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Managing the Berg River Dam overflow Dr Kevin Winter, from UCT’s Future Water Institute, argues that the health of the Berg River Dam and river system requires a comprehensive monitoring plan. 30 Jul 2019
Mayosi: a leader who lifted as he rose One year after his death on 27 July 2018, the UCT community reflected on the legacy of Professor Bongani Mayosi – and opportunities for healing and reconciliation. 29 Jul 2019
‘In your face’ water-saving campaign UCT’s Communication and Marketing Department (CMD) unpacked their award-winning “Slow the Flow” campaign for business communication students, revealing the intention of “annoying” stakeholders into action. 29 Jul 2019
Silent protest to condemn GBV As part of UCT’s #JustNo campaign against gender-based violence, the university will host a silent protest on 2 August from 12:00 outside Sarah Baartman Hall. 29 Jul 2019
VC at Fuller academic dinner UCT VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng joined the women students of Fuller Hall for a very special academic dinner on Friday, 26 July. 29 Jul 2019
UCT to host largest job expo for students UCT’s Epic Job Expo, taking place in August, is the largest careers fair for students hosted by any South African university. 26 Jul 2019
Spectacle is core in Zuma’s repertoire As a canny Jacob Zuma positions himself as a “servant of the struggle”, he cleverly “defangs” the very serious charges against him. 26 Jul 2019 Republished
New large-scale collaboration for the ocean Researchers from three UCT departments are joining forces with international partners to bridge the disconnections between law, science and policy in addressing ocean challenges. 26 Jul 2019
Gadgets galore at UCT Techfest The annual UCT Techfest is back on 7 and 8 August, and staff and students are invited to check out the very latest gadgets, devices and technology. 25 Jul 2019
Reinette Popplestone: 1951–2019 It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of Reinette Popplestone, who died on 25 July 2019. 25 Jul 2019
Wildlife migrations, primeval forest and face-to-face learning The group of young UCT alumni cycling from Cairo to Cape Town under the OurAfricaPolePole banner report back on the latest leg in their trans-Africa journey. 25 Jul 2019
TB Davie Memorial Lecture: Academic freedom UCT’s annual TB Davie Memorial Lecture will be presented by Dr Steven Salaita and will examine the “myth” of academic freedom. 25 Jul 2019
Student designs reimagine District Six An exhibition that reflects the work of architecture honours students explored ways of redeveloping the landscape and community of District Six by merging the old with the new. 25 Jul 2019
UCT’s USSA cycling successes UCT cyclists ended with a second and third overall place in the women’s event in the recent USSA Cycling Championships 2019. 24 Jul 2019
Become someone’s hope for life UCT will host a blood stem cell (bone marrow) donor drive in the Sarah Baartman Hall tomorrow, 25 July, in partnership with the Sunflower Fund. 24 Jul 2019
UCT, Bristol University in ‘profound collaboration’ UCT has joined hands with the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom to launch a novel Researchers without Borders PhD programme. 24 Jul 2019
Lessons from a record-breaking drought Multiple perspectives are key to building resilience according to Gina Ziervogel’s latest research into Cape Town’s water crisis. 24 Jul 2019
Butler on Ramaphosa’s rise to president On 29 July Professor Anthony Butler will give a Summer School Extension programme lecture on Cyril Ramaphosa’s road to the presidency. 23 Jul 2019
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