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The role of accountancy professionals in strengthening democracy Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke delivered the third Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture for 2021 on Thursday, 30 September 2021. 30 Sep 2021

Servant leadership essential to incoming head of Information Systems Associate Professor Maureen Tanner is the new head of UCT’s Department of Information Systems. 30 Sep 2021

The world needs a different type of ambition Despite a seemingly overwhelming number of global challenges, the SDGs set a profound agenda for universal good governance. 30 Sep 2021 Opinion

UCT launches portal to highlight SDG-relevant research UCT has launched an online portal dedicated to research relevant to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 30 Sep 2021

Heritage Month: UCT cleansing ceremonies a powerful transformation narrative Khoi and San land cleansing ceremonies were held at three locales on UCT’s Rondebosch campuses, part of the university’s Heritage Month activities. 29 Sep 2021

Join the Mental Health Awareness Month fun run UCT’s Student Wellness Service will host the university’s first Run/Walk4Mental Health on Sunday, 10 October. 29 Sep 2021

UCT co-hosting international cybersecurity competition UCT’s Cybersecurity Capacity Centre has partnered with the Atlantic Council for the first edition of the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge developed specifically for South African students. 29 Sep 2021

International students can get vaccinated Sharon Mogale, a UCT final year medical student and UCT SRC international students’ coordinator, calls for a more inclusive vaccine strategy and vaccine solidarity. 29 Sep 2021

‘Teach disagreement in a consensus-ridden climate’ The primary task of a history teacher is to encourage disagreement in a consensus-ridden climate, said DTA winner Dr Bodhisattva Kar. 29 Sep 2021

‘Teaching is a civic duty’ For his versatile, flexible and creative approach to teaching and learning, UCT has honoured Dr Marlon Swai with a Distinguished Teacher Award. 29 Sep 2021

Decrease hospital admissions with COVID-19 vaccinations UCT’s Global Surgery Division is supporting an uptake in vaccinations to prevent severe COVID-19, in turn decreasing hospital admissions. 28 Sep 2021

ZIMSOC and IAPO host financial literacy webinar series for students UCT’s IAPO and student society ZIMSOC recently hosted a financial literacy series. 28 Sep 2021

UCT in top 100 for graduate employability UCT has been ranked 95th in the world in the 2022 Quacquarelli Symonds Graduate Employability Rankings. 28 Sep 2021

The evolution of COVID-19: how long until it stops mutating? UCT Associate Professor Darren Martin is tracking the virus responsible for the biggest global health emergency of modern times. 27 Sep 2021

COVID-19: Alternate-day schooling leads to significant learning gaps UCT learning expert Associate Professor Joanne Hardman says even though the new alternate-day school arrangement could result in considerable learning gaps, all is not lost. 27 Sep 2021

Fertiliser from urine: winning master’s research underscores SDGs Master’s candidate Hlumelo Marepula’s winning research converts urea, commonly found in urine, into fertiliser – good news for sustainability and realising the African Union’s Agenda 2063. 27 Sep 2021

Bristol University ‘illustrious professor’ honour for VC Phakeng Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will have the honour of becoming the University of Bristol’s first Bristol Illustrious Visiting Professor. 27 Sep 2021

UCT vacation accommodation manager appointed to FEDHASA Cape’s Young Professionals segment Phelokazi Mbebe has been appointed as the alternate chairperson of FEDHASA Cape’s Young Professional segment. 23 Sep 2021

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