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UCT research suggests ways to better prepare nurses for dealing with death and dying A new course is needed within the nursing curriculum to help nurses prepare for the reality of patients who die under their care, new research from the University of Cape Town reveals. 22 Dec 2014
Education system needs our help The Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, Mrs Graça Machel, has called on graduates in the School of Education, who were capped on Reconciliation Day, to address the many problems within the national education system and to help equip young people to prepare for the complex challenges of the 20th Century. 17 Dec 2014
SA music idol Jimmy Nevis graduates from UCT South African musician Matthew Peter le Roux, better known as Jimmy Nevis to his fans, graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Social Science degree on Tuesday, 16 December 2014. 17 Dec 2014
UCT to graduate 5 000+ students in December 13 ceremonies will take place from 15 to 20 December 2014 at Jameson Hall, Upper Campus, UCT 11 Dec 2014
UCT December Graduation Diary 08 Dec 2014
Upcoming UCT events 04 Dec 2014
UCT congratulates De Villiers on new appointment Health Sciences Dean appointed Rector of Stellenbosch University. 01 Dec 2014
HIV conundrum continues but Africa is making progress, says UCT professor As the global community observes World AIDS Day on 1 December 2014, Professor Linda-Gail Bekker, new president-elect of the International AIDS Society (IAS) and Deputy Director of the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre at the University of Cape Town, says the fight against HIV/AIDS is far from over. 01 Dec 2014
Hake and penguins under spotlight at international review of South African fisheries Six leading international fisheries scientists are due to arrive in Cape Town this weekend to conduct an annual review of the analyses used to provide scientific advice for the management of South Africa's major fisheries. 27 Nov 2014
Prohibition of annual events: Sixes-by-Sevens and Trolley Races 24 Nov 2014
New shrimp species discovered in Cape Peninsula waters A tiny new shrimp, called the "stargazer mysid" by divers because of its eyes' apparent permanent upward gaze, has been found in the extensively sampled waters of False Bay, Cape Peninsula, South Africa. 21 Nov 2014
Upcoming UCT events 21 Nov 2014
Potential leaders awarded prestigious scholarships at UCT Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price to present certificates to 16 students on Thursday, 20 November 2014 at 17:30 19 Nov 2014
Preventing violence against children: Break the intergenerational cycle Over half of South Africa's children frequently experience some form of violence from a very early age. Violence against children has long-term consequences which can be avoided by investing in prevention initiatives. 18 Nov 2014
UCT investigates allegations against student The University of Cape Town confirms that one of its students is currently being charged with assault and crimen injuria in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court in Cape Town, following an off-campus incident that took place in Claremont in January this year. 17 Nov 2014
Upcoming UCT events 14 Nov 2014
Judge O'Regan to speak at Carnegie3 Western Cape Workshop Former Constitutional Court judge and Chair of the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry, Kate O'Regan, will be the opening speaker at a workshop convened by the Carnegie3 (Inquiry) Strategies to Overcome Poverty and Inequality on Monday, 17 November 2014. 14 Nov 2014
Designers outline key proposals for 3 urban areas in Cape Town International designers reveal details at guided walks at UCT's City Desired exhibition on Tuesday, 4 November 2014, at 09:00 and 13:00. 31 Oct 2014
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