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Graduation Poem by Siphokazi Jonas
Siphokazi Jonas is one of the most prolific spoken word poets in South Africa, and her work has travelled nationally and internationally. An alumnus of UCT, Siphokazi writes and performs this poem that speaks to the challenge of graduating under the shadow of a changing global experience.
14 Dec 2020
“Sommer Goema” performed by Brathew Van Schalkwyk and Jesse Julies
This song by Robbie Jansen is performed by Jesse Julies on tenor saxophone accompanied by Brathew Van Schalkwyk on piano. Both performers are from the UCT SA College of Music, Jazz Department.
14 Dec 2020
“Iza Ngomso” performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir
“Iza Ngomso” was performed by the Cape Town Youth Choir as part of UCT’s virtual graduation celebrating the March cohort.
14 Dec 2020
Coloured Mentality’s comeback kid
Co-creator of Coloured Mentality, Sarah Summers, is graduating with her honours despite the odds she’s had to face and fight along the way.
14 Dec 2020
From Ugandan child soldier to PhD graduate
In 1986 Julius Okello was forced into Uganda’s Bush War as a child soldier. Tenacity and hope delivered him through a personal wilderness to his PhD.
14 Dec 2020
Young scientists acknowledged for contribution to Institute’s research
Last month the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) hosted the annual IDM Postgraduate Student Publication Competition – an initiative of the Institute Transformation Committee.
14 Dec 2020
Advocating for better rural health
For the past 20 years, the Rural Support Network (RSN) has aimed to advocate for better Rural Health Care development in Rural and peri-urban communities, through educating of future health care professionals in rural communities. This year we have continued to highlight the issues of rural health care and looking at how we, as students and health professionals, can do more for our communities to ensure a better future for all.
11 Dec 2020
Breaking barriers: Empowering UCT’s women
As part of the Australian High Commission’s 16 Days of Activism for no Violence against Women and Children campaign, Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng shares her thoughts on how UCT is breaking down barriers to the wellbeing of women by creating networks that empower them.
11 Dec 2020
Inclusive Practices Africa launches on a high note
There are over 300 million persons with disability on the continent. The impact of the burden of disease and disability as well the socio-economic and socio-structural factors that often inhibit the progression of marginalised communities, requires a strong need for the reduction of inequality. The Faculty of Health Sciences’ Inclusive Practices Africa (IPA) Research unit , accredited in 2020, takes this work head on.
11 Dec 2020
The magic of Cape Town Together: Self-organising, neighbourhood-level responses to the COVID-19 crisis
Cape Town Together, a network of self-organising neighbourhood-level groups known as Community Action Networks (CANs), emerged in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers from the Health Policy and Systems Division began working with a team of community organisers, social activists and public health practitioners who sought to catalyse a community-led response to Covid-19, and its socio-economic impacts. From sharing information and resources, to setting up community kitchens, the network became an important part of the overall societal response
11 Dec 2020
UCT-Africa Virtual ENT: A buoyance for academia during COVID-19
Establishing a new online academic programme called UCT-Africa Virtual ENT and launching a flourishing YouTube channel during a pandemic. These are just some of the achievements of the Division of Otolaryngology (ENT) in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
11 Dec 2020
Distinction for first Electrolyser Research Group master’s graduate
Ziba Rajan will be the first master’s graduate from UCT’s Electrolyser Research Group, and she will be graduating with distinction.
11 Dec 2020
‘Graduation would have meant a mission accomplished’
At UCT’s December graduation, a PhD will be awarded posthumously to Dr Mike Abia. His wife, Shuvai Abia, shares his story.
11 Dec 2020
Message from Deputy Dean: Health Services, Dr Tracey Naledi
Within the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Health Services portfolio, the past year was dominated by the SARS-COV-2 pandemic. This was a time of hardship, pain, suffering and death. Who can erase the images of long lines of people queuing for food; or the patient dying alone in hospital without the loving touch of their closest family; or the family left devastated by the death of multiple family members? COVID-19 has served as a harsh reminder of the deep inequities that exist in our country, and the fragility that this brings. It has also been a reminder of the privilege we have to offer care and compassion in a time of need.
11 Dec 2020
Why South Africa should adopt democratic socialism
One way to avoid South Africa falling off a fiscal cliff is to move towards a system of democratic socialism. This according to Sean Gossel and Thomas Koelble from the UCT GSB.
11 Dec 2020
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Building Global Communities of Practices to Reduce Risks from Chemicals and Waste
Using online platforms, the Division of Environmental Health is developing globally active online peer-to-peer learning, stakeholder engagement and collective problem-solving in the complex environment of ensuring the sound management of chemicals and waste to protect the health of marginalized women, children and workers.
10 Dec 2020
New SRC president is more than ready to serve
UCT News speaks to the new SRC president, Declan Dyer, to find out about the student leader and his plans for his term of office.
10 Dec 2020
‘This one’s for you, dad’
UCT PhD graduand Millicent Agangiba has dedicated her doctoral degree to her dad’s memory.
10 Dec 2020
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