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UCT signs agreement with leading French geological institute
UCT and the French Geological Survey public institution, BRGM, are working together to promote research into the sustainable management of natural resources.
07 Feb 2019
Achieving social justice for South Africa’s children
The 13th edition of the SA Child Gauge is a crucial resource in the struggle to secure the rights of the country’s children.
06 Feb 2019
Tackling the fake qualifications threat
Universities and employers in South Africa have a vital tool to tackle the fake qualifications menace, thanks to the country’s world-first online verification system MiE.
06 Feb 2019
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Plaza Week 2019
Whether they’re into sport, politics or religion, UCT’s new first-years are spoilt for choice with the abundance and variety of clubs and societies on campus.
06 Feb 2019
‘Helping move UCT forward is my priority’
Incoming president of Convocation Professor Eddy Maloka is committed to drawing in more alumni to help address some of UCT’s challenges.
06 Feb 2019
Ikeys claim victory in clash with Udubs
The first clash of the 2019 Varsity Cup rugby season kicked off between FNB UCT and FNB UWC on the Green Mile last night.
05 Feb 2019
Shark-eating killer whales in Cape Town’s waters
The ocean food web in Cape Town’s False Bay began to change in 2015 with the appearance of shark-eating killer whales.
05 Feb 2019
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Six steps for company reparations
Companies can repair damage caused and regain public trust using a six-step ethics-based approach, said activist and academic Athol Williams, speaking at the GSB this week.
01 Feb 2019
Freshers’ Braai 2019
UCT’s new first-years came together on the Green Mile this week to mingle, enjoy some local music and tuck into a traditional South African braai.
01 Feb 2019
UCT Food Security Programme
The UCT Food Security Programme, which was introduced last year, resumed on Monday, 28 January 2019, to address the issue of student hunger.
01 Feb 2019
SA’s first ‘LinkedIn for creatives’
Three UCT Commerce students have designed an online platform that gives creative professionals a way to network and share their work with a vast audience.
01 Feb 2019
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01 Feb 2019
Queen of Sweden visits parenting project
Sweden’s Queen Silvia visited the Touwsranten community and the Seven Passes Initiative, which is implementing parenting programmes in the area co-developed by UCT.
01 Feb 2019
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