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IDM extension project boosts continent’s biomedical research capacity The launch of the new IDM North and South Pavilions, through the Courtyard Extension Project, will support the Institute’s burgeoning world-class research. 14 Nov 2022
New Fellows of 2022 are welcomed into the UCT College of Fellows UCT hosted a dinner on Monday, 7 November 2022, to welcome the new Fellows inducted into the College of Fellows. 11 Nov 2022
Launch of the UCT Transformation Conversation Series UCT launches transformation conversation series, starting with a focus on anti-racism 11 Nov 2022
Triumphant newly qualified teachers celebrate inaugural year in the classroom The cohort of newly qualified teachers celebrated the end of their first year in the classroom on Wednesday, 9 November. 11 Nov 2022
‘It’s not easy to say goodbye’ UCT retiree Felicia Dyantyi reflects on 20 years as a member of the Properties and Services Department. She says she has mixed feelings about her pending new beginning. 11 Nov 2022
US$2.4 trillion in climate finance needed for developing world by 2030 Richard Calland is the co-author of a hard-hitting report presented at COP27; a compelling research- and data-based argument for increased and accelerated climate finance. 10 Nov 2022
Seven new ARUA centres of excellence mooted for Africa Seven new ARUA centres of excellence will boost Africa and Europe’s collaborative research endeavours, targeting priority scientific areas. 10 Nov 2022
ARUA vice-chancellors meet at UCT UCT hosted vice-chancellors and university presidents from various African and European countries for a meeting to discuss collaboration between these universities 10 Nov 2022
Winning project reimagines Delft stormwater basin UCT master’s student Tauhir Rakiep has won the Best Student/Research Project category of the inaugural #cocreate Blue-Green Cities Design Awards. 10 Nov 2022
UCT Golf Day: A swinging success The inaugural UCT Golf Day took place at Steenberg Golf Club in Tokai with an aim to raise funds for the VC’s Scholarship. 10 Nov 2022
UCT admits four distinguished academics to College of Fellows The annual College of Fellows dinner is an opportunity to celebrate UCT’s achievements and the triumphs of its revered researchers. 10 Nov 2022
‘Hold Still’ showcasing at The Baxter UCT’s Nadia Davids and Jay Pather once again team up for the world premiere of David's latest play, ‘Hold Still’, at The Baxter in November. 09 Nov 2022
Patel’s cheetah locomotion study gets major funding boost USA-based company MathWorks supports UCT’s African Robotics Unit’s research into cheetah locomotion to the tune of R2.2 million. 09 Nov 2022
Research into Cape Town helicopter rescue missions – mainstay for accident prevention strategies Between 2012 and 2016, the South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service search-and-rescue helicopters in the Western Cape rescued more than 600 people in distress. 09 Nov 2022
Three UCT students showcase scientific solutions in Geneva As finalists of a competition, three UCT students flew to Geneva for a summit that linked them with top science innovators. 08 Nov 2022
UCT brewing team brings the cup home The UCT Brewing Team from the Department of Chemical Engineering has brought the Intervarsity Brewing Cup back to UCT. 08 Nov 2022
The convergence of isiXhosa texts and sociology Sociology researchers at UCT are making early isiXhosa texts accessible – and key – to contemporary African sociology.  08 Nov 2022
UCT College of Fellows 2022 This year, four new fellows have merited special recognition for original, distinguished academic work. 07 Nov 2022
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