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Medical insurance for pay classes 2 to 6 UCT staff in pay classes 2 to 6 will now have access to primary healthcare through Kaelo Health from 1 July 2019. 12 Jun 2019
Gugulethu Seven killings the focus of powerful play Multiple award-winning production G7: OKWE-BOKHWE, directed by UCT lecturer Mandla Mbothwe, will be on stage at the Hiddingh Hall campus ahead of its National Arts Festival run. 11 Jun 2019
Tackling child safety on SA’s roads Transport engineer Marianne Vanderschuren and paediatric surgeon Sebastian van As are collaborating to help assure the safety of children on South Africa’s roads. 11 Jun 2019
Tracking adherence to fair work principles The Fairwork project, which produces international rankings of working conditions in the platform economy, has released four new ratings for South African digital labour platforms. 07 Jun 2019
The diet dynamics of African penguins If penguins struggle to find fish close to home for extended periods, the health and survival of their chicks could be negatively impacted. 07 Jun 2019 Republished
Prof Mizrahi awarded Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship This year, the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award has been given to UCT Professor Valerie Mizrahi. 07 Jun 2019
UCT students in Oxford for global challenge South Africa’s basic education crisis will be centre stage at Oxford University this weekend, when five UCT students compete at the Oxford Global Challenge, Map the System. 07 Jun 2019
New ‘fully funded’ scholarship for top young researchers UCT's new Vice-Chancellor Research Scholarship will support and develop the university's top young researchers as they tackle society's most pressing challenges. 06 Jun 2019
2030 Future Leaders A recent dinner highlighted some of the University of Cape Town’s most talented researchers. They’ve recently begun their stint as the first cohort of 2030 Future Leaders at UCT. 05 Jun 2019
GSB’s impressive global rankings climb The latest ranking of customised programmes from the Financial Times shows the GSB is on a strong upward trend in the global marketplace. 05 Jun 2019
‘7de Laan’ stars pay homage to Chris van Wyk 7de Laan stars honour Chris van Wyk in a production which explores the life of the renowned South African author and activist at the Baxter Theatre. 04 Jun 2019
Green cities or concrete jungles? In the face of population growth, rapid urbanisation and increasing risk of drought, stormwater is an important resource for South African cities, says UCTʼs Professor Neil Armitage. 04 Jun 2019
Conquering Lion’s Head UCT Mastercard Foundation Scholars proved that their fitness levels match their academic talents when they joined VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng to conquer Lion’s Head. 04 Jun 2019
Professor Sebastian van As awarded 2018 Alan Pifer Award Professor Sebastian van As, head of the Red Cross Children’s Hospital Trauma Unit, has won the 2018 Alan Pifer Research Award. 04 Jun 2019
IRTC Steering Committee meeting of Monday, 3 June 2019 On Monday, 3 June 2019, the IRTC Steering Committee met to discuss feedback from the various constituencies with a view to making recommendations to Council. 03 Jun 2019
Future Leaders Dinner Young researchers selected for UCT’s 2030 Future Leaders Programme were treated to an intimate dinner with VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng at Glenara on 28 May. 03 Jun 2019
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