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Honouring teaching excellence Two of the four recipients of UCT’s Distinguished Teacher Award 2023 discuss their winning teaching philosophies. 20 Nov 2024
SRC leadership effects significant personal growth for former president Hlamulo Khorommbi has left his role as 2023/2024 SRC president with significant personal growth and a deep sense of fulfilment. 19 Nov 2024
Acceptance and faith: how master’s student Saad Naveed rebuilt his life after tragedy 19 Nov 2024
Seven UCT graduates among 11 Southern African Rhodes Scholarship recipients for 2025 Seven UCT graduates were named among the 11 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for 2025 in the Southern African cohort. 19 Nov 2024
UCT medical students raise over R150 000 for emergency surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital The UCT Surgical Society hosted its annual Charity Ball in support of the Groote Schuur Hospital Trust’s Emergency Funds for Emergency Surgery initiative, and raised more than R150 000. 19 Nov 2024
Inclusivity, creativity key for Distinguished Teacher Award winners The four recipients of UCT’s Distinguished Teacher Award 2023 were feted at a cocktail event to mark their achievements. 18 Nov 2024
Fiona Mulaudzi: the inspiring face climbing the ranks 15 Nov 2024
UCT GSB MBA ranked number seven globally for impact and sustainability The UCT GSB’s MBA programme has been ranked number seven globally and number one in Africa in the 2024 Better World MBA ranking by ‘Corporate Knights’ magazine. 15 Nov 2024
Closing the mental healthcare gaps that leave hundreds behind Research by a UCT PhD candidate reveals that care is deficient for South Africans living with severe mental health conditions upon discharge from psychiatric facilities. 14 Nov 2024
‘Teaching is your purpose’ UCT’s School of Education marked the 9th cohort of newly qualified teachers with an inspiring celebration. 14 Nov 2024
Controlling the diabetes crisis: Insights from UCT researchers on World Diabetes Day  As we mark World Diabetes Day, we showcase work done at UCT to better understand the impact of, and drive policy around, diabetes management.  14 Nov 2024
‘Our guests are our ambassadors’ First-rate guest reviews win UCT’s All Africa House, part of the university’s hospitality offering, an Agoda service excellence award. 13 Nov 2024
Translating the value of women’s ‘help’ The value afforded to women’s intellectual labour in the field of translation was in the spotlight during Prof Makhosazana Xaba’s AC Jordan commemoration lecture. 13 Nov 2024
Study shows 10% of children in high-burden TB settings may develop the disease by age 10 Recent research has revealed a high risk of TB infection and disease in children up to 10 years old who live in areas where TB spread is common. 12 Nov 2024
UCT students excel at SDG Summer School and Olympiad Three UCT students have made a significant impact at the 2024 SDG Summer School in Geneva and the subsequent SDG Olympiad in Paris. 12 Nov 2024
Designing for a sustainable continent and planet Prof Sudesh Sivarasu delivered his inaugural lecture on 24 October. 12 Nov 2024
UCT celebrates and honours retirees UCT hosted a lunch for retirees on 6 November at Glenara, the vice-chancellor’s residence. 12 Nov 2024
Two bilingual education projects revolutionise in-class learning The iSayensi Yethu and Languaging-for-Learning projects have demonstrated the benefits of bilingual learning for school-going children. 11 Nov 2024
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