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“Sommer Goema” performed by Brathew Van Schalkwyk and Jesse Julies This song by Robbie Jansen is performed by Jesse Julies on tenor saxophone accompanied by Brathew Van Schalkwyk on piano. Both performers are from the UCT SA College of Music, Jazz Department. 14 Dec 2020
“Iza Ngomso” performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir “Iza Ngomso” was performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir as part of UCT’s virtual graduation celebrating the March cohort. 14 Dec 2020
Breaking barriers: Empowering UCT’s women As part of the Australian High Commission’s 16 Days of Activism for no Violence against Women and Children campaign, Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng shares her thoughts on how UCT is breaking down barriers to the wellbeing of women by creating networks that empower them. 11 Dec 2020
How to add UCT graduation stickers to your Facebook story You can easily add UCT graduation stickers to your Facebook story following these easy instructions. 09 Dec 2020
How to add UCT graduation stickers to your Instagram story You can easily add UCT graduation stickers to your Instagram story following these easy instructions. 08 Dec 2020
How to add UCT graduation frames to your Facebook profile picture You can easily add UCT graduation frames to your Facebook profile picture following these easy instructions. 07 Dec 2020
Vice-Chancellor visits retirees to thank them for their service to UCT A celebratory feast with electrifying musical performances would have been a perfect way to mark an end to illustrious careers of UCT’s retirees. 07 Dec 2020
“AYO AYO” performed by Lady Day Big Band Stars shining so bright they illuminate the entire world – that’s how the Lady Day Big Band and the UCT School of Dance celebrated UCT staff members in a rousing performance during the virtual UCT Annual Staff Awards on 2 December 2020. 02 Dec 2020
A message from the Chair of Council at the UCT Annual Awards The University of Cape Town’s Chair of Council, Babalwa Ngonyama, noted sacrifices that staff members have made, thanking them for their resilience and commitment to UCT. 02 Dec 2020
Reflecting on 15 years of service to UCT at the UCT Annual Awards From a senior specialist, to a team leader, manager and now senior manager – Bruce Fielies’s journey with UCT has been one of notable achievements. 02 Dec 2020
Reflecting on 25 years of service to UCT at the UCT Annual Awards After 25 years at UCT, recipients of the Long Service Award Tasneem Salasa, Bernard Soules and Penny Thompson reflect on the wonderful moments they’ve had at the university. 02 Dec 2020
Reflecting on 35 years of service to UCT at the UCT Annual Awards After 35 years at UCT, recipients of the Long Service Award Vernon Bryant and Lisa Diamond reflect on the wonderful moments they’ve had the university. 02 Dec 2020
Prof Andrew Argent wins the Distinguished Teacher Award In a career spanning three decades, Professor Andrew Argent has worked with children in paediatrics, a journey that was both fulfilling and educational due to the resilience and fighting spirit of children. 02 Dec 2020
Distinguished Teacher Awardee Amrita Pande’s classroom is her theatre From a theatre performer, to a journalist and later working in various gender-related NGO’s, Associate Professor Amrita Pande finally found her aha moment in academia. 02 Dec 2020
Distinguished Teacher Awardee Romy Parker's passion is creating ripples in the pond A doctor and teacher in the forefront of pain management and research – that’s how those mentored by Associate Professor Romy Parker describe her. 02 Dec 2020
Dr Tessa Dowling honoured with the Distinguished Teacher Award Dr Tessa Dowling is a Senior Lecturer in African Languages and Literatures. 02 Dec 2020
“O Sole Mio” performed by the Cape Male Voices at the UCT Annual Awards The Cape Male Voices are a talented trio from the UCT SA College of Music and here they perform "O Sole Mio" by Eduardo di Capua accompanied by lecturer and singing coach, Tertia Downie. 02 Dec 2020
Prof Elmi Muller wins the 2019 Alan Pifer Award Professor Elmi Muller is the recipient of the 2019 Alan Pifer Award at UCT. 02 Dec 2020
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