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Big wins for UCT at Presidential Golf Day Khaya Jack from UCT’s Development and Alumni Department participated in the Presidential Golf Challenge in February 2023, taking top place in his division. 28 Feb 2023
UCT’s Nelson Mandela School contributes to building African Continental Free Trade Area The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance supports the creation of an African Continental Free Trade Area to accelerate economic transformation on the continent. 27 Feb 2023
Cape Town’s 2021 runaway wildfire: an effect of climate change Rising global temperatures may lead to further extreme wildfire weather conditions in the Mother City in the future. 27 Feb 2023
Flute from his femur – A researcher’s journey with healthcare tech, AI ‘Bone Flute’ caps Ralph Borland’s collaboration with a Tygerberg Hospital surgeon – and a personal journey that fuses art, research, and his experience as a patient. 27 Feb 2023
UCT hosts luncheon for new cohort of “Blue Carpet” Scholarship recipients The Vice-Chancellor’s Blue Carpet Scholarship is awarded to South Africa’s top matriculants who choose to study at UCT 24 Feb 2023
Blue carpet rolled out for SA’s top performing matriculants VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng welcomed the country’s top performing matriculants to Glenara for the annual Blue Carpet Scholarship awardee luncheon. 23 Feb 2023
Summer School 2023 The University of Cape Town (UCT) Summer School 2023 ran from 9 to 28 January in its 73rd year of this festival of open learning. 21 Feb 2023
Summer School: a growing public showcase for UCT research Summer School in January marked the first back-to-campus iteration of UCT’s famed festival of learning since COVID-19 lockdown. And attendees were delighted. 21 Feb 2023
Ikey Tigers brace for 2023 Varsity Cup competition Having been close to Varsity Cup rugby honours two years in a row as losing finalists and semi-finalists, UCT’s 1st XV rugby team is ready to atone in 2023. 21 Feb 2023
George Ekama (1949–2023) George Ekama passed away on 19 February 2023. 19 Feb 2023
We share a concern for the sustainability of our future UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng called on sustainable collaboration for issues confronting South Africa, the continent and the world at the recent Heads of Mission breakfast. 16 Feb 2023
UCT welcomes first-year students UCT hosted a Welcome Day Festival for first-year students on Thursday, 9 February 2023. 16 Feb 2023
UCT treats new students to jamboree ahead of 2023 academic year UCT marked the end of Orientation 2023 by organising a well-attended Welcome Festival as the academic year got under way. 16 Feb 2023
Project Flamingo: A beacon of light for patients with breast cancer Thanks to its weekend catch-up surgery initiative, Project Flamingo provides hope to patients with breast cancer. 15 Feb 2023
Cape Town’s water: heading in the wrong direction The City of Cape Town’s inhabitants are using too much water, contrary to warnings to implement water-saving measures. 13 Feb 2023
‘If it’s not a calling, find another job’ – Dr Imtiaz Sooliman Gift of the Givers’ Dr Imtiaz Sooliman set the tone for returning physiotherapy students with a hard-hitting message about mercy, love, care, compassion and ethics. 10 Feb 2023
UCT book reflects ‘ingenuity, innovation and perseverance’ UCT recently launched an open-source book on entrepreneurship. 10 Feb 2023
New digital tool helps prepare for malaria outbreaks in southern Africa The Wellcome Trust has provided approximately R487 million to support global research to address urgent health threats brought about by climate change. 08 Feb 2023
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