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Prestigious fellowship for Chirikure
08 Jul 2016
UCT’s report to the commission on funding higher education
On 8 July 2016 UCT submitted a report to the commission supporting the principle of a cost-sharing model to cater for the cost of public higher education, and showing the extent to which other stakeholders, including the corporate sector and university (through its own resources), contributes towards ensuring that poor and middle-class students are adequately funded. Read more...
08 Jul 2016
Mpofu is UCT's rising opera star
The Belvedere Singing Competition has been a springboard to international opera careers for UCT alumni. This year's Belvedere final showcased 16 singers from nine countries. Four were South African singers.
08 Jul 2016
FAQ on university funding in South Africa
07 Jul 2016
Not a drop to drink
When Dr Kevin Winter launched the Peninsula Paddle in 2010, a guided 'study' tour of the city's waterways from Muizenberg to Milnerton, water hyacinth made it almost impossible to traverse the Black River.
06 Jul 2016
Climate change MOOC to aid developing nations
06 Jul 2016
Floating university sets sail on ten-day SEAmester voyage
05 Jul 2016
The Oscar Pistorius interview: are we being manipulated? If so by whom?
05 Jul 2016
Double honorary doctorates for Ellis
05 Jul 2016
Double honorary doctorates for Ellis
05 Jul 2016
UCT alumnus wins PEN SA Student Writing Prize
When PEN SA encouraged young writers to submit pieces on the recent #FeesMustFall movement and student protests, Koleka Putuma entered her controversial poem 'Water'.
05 Jul 2016
Walking the City
04 Jul 2016
UCT researchers honoured at NSTF awards
Five UCT researchers were honoured at the prestigious 18th annual National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Awards Gala Dinner.
01 Jul 2016
Fossil fuel interests might derail efforts to stem extreme global warming
01 Jul 2016
Two UCT alumni win Standard Bank Young Artist Award for 2016
01 Jul 2016
Professor Tim Allen presents dinner and lunchtime lectures
01 Jul 2016
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