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‘Climate Frontiers’ podcast: Connecting science and society UCT’s Climate System Analysis Group presents a podcast series exploring the latest thinking, approaches and debates in climate science. 30 Jul 2021
It’s time for Africa to ‘roll up its sleeves and take action’ Strategic cooperation that leads to effective implementation is what Africa needs to shape the future we want and avoid the one we don’t. 30 Jul 2021 Republished
UCT joins forces with NASA for biodiversity survey Regarded as one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet, South Africa’s Greater Cape Floristic Region is set to be the subject of a first-of-its-kind biodiversity survey conducted by NASA. 29 Jul 2021
Help at hand: Alumni campaign launched to support GBV survivors UCT has called on its alumni around the world to support Alumni in Action, a new campaign to assist survivors of gender based violence on campus. 29 Jul 2021
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘Theory, a kind of idolatry’ Internationally acclaimed author and renowned feminist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered the second UCT VC’s Open Lecture for the year. 29 Jul 2021
UCT Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie On 28 July, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered the second virtual UCT Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture for 2021. 28 Jul 2021
Theory, a kind of idolatry Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered the second Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture for 2021 on Wednesday, 28 July 2021. 28 Jul 2021
UCT student chosen for Talloires Network Steering Committee UCT student Rowyn Naidoo is one of only two student representatives chosen for the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities’ Steering Committee. 28 Jul 2021
VC to share academic success tips in webinar On 29 July Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will shares tips for academic success during a webinar for UCT students. 28 Jul 2021
UCT drug discovery trailblazer among Juneteenth biotech leaders The US-based Timmerman Report has named UCT’s Professor Kelly Chibale as one of 22 rising black biotech leaders. 27 Jul 2021
Lockdown is taking a toll on the mental health of pregnant women COVID-19 lockdown is taking a toll on the mental health of pregnant women living in low-resource settings. 27 Jul 2021
UCT lecturer recognised with Western Cape Government service excellence award Dr Itumeleng Ntatamala’s work in occupational medicine recently earned him one of the Western Cape Government’s 2020 Service Excellence Awards. 26 Jul 2021
Gordon Herbert (1931–2021): Pioneering graduate from Trafalgar High This graduation season, we remember pioneering graduate Gordon Herbert (class of 1955) – one of only five students of colour allowed to study at UCT. 23 Jul 2021
Leadership a priority for new law scholarship The recently launched Everard and Joan MacFarlane Family Leadership Scholarship will support UCT law students through a holistic faculty-based programme. 23 Jul 2021
In pictures: Celebrating UCT’s Humanities and Health Sciences PhD graduates The University of Cape Town (UCT) recently celebrated the 2021 mid‑year graduation ceremonies, from 12 to 19 July. On 14 and 15 July. 23 Jul 2021
A socially distanced graduation celebration The University of Cape Town (UCT) recently celebrated the 2021 mid-year graduation ceremonies, from 12 to 19 July. 23 Jul 2021
UCT’s online high school: innovative, quality education for all With the launch of the UCT Online High School, innovative, quality high school education will be available to all South African learners from January 2022. 22 Jul 2021
UCT thanks volunteers and donors following campus fire UCT Vice-Chancellor Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng joined students to express deepest gratitude to everyone who supported the university during the devastating fire of Sunday, 18 April. 22 Jul 2021
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