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Stuart Saunders: A mentor who imparted wisdom and offered guidance Former UCT Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price pays tribute to Dr Stuart Saunders, who passed away after a short illness on 12 February. 24 Feb 2021
Stuart Saunders: ‘He laid firm grounds for the UCT of today’ From one former UCT vice-chancellor to another: Professor Njabulo S Ndebele fondly reflects on his time with Dr Stuart Saunders. 24 Feb 2021
‘It was a privilege to know him’ UCT alumna Margaret Elsworth shares her memories of Dr Stuart Saunders, who passed away after a short illness on 12 February. 24 Feb 2021
A courageous leader who opened doors for many Mamphela Ramphele, the former UCT vice-chancellor whose term of office followed Dr Stuart Saunders’, expresses gratitude for his courageous leadership. 23 Feb 2021
UCT launches WhatsApp FAQ tool A new tool answering frequently asked questions about UCT via WhatsApp offers prospective students the opportunity to access the information they need quickly and easily. 23 Feb 2021
Managing crises in a time of divisions Retiree Dr Kenneth Hughes, a UCT student activist during the 1960s and a lecturer when Dr Stuart Saunders was vice-chancellor, remembers Saunders’ “tightrope” management. 23 Feb 2021
UCT VC congratulates matriculants of 2020 2020 was a difficult year for learners writing their final matriculation examinations. 23 Feb 2021
Under the Baobab: Essays to Honour Stuart Saunders on his Eightieth Birthday The African Yearbook of Rhetoric, Vol. 2 No. 2, 2011 imprinted a Special Series in honour of Dr Stuart Saunders. 22 Feb 2021
SA launches COVID-19 vaccination drive On 17 February UCT researchers witnessed frontline healthcare workers, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize being vaccinated against COVID-19. 22 Feb 2021
Filling the African genome gap Professor Ambroise Wonkam, director of Genetic Medicine of African Populations (GeneMAP), is intent on capturing the full scope of Africa’s genetic variation. 22 Feb 2021
Malnutrition: ‘a slow violence against our children’ At the launch of this year’s South African Child Gauge, Dr Tshepo Motsepe spoke about malnutrition and how it constitutes violence against children. 22 Feb 2021
Emeritus Professor Jean Cleymans: 1944–2021 It is with great sadness that we share news of the death of Professor Jean Cleymans. 22 Feb 2021
Stuart Saunders: ‘a champion of education for all’ UCT alumna, clinical psychologist and human rights activist Nomfundo Walaza reflects on the legacy of former vice-chancellor Dr Stuart Saunders. 22 Feb 2021
Winning PhD highlights African indigenous knowledge systems Dr Cecilia Durojaye’s doctoral thesis has won the African Studies Review 2020 annual prize for the best Africa-based doctoral dissertation. 19 Feb 2021
The stronger we become: ‘creating an immersive, contemplative space’ Nkule Mabaso and Associate Professor Nomusa Makhubu have won a UCT Creative Works Award for their exhibition The stronger we become. 19 Feb 2021
Mary Burton gives a tribute to the late Stuart Saunders Mary Burton pays tribute to the former vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town, Dr Stuart Saunders. 19 Feb 2021
COVID-19: a vaccine guide for beginners UCT’s Prof Ed Rybicki, the director of UCT’s Biopharming Research Unit, unpacks the need-to-knows about COVID-19 vaccination. 19 Feb 2021
UCT scientists to start Phase 1 clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine candidate UCT researchers are expected to start the Phase 1 clinical trial of the hAd5 T-cell COVID-19 vaccine candidate this month. 18 Feb 2021
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