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UCT wins Intervarsity 2019 UCT emerged victorious at Intervarsity 2019, beating the nearest competition by a solid five points to take the winning spot from titleholders Maties. 25 Sep 2019
UCT’s African economic development workshop A recent two-day workshop hosted by UCTʼs School of Economics explored the role of global value chains in sub-Saharan Africaʼs economic development. 25 Sep 2019
We already know how boys become violent men Good research already exists that shows how we can prevent boys from becoming violent men – now is the time to act on it. 25 Sep 2019 Republished
Alumnus dances down memory lane Ahead of Heritage Day today, UCT News joined renowned ballet dancer and alumnus Johaar Mosaval for a trip down memory lane. 24 Sep 2019
Reviving the history of great African composers Dr Thokozani Mhlambi – cellist, composer and UCT researcher – is uncovering and elevating Africa’s rich history of composers. 23 Sep 2019
Canadian lawyer gives back with new scholarship Prospective UCT students from eight African countries now have the chance to apply for a new scholarship set up by a Canadian lawyer. 23 Sep 2019
Student Entrepreneurship Week The University of Cape Town’s Careers Service held its annual Student Entrepreneurship Week from 16 to 20 September 2019. 20 Sep 2019
Rethinking art at UCT The Molly Blackburn Hall exhibition space was reopened with a celebratory event of performances and talks hosted by UCTʼs Works of Art Committee. 20 Sep 2019
Children’s Institute welcomes ruling on hitting children The Children’s Institute has welcomed the Constitutional Court judgment that says there is no justification for parents to discipline their children by hitting them. 20 Sep 2019
mGenAfrica: Introducing learners to careers in STEM An innovative UCT online platform and mobile app is inspiring matric pupils to consider careers in STEM by bringing an element of fun to the life sciences. 20 Sep 2019
Global peace organisation honours Goldberg UCT is collaborating with PeaceCast.tv for this yearʼs International Day of Peace, celebrating the life of honorary doctorate recipient and struggle icon Denis Goldberg. 20 Sep 2019
The human hand in climate change There’s no disputing climate change is caused by humans, so “lack of evidence” cannot be offered as a valid reason for inaction. 20 Sep 2019 Republished
Open-access parenting programme shows promise A new programme co-developed by UCT shows promise for helping caregivers in low- and middle-income countries to parent in positive ways. 19 Sep 2019
Spotlight on violence: what do SA’s crime statistics say? UCT’s Safety and Violence Initiative and the Institute for Security Studies hosted a seminar on the 2018/19 crime statistics. 19 Sep 2019
UCT in global top 100 for graduate employability UCT has been ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide in the 2020 Quacquarelli-Symonds Graduate Employability Rankings. 19 Sep 2019
Soapbox Science 2019 Cape Town Five female UCT researchers are among the local organising team bringing Soapbox Science to Cape Town for the first time on 28 September, at the V&A Waterfront. 18 Sep 2019
Animal rights on agenda at UCT UCT student society We Are Animals recently co-hosted a successful two-day conference focusing on animal welfare and animal rights. 18 Sep 2019
Seven A-rated researchers for UCT Seven UCT researchers have been recognised with prestigious A ratings by the National Research Foundation this year. 17 Sep 2019
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