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South–South partnership inspires formation of Knowledge Translation Unit in Brazil The formation of a Knowledge Translation Unit in Brazil showcases the benefits of South–South partnerships regarding improving healthcare in low- and middle-income countries. 31 Jul 2023
Pay it forward: EMS launches young adults coding course The Centre for Extra-Mural Studies has launched two coding courses for young adults and senior learners – a leg up in a society of rising youth unemployment. 31 Jul 2023
Government ‘systematically denied’ care for elderly, young children during global pandemic UCT master’s student Juhi Kasan’s research revealed that government failed to aptly support the elderly and young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. 31 Jul 2023
UCT celebrates July 2023 PhD graduates A joyous occasion as UCT caps more than 100 PhD graduates 31 Jul 2023
Macassar’s community ‘storytelling project’ wins 2022 Social Responsiveness Award Winner of the 2022 Social Responsiveness Award, Clint Abrahams, talks about the design-build project that brought a community, its history and stories to life. 31 Jul 2023
Vice-Chancellor interim welcomes UCT community back for second semester UCT Vice-Chancellor interim, Emeritus Prof Daya Reddy welcomes staff and students back from mid-year break 28 Jul 2023
Gina Ziervogel takes the helm at the African Climate Development Initiative Assoc Prof Gina Ziervogel brings experience in climate governance, adaptation and transdisciplinary approaches to her new role of director of the African Climate and Development Initiative. 27 Jul 2023
A moment of pride and joy The University of Cape Town (UCT) capped over 100 PhD graduates during a ceremony held at the Sarah Baartman Hall on 21 July 2023. 27 Jul 2023
UCT caps over 100 PhD graduates UCT once again celebrated its academic community during the July PhD graduation ceremony. 27 Jul 2023
Re-imagining Africa’s story Former UCT VC Dr Mamphela Ramphele and Stellenbosch University’s Assoc Prof Rika Preiser presented findings uncovered during a collaborative project. 27 Jul 2023
EBE launches positive psychology programme to build resilience and academic success The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment will launch a semester-long character strengths course for its students after an overwhelmingly successful pilot programme. 27 Jul 2023
An honorary doctorate for jazz legend Tete Mbambisa Well-known South African composer and pianist Tete Mbambisa receives honorary doctorate from UCT. 27 Jul 2023
Four distinguished South Africans receive UCT hon docs In recognition of their top-rated work across a multitude of fields, UCT has awarded four esteemed South Africans honorary doctorates. 26 Jul 2023
The sweet spot of systems and design thinking UCT’s Richard Perez and Fergus Turner collaborated to produce a workshop on systems and design thinking at the recently held Africa Impact Summit. 26 Jul 2023
UCT academic appointed SARChI Chair in Artificial Intelligence Systems UCT’s Assoc Prof Deshen Moodley was recently awarded the SARChI Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence Systems. 26 Jul 2023
Paying forward the ‘wow factor’ of stargazing Funded by the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory, Professor Daniel ‘DJ’ Pisano takes up the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair in Extragalactic Multi-wavelength Astronomy. 25 Jul 2023
UCT’s first COO bows out Dr Reno Morar reflects on two events that shaped his COO tenure at UCT and how he is looking forward to his new role in Gqeberha. 25 Jul 2023
Fighting coloniality for humanisation The first session of the “Transformation: A Humanising Praxis Think Tank Series” took place on 18 July, led by human and social development researcher Dr Benita Moolman. 24 Jul 2023
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