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Digital avatars new in taxonomers’ toolkit Digital avatars, specimens captured via X-ray 3D micro computed tomography scanning, give taxonomers a new tool to ‘dissect’ and study rare or delicate specimens – on their computer screens. 24 Apr 2018
Four women innovators to watch at UCT Over the past few years, UCT researchers have been central to various innovations that have been implemented to better the lives of ordinary people. 24 Apr 2018
New status for African climate initiative The African Climate and Development Initiative has taken an important step up, graduating from a Vice-Chancellor's Strategic Initiative to an established UCT institute. 19 Apr 2018
Invasive alien plants in South Africa pose huge risks, but they can be stopped Invasive alien species are a threat to human livelihoods and biodiversity globally. In South Africa, they cost the economy billions annually. 19 Apr 2018 Republished
Maths boot camp The Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Research and the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics recently hosted a maths boot camp for 40 grade 11 learners. 19 Apr 2018
UCT graduates ready for the world of work While rates of employment and postgraduate study remain high, UCT graduates are increasingly entrepreneurial, according to the 2018 graduate exit survey. 19 Apr 2018
First-in-Africa lab harnesses talents of millennials UCT and SAP have joined forces to build digitally educated “next generation talent” through the SAP Next-Gen Lab, the first of its kind in Africa. 18 Apr 2018
UCT graduation highlights April 2018 More than 5 200 graduates ascended the steps of Memorial Hall between 3 and 10 April 2018 during 14 graduation ceremonies at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 13 Apr 2018
SA economy on track for growth South Africa could improve its growth prospects by dealing with policy uncertainties in critical sectors such as mining, says National Treasuryʼs director general. 13 Apr 2018
Graduation fever UCT saw over 5 200 students capped during a seven-day, 14-ceremony graduation season in Memorial Hall that ran from 3 to 10 April. 12 Apr 2018
Saving 100 litres per wash The rollout of 238 water-efficient washing machines across residences will help UCT to cut down its water consumption by half. 12 Apr 2018
A display of powerful femininity The much-acclaimed Womb of Fire comes to the Baxter Theatre, promising a powerful display of the female body. 12 Apr 2018
AC Jordan’s legacy lives on in renamed building The former Arts Block on University Avenue was formally renamed the AC Jordan Building to honour iconic African scholar AC Jordan, who joined UCT in 1946 as its first black scholar. 12 Apr 2018
New washing machines cut water use in residences As part of the University of Cape Town's (UCT) drive to save water and ensure the province's future water sustainability, Properties and Services has started to install new water-wise washing machines in its residences. 12 Apr 2018
New graduates celebrate their success More than 5 200 new UCT graduates were capped in 14 ceremonies that took place in Memorial Hall from 3 to 10 April. 12 Apr 2018
It’s a wrap: Marathon grad season ends Addressing 400 business science students at last night's graduation, Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price said they would be judged as much by their qualifications as by their values. 11 Apr 2018
Faculty of Commerce graduation ceremony The last Faculty of Commerce graduation ceremony in the April 2018 graduation season took place on Tuesday, 10 April in Memorial Hall. It brought this graduation season to an end, and was Max Price’s last graduation ceremony as UCT Vice-Chancellor. 10 Apr 2018
The Chris Hani legacy Today – Tuesday, 10 April 2018 – UCT reflects on the legacy of Chris Hani, who was assassinated outside his Boksburg home 25 years ago. 10 Apr 2018
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