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How ecology, statistics and interdisciplinary collaboration can save species UCT’s Prof Res Altwegg delivered his inaugural lecture on 8 May. 13 May 2025
The art of transformation As part of its deliberate and continuous commitment to holistic institutional transformation, UCT is fostering and integrating creative arts as a vital part of this journey. 12 May 2025
Adventures in Statistical Ecology UCT’s Prof Res Altwegg delivered his inaugural lecture on 8 May. 08 May 2025
Prof Chibale elected to prestigious US National Academy of Sciences Prof Kelly Chibale, the Neville Isdell Chair in African-centric Drug Discovery & Development at UCT, has been elected to the US-based National Academy of Sciences. 07 May 2025
RMF10: PhD study challenges narratives around protest violence Dr Mapheyeledi Sibindlana’s doctoral research interrogates the contested nature of violence during the Rhodes Must Fall protests. 02 May 2025
From research to impact: How VACFA is transforming vaccine policy in Africa World Immunization Week, commemorated on the last week of April, brings a spotlight to the work of UCT’s VACFA which works across the continent to rid Africa of vaccine-preventable diseases. 02 May 2025
UCT researcher’s work challenges colonial inheritance UCT scholar Eve Wong has conducted rare research on the revivalism of the Khoisan movement in South Africa. 02 May 2025
Spotlighting the power of collaboration as UCT hosts the Worldwide Universities Network ‘Partnerships are greater than the sum of their parts’ was the theme of the day when UCT hosted members of the Worldwide Universities Network. 31 May 2024
UCT professor elected Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences UCT researcher receives recognition for achieving the highest level of excellence and advancing AI in Africa. 31 May 2024
Productive capabilities are pathway to reclaiming economic sovereignty in Africa Prof Horman Chitonge spoke about how to reclaim Africa’s economic sovereignty during his inaugural lecture. 31 May 2024
Innovating for impact: NSTF awards shortlist UCT academics The finalists for the prestigious 2023/2024 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards have been announced and UCT academics are well represented in many of the award categories. 28 May 2024
UCT VC’s proposals for strengthening scientific freedom in Africa UCT VC interim Emer Prof Daya Reddy contributed to a recent UNESCO's report that outlines challenges and opportunities in scientific freedom, his recommendations aim to strengthen STI systems across Africa. 28 May 2024
Professor Ntobeko Ntusi delivers valedictory address Prof Ntobeko Ntusi bid farewell to UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital on Wednesday, 22 May, in what was a maiden valedictory lecture for UCT. 28 May 2024
‘Camagu Dosini’: Honouring Dizu Plaatjies After more than three decades at UCT’s South African College of Music, Professor Dizu Plaatjies will retire at the end of the year. 28 May 2024
The CFO’s role in ensuring sustainability and excellence at UCT Vincent Motholo recently spoke at the IFAC’s Advisory Group meeting, where he shared insights into his own professional journey, including his current role as CFO at UCT. 28 May 2024 Republished
A Tribute to Dizu Plaatjies: UCT’s Maestro of African Music The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrates the legacy of Dizu Plaatjies, a pioneer in African music and cultural preservation, as he concludes his tenure at UCT. 27 May 2024
UCT announces new VC: Professor Mosa Moshabela UCT proudly welcomes Professor Mosa Moshabela as its new vice-chancellor, effective 1 October 2024. 24 May 2024
Thirty years of freedom: Protecting South Africa’s children UCT’s Lucy Jamieson said protecting SA’s children is a collective effort. 24 May 2024
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