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UCT Women’s Day Celebration Event This year’s virtual Women’s Day event celebrated the womxn of UCT by highlighting their research on gender-based violence, contraception, HIV risk and building capacity in the field of oceanography. 17 Aug 2020
UCT Celebrates Women’s Day with a ‘Womxn Power Medley’ by The Kamva Quintet UCT’s virtual Women’s Month celebration included a stellar performance by The Kamva Quintet featuring Lana Crowster. 14 Aug 2020
Hebert Gumbi wins UCT’s Stella Clark Teachers’ Award 2020 The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted its annual Stella Clark Teachers Award ceremony virtually, on 4 August 2020. Award winner, Mr Hebert Muzi Gumbi. 13 Aug 2020
Celebrating the UCT women spearheading the fight against COVID-19 The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrates 5 women who are making strides in the fight against COVID-19 in their respective fields. 13 Aug 2020
Economic inequality and academic freedom discussed at the TB Davie Memorial Lecture 2020 The 54th TB Davie Memorial Lecture, delivered by Cornell University’s Professor Ravi Kanbur, explored the implications of rising inequality for academic freedom. It was hosted virtually on 5 August 2020. 05 Aug 2020
International Collaborations: how do we shift the power towards Africa? The second conversation in UCT's series of digital events aimed at reimagining the new global university took place on Monday 13 July 2020. 20 Jul 2020
Viewpoints | Conversation #2: International collaborations On 13 July 2020, the University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted a challenging conversation focused on international collaborations. 20 Jul 2020
From a two-speed economy to one for all South Africans Colin Coleman, a senior fellow and lecturer at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, delivered the Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture on Wednesday, 15 July 2020. 15 Jul 2020
Viewpoints | Conversation #1: Academic conferences On 29 June 2020, the University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted a challenging conversation about academic conferences that questioned “How virtual can we go?”  09 Jul 2020
A message of hope and solidarity with the UCT community UCT COO Dr Reno Morar shares a message of hope and solidarity with the UCT community. 07 Jul 2020
Can the virtual conference level the playing field? Phil Baty and Isabel Casimiro participated in the first half of the first conversation in the seminar series. 02 Jul 2020
How virtual can we go? How do we seize the moment? Esther Ngumbi and Katye Altieri participated in the second half of the first conversation in the seminar series. 02 Jul 2020
Thuma Mina by UCT Choir The UCT choir’s rendition of the traditional Zulu hymn, Thuma Mina pays tribute to all frontline workers at the coalface of the COVID-19 pandemic. 29 Jun 2020
Carl Manlan on COVID-19 philanthropy on the continent The fifth topic of UCT’s Africa Month Virtual Symposium focused on COVID-19 philanthropy on the continent. 29 May 2020
Bongiwe Mlangeni on COVID-19 philanthropy on the continent The fifth topic of UCT’s Africa Month Virtual Symposium focused on COVID-19 philanthropy on the continent. 29 May 2020
Bulelwa Ngewana on COVID-19 philanthropy on the continent The fifth topic of UCT’s Africa Month Virtual Symposium focused on COVID-19 philanthropy on the continent. 29 May 2020
Professor Eddy Maloka’s closing remarks In closing UCT’s Africa Month Virtual Symposium, Professor Eddy Maloka discussed key insights and practical implications. 29 May 2020
Professor Faizel Ismail’s closing remarks In closing UCT’s Africa Month Virtual Symposium, Professor Faizel Ismail discussed key insights and practical implications. 29 May 2020
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