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A tribute to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
UCT's chancellor, Mrs Graça Machel, has issued a letter in tribute to the recently departed Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
06 Apr 2018
Graduation speakers call for activism
During the third day of the autumn graduation fest, graduands were urged to become active citizens and surpass the achievements of their parents.
06 Apr 2018
Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony
The third Faculty of Humanities April 2018 graduation ceremony took place on Friday, 6 April. Cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro (also known as Zapiro) was the guest speaker at the morning ceremony.
06 Apr 2018
Choose action over passivity
Graduands have the skills to be productive, but it is up to them to choose action over passiveness to improve the planet, says Professor Mark New.
06 Apr 2018
Konica Minolta International University Contest winners
A team of UCT students has won the national leg of the Konica Minolta International University Contest, which aims to grow the digital campus.
06 Apr 2018
Life’s difficulties must not define us – Dr Kisting-Cairncross
Dr Sophia Kisting-Cairncross, the executive director of the National Institute for Occupational Health, was the guest speaker and recipient of the President of Convocation Medal at the Faculty of Health Sciences graduation ceremony on Thursday, 5 April.
05 Apr 2018
Faculty of Health Sciences graduation ceremony
The Faculty of Health Sciences April 2018 graduation ceremony took place on Thursday, 5 April. Dr Sophia Kisting-Cairncross was the guest speaker and recipient of the President of Convocation Medal at the afternoon ceremony.
05 Apr 2018
New graduates can transform our current "creaky system"
Professor Mark New, the faculties of Commerce and Science graduation ceremony guest speaker, reminded graduands that the choices they make are critical to the future of society and the planet. He also urged them to transform our current “creaky” society into a more sustainable and equitable environment.
05 Apr 2018
Professor Peter Dunsby inducted into College of Fellows
Professor Peter Dunsby of the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics was inducted into UCT's prestigious College of Fellows during the Faculty of Science graduation ceremony on Wednesday, 4 April.
05 Apr 2018
An open mind is an essential part of being a scientist – Professor Mizrahi
Professor Valerie Mizrahi, the Director of the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, addressed graduands during the Faculty of Science graduation ceremony in Memorial Hall on Wednesday, 4 April 2018.
05 Apr 2018
Crafting intellectual property law for Africa
In her inaugural lecture, “The public interest in intellectual property law: African solutions to global challenges”, Professor Caroline Ncube discussed options for crafting laws that comply with international norms while responding to Africa’s developmental context and supporting economic growth in both the formal and informal sectors.
05 Apr 2018
We are the key to a sustainable future
Former University of the Western Cape Rector and Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian O’Connell was awarded an honorary degree from the Faculty of Humanities on Wednesday, 4 April 2018.
05 Apr 2018
Professor Brian O'Connell's legacy celebrated
University of Cape Town orator Professor Joan Hambidge presented honorary graduate Professor Brian O'Connell's impressive CV on Wednesday, 4 April during the Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony in Memorial Hall. Professor O’Connell also served as the guest speaker at the ceremony.
05 Apr 2018
Schools Improvement Initiative wins Social Responsiveness Award
During the Humanities graduation ceremony on Wednesday, 4 April, Dr Jon Clark, Patti Silbert and Ferial Parker were rewarded for their work with the Schools Improvement Initiative. The initiative works with schools in previously disadvantaged areas to boost university entrance rates.
05 Apr 2018
Prioritise the public interest
When creating a system where access to intellectual property works is regulated fairly, prioritise the public interest, says Professor Caroline Ncube.
05 Apr 2018
Five key lessons other cities can learn from Cape Town’s water crisis
In reflecting on Cape Town’s water crisis, Dr Kevin Winter highlights the ways in which cities can plan for water uncertainty.
05 Apr 2018
Faculties of Commerce and Science graduation ceremony
The second round of April 2018 graduations in the faculties of Commerce and Science took place on Thursday, 5 April. Professor Mark New was the guest speaker at the morning ceremony.
05 Apr 2018
Graduation picks up the pace
The second day of graduations saw a further 275 candidates from the Faculty of Humanities and 299 Science graduands take to the Memorial Hall stairs.
05 Apr 2018
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