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UCT cheerleaders redefine inclusivity and embraces sport status The UCT Cheerleading Club redefines cheerleading as a sport, emphasising inclusivity and skill. 29 Dec 2023

UCT students continue to dominate the Greenovate Awards UCT students win top prizes at the Greenovate Awards. 28 Dec 2023

Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition – a ‘game-changing’ experience Vuyolwethu Mpetshwa, a finalist in the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition, said the experience shaped her entrepreneurial journey meaningfully. 28 Dec 2023

‘I decided to go for my dream’ The funding Tatenda Nyamutamba was meant to receive in 2021 for her master’s was declined at the last minute. Her Plan B was to fund herself. 28 Dec 2023

A win for books at the 2023 UCT Annual Staff Awards Prof Dan Stein, Dr Mignonne Breier and Assoc Prof Barbara Boswell took home top honours for their literary contributions at the 2023 Staff Awards. 27 Dec 2023

VC celebrates Ikey Tigers’ repeat World University Rugby Cup success VC interim Emer Prof Daya Reddy congratulates the Ikey Tigers rugby team and management for their impressive three-peat win at the 2023 World University Rugby Cup. 27 Dec 2023

‘Never stop looking for opportunities’ UCT’s CMD employee Lizette Hendricks reflects on the long road to obtaining her undergraduate degree. 27 Dec 2023

Thrills and tears: UCT’s summer graduation comes to a close The UCT summer graduation saw more than 1 800 obtain new academic qualifications. 22 Dec 2023

UCT leaps to 31st in the world for sport science UCT placed 31st in the world for sport science in the latest ShanghaiRanking released on 15 December. 22 Dec 2023

Readers’ Choice 2023 As we look back on 2023, we celebrate some of the stories that were popular with readers of the UCT News website during the year. 22 Dec 2023

Tackling Africa’s grand challenges together UCT tackles the continent’s grand challenges through seven project awards selected for potential for impact, scale and sustainability in addressing UCT’s Vision 2030 for research. 22 Dec 2023

A doctorate programme for progress UCT has been working with the University of Stirling in Scotland to help staff at historically disadvantaged South African universities obtain PhDs. 22 Dec 2023

UCT-led project amplifies mothers’ voices to effect social change A group of mothers from low-income communities in Cape Town utilised photography to shine a spotlight on their struggles and advocate for change. 21 Dec 2023

Graduates showcase their flair for fashion at the December 2023 graduation ceremonies 2 Graduates stepped out in style while celebrating their achievements 21 Dec 2023

Graduates showcase their flair for fashion at the December 2023 graduation ceremonies 1 Graduates stepped out in style while celebrating their achievements 21 Dec 2023

A retrospective on writing The UCT Newsroom bids farewell to senior writer, Helen Swingler, taking a look back at her 25-year career at the university. 21 Dec 2023

Celebrate success: memorable moments at the December 2023 graduations UCT graduates marked their achievements with joy, laughter and heartfelt celebrations 21 Dec 2023

FHS graduate’s research focuses on combating breast cancer in African women UCT graduate, Maryam Karaan is on a mission to develop tools to combat cancer 21 Dec 2023

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