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Love is … UCT students and staff tell UCT News what love means to them this Valentine’s Day. 14 Feb 2019
UCT campus talks love This Valentine’s Day, UCT staff and students share their thoughts and feelings on the meaning of love. 14 Feb 2019
ICA launches SA’s first live art book UCT’s Institute for Creative Arts launches its highly-anticipated book on live art in South Africa on Saturday, 16 February, at Hiddingh Campus. 13 Feb 2019
Balance key to two-in-one degree Balance was key to UCT’s Nicola Steinhaus graduating with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree concurrently. 13 Feb 2019
Dual degree was ‘a juggling act’ With diligence and perseverance, UCT student Kira Düsterwald simultaneously graduated with her degree in medicine and her masterʼs in neuroscience. 13 Feb 2019
SONA: ‘Stale’ approach to tackling crime President Cyril Ramaphosa’s crime prevention strategies announced at SONA are “stale”, and unlikely to yield positive results, says Safety and Violence Initiative director Guy Lamb. 13 Feb 2019 Republished
Top UCT role for SA’s star trade negotiator South Africa’s top trade negotiator Professor Faizel Ismail is the new director designate of UCT’s Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance. 13 Feb 2019
Fynbos, fire and the future Fire is essential for fynbos, with many species dependent on it for procreation. But what is the likely impact in the climate change scenario? 12 Feb 2019
Vice-Chancellor’s message to the university community as the academic year starts Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng greets the UCT community at the start of the first term. 12 Feb 2019
Deputy Vice-Chancellor welcomes first years Deputy VC Professor Loretta Feris greets freshers with news about UCT’s student services. 12 Feb 2019
Fleur du Cap nominees UCT is celebrating the nomination of 12 of its students, staff and alumni for recognition at the 54th Annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards. 12 Feb 2019
How a rock and gold-plated watch swayed a research career UCT Professor Aubrey Mainza’s notable and developing research career has focused on improving the efficiency mining operations around the world. 12 Feb 2019
Ramaphosa’s SONA gets an F for education President Cyril Ramaphosa did little in his State of the Nation Address to convince ordinary South Africans that education is in good hands. 11 Feb 2019 Republished
Five winners of the Advancing womxn awards UCT is making strides in the advancement of women by awarding five substantial grants to women researchers over the next five years. 11 Feb 2019
Eskom shake-up: ‘Failure is not an option’ Two previous presidents have made empty promises about an Eskom overhaul, but this time President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a comprehensive unbundling plan. 11 Feb 2019 Republished
SAX Appeal 2019 UCT freshers put smiles on the faces of Cape Town motorists when they took to the streets to sell SAX Appeal 2019 – all for a very good cause. 08 Feb 2019
Women making their mark in science Women who have made it in the male-dominated world of science name perseverance, mental strength and toughness among the essential qualities to achieve success. 08 Feb 2019 Republished
MOOC pursues dignity for disabled learners A new UCT MOOC helps teach educators how to encourage inclusivity and diversity while addressing the specific needs of learners with hearing, visual or intellectual disabilities. 07 Feb 2019
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