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Modern mathematics: Did the Greeks inherit the Earth? Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Loretta Feris and the Curriculum Change Working Group recently convened a panel discussion on decolonising the mathematics curriculum. 29 Sep 2017 Opinion
GSB case study wins international accolade Associate Professor Stephanie Giamporcaro’s case study on the African Bank collapse has been recognised as one of this year’s top 10 business case studies. 29 Sep 2017
Activating change through self-discovery A new feature documentary follows eight students in Cape Town as they embark on an experimental course aimed at nurturing, uplifting and strengthening young adults. 29 Sep 2017
Integrating the landscapes of home Artist Margie Britz comes to the Irma Stern Museum. Her exhibition, “Here and There”, taps into the geographies of her two homes. 29 Sep 2017
After 20 years of mobile, what has changed? Mobile was expected to kick-start development on the African continent, but has it lived up to the hype? 29 Sep 2017
Sudesh Sivarasu: the prolific inventor serving humanity through innovation Sudesh Sivarasu was honoured for his invention and innovation achievements in the field of biomedical engineering and his contributions to fostering collaborative innovation. 29 Sep 2017
New GSB chair’s poetic vision The new chair of the Allan Gray Centre, Professor Kurt April, believes responsible leaders are vital for flourishing communities, strong companies and booming economies. 28 Sep 2017
Developing a yardstick for impact investing UCT is one of nine universities chosen to develop a research agenda that will better leverage private investment to finance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. 27 Sep 2017
Cape Town’s water crisis: Can suburbia save the day? Neil Armitage of UCT’s Urban Water Management research unit offers five reasons why the solution to Cape Town’s water crisis can be found in the suburbs. 27 Sep 2017
Cybersecurity: Our shared responsibility UCT’s computer security team hopes to make staff and students aware of the threats they face online, and of what the university is doing to keep them safe. 27 Sep 2017
Unpacking the spatial paradox What would it take to achieve an integrated and spatially just Cape Town? The Integration Syndicate – an initiative aimed at finding solutions to these challenges – has some ideas. 27 Sep 2017
‘Decolonisation’ at the University of Cape Town: What is it? How should it be achieved? Emeritus Professor Timothy Crowe responds to Mahmood Mamdani’s TB Davie Memorial Lecture (22 August 2017) titled “Decolonisng the Post-Colonial University”. 26 Sep 2017 Opinion
Emancipated ‘decolonisation’ at the University of Cape Town: What is it? How should it be achieved? Emeritus Professor Timothy Crowe responds to Professor Vivek Chibber’s Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture (14 August 2017) titled “Eurocentrism, the academy and social emancipation”. 26 Sep 2017 Opinion
How to help farmers prepare for climate change With an increase in floods, droughts and heatwaves in Africa and South Asia, farmers and governments need to adapt to a changing climate regime. 26 Sep 2017 Republished
Wellness Fair at UCT UCT’s Annual Wellness Fair takes place in Jameson Hall from 27 to 28 September. All staff are invited to visit the various health stalls and exhibitors. 22 Sep 2017
New MOOC broadens access to higher education UCT’s newly launched MOOC, ‘Writing Your World: Finding yourself in the academic space’, showcases the university’s approach to teaching academic literacy. The course begins on 9 October. 22 Sep 2017
Feedback needed for Jammie app Two UCT graduates have developed NeceCity, an app for students that tracks Jammie Shuttle buses in real time and has far-reaching possibilities. 21 Sep 2017
The fight against poaching must shift to empowering communities It’s time to change tack and see conservation issues like rhino poaching for the damage they do – especially to poor people . 21 Sep 2017
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