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Computer Science at times of crisis: reflecting on societal drivers for software and algorithm design
Professor Hussein Suleman is head of department and professor in Computer Science in the School of Information Technology at the University of Cape Town (UCT).
30 Sep 2020
UCT launches innovative ECG ONLINE training portal
The ECG ONLINE training system was developed to help medical students and clinicians practise interpreting electrocardiograms.
30 Sep 2020
Enlarge the reach of science through all our languages
Only two of South Africa’s national languages are fully able to scientifically describe Africa’s rich hominin fossil and palaeontological history – this needs to change.
30 Sep 2020
Works of art at UCT
For UCT’s Works of Art Collection committee, the university’s vast visual art collection offers an opportunity to contribute to an inclusive expression of heritage.
30 Sep 2020
Global South research: humpback whales and climate change
Two University of Cape Town researchers to join global research partnership studying the effects of climate change on humpback whales in the Southern Ocean.
29 Sep 2020
UCT’s Works of Art Collection committee rethinks art and accessibility
The University of Cape Town boasts a vast visual art collection, which comprises approximately 1 700 artworks across 70 UCT buildings.
29 Sep 2020
UCT GSB teaching case study wins top international award
Researchers from the UCT GSB have won a prestigious international case writing competition for a new teaching case on the challenges faced by the South African cardiac device industry.
29 Sep 2020
TLC2020: rethinking the purpose of education
Associate Professor Maha Bali of the American University in Cairo guided participants through the process of rethinking the purpose of education and the future of universities.
29 Sep 2020
Videos unpack intricacies of land administration in SA
Academics at UCT and the University of the Western Cape have partnered to produce a series of videos that provide simplified explanations to land administration in South Africa.
29 Sep 2020
Perfect storm for heart disease created by COVID-19
COVID-19 is creating a perfect storm for heart health, the World Heart Federation (WHF) warns on World Heart Day. Three main factors are contributing to this. First, people with COVID-19 and heart disease are among those with the highest risk of death and severe complications. Second, the heart might be adversely affected by the virus even in people without pre-existing conditions. Finally, fear of the virus has led to a sharp decline in hospital visits by heart patients for routine and emergency care.
29 Sep 2020
TLC2020: construction students hungry for 4IR-driven education
Construction Economics and Management students at UCT are hungry for a curriculum driven by the 4IR. How will the curriculum, teaching and classrooms adapt?
28 Sep 2020
KJB Future Leadership series launching soon
The Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Programme, which nurtures young student leaders, will launch its Future Leadership series on Wednesday, 30 September.
28 Sep 2020
Decolonisation in the context of Vision 2030
Four renowned scholars tackled the question of decolonisation in the context of Vision 2030 during UCT’s decolonisation and decoloniality webinar.
28 Sep 2020
Pitch your business idea for a chance to win big
Students are encouraged to showcase their entrepreneurial innovation for the chance to win a substantial cash prize and mentoring opportunity in The Pitch UCT 2020.
28 Sep 2020
Sister Seminar Series making science accessible
A prestigious international seminar series with the aim of making science more accessible will turn its attention to the work done at the Department of Pathology and the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine ( IDM ) at the University of Cape Town’s Faculty of Health Sciences.
28 Sep 2020
Healthcare’s ‘toxic’ working conditions exposed in student’s documentary
A forthcoming documentary by a UCT postgraduate reveals toxic working conditions in South Africa’s healthcare sector.
25 Sep 2020
UCT MOOCs in the top 200 – again
Five University of Cape Town massive open online courses have been included on the Class Central Best Online Courses of All Time list for 2020.
25 Sep 2020
#JerusalemaDanceChallenge by UCT VC and Mastercard Foundation scholars
VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng came together with the UCT Mastercard Foundation Program Scholars to do the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge to celebrate Heritage Day.
24 Sep 2020
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