recognised exceptional student leaders during the annual Student Leadership Awards. 07 Oct 2024
UCT professor to ‘explore new windows on the universe’ in her inaugural lecture Professor Amanda Weltman of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics will present a fascinating inaugural lecture titled “From the laboratory to the sky: New windows on the universe” on Tuesday, 8 October 2024 at 17:00 SAST in M304, Maths Block, on upper campus. 07 Oct 2024 Media release
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
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