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Universities announce an inflation-linked adjustment to 2018 tuition-linked income Universities South Africa (USAf) has released a statement on inflation linked fee increases for 2018. 14 Dec 2017
Creativity key to ensuring energy supply Associate Professor Adeniyi Isafiade, one of five recipients of the 2017 Claude Leon Award, has been recognised for his work in energy supply networks. 14 Dec 2017
UCT wins big at MACE awards UCT was presented with 16 awards at the annual MACE Excellence Awards, which celebrates excellence in the fields of marketing, advancement and communication. 13 Dec 2017
Hard work is the foundation of his success Beating the odds, battling depression and losing a bursary, to still come out on top: a candidate engineer shares his secret to success. 12 Dec 2017 Republished
New study on nitrogen pollution in False Bay Despite the wealth of research, little is known about the chemical make-up of False Bay’s water, how this varies seasonally and how its circulation prevents stagnation. 12 Dec 2017
UCT’s environmental game changers A UCT Construction Economics and Management honours team clinched first and second prizes at the recent Greenovate Awards. UCT also won the new engineering category. 11 Dec 2017
35 years and counting Four staff members who have each dedicated 35 years to the University of Cape Town have been acknowledged with Long Service Awards. 08 Dec 2017
A first for water safety in South Africa UCT’s Division of Emergency Medicine, in collaboration with the SAMRC and other stakeholders, has developed a drowning prevention and water-safety strategic framework for the Western Cape. 08 Dec 2017
Architectural Writers and Critics Award Professor Iain Low recently received the 2017 South African Institute of Architecture Architectural Writers and Critics Award. 08 Dec 2017
Business in Africa: the case-study collection The UCT Graduate School of Business has published a collection of teaching case studies that highlight the social and economic realities of doing business in Africa. 07 Dec 2017
Windfall helps train undergrads in air sampling Atmospheric chemist Dr Katye Altieri will use her Claude Leon Merit Award to teach oceanography and atmospheric science undergraduates how to conduct air quality analyses. 07 Dec 2017
Drought: Has Cape Town planned properly for Day Zero? What happens when Cape Town reaches Day Zero – when the dams run dry, most taps are turned off and residents have to queue for water? 06 Dec 2017 Republished
UCT’s annual eResearch Report released UCT’s eResearch Report 2016–2017 highlights the many challenges presented to eResearch in the past year, and acknowledges the innovative work of researchers. 06 Dec 2017
Bitcoin is a highly speculative investment. Why caution is required With the price of bitcoin reaching record highs, more and more people are investing in the cryptocurrency. But the recent price surge comes with tremendous risks. 05 Dec 2017 Republished
UCT’s d-school unlocks creativity to drive innovation At the most recent Café Scientifique, Richard Perez explained how UCT’s d-school can equip multidisciplinary research teams to tackle real-world problems. 05 Dec 2017
Bitcoin is a highly speculative investment. Why caution is required With the price of a bitcoin reaching record highs of more than $10,000, more and more ordinary people consider investing in the cryptocurrency. The recent price surge, however, comes with tremendous risks. Investors should be prepared for the possibility that they could lose their entire investment. 05 Dec 2017 Republished
A new era of teaching at UCT After five productive years, the Classroom Renewal Project is complete, and students and lecturers will continue to reap the project’s benefits for years to come. 05 Dec 2017
Kalula’s legacy of the heart UCT says farewell to Emeritus Professor Evance Kalula, law doyen and director of the International Academic Programmes Office and Confucius Institute, who retires after 25 years. 04 Dec 2017
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