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Empowering the youth: UCT hosts political debate The UCT Department of Student Affairs together with UCT student governance structures and the Youth Advisory Panel of the Royal Danish Embassy hosted a debate between political parties. 17 May 2024
A ‘flying star who remains a grounded gem’ delivers inaugural lecture UCT’s Professor Lesley Green delivered her inaugural lecture on 14 May – marking her ascent to full professor. 16 May 2024
UCT among the top 1.3% universities in the world The latest rankings from the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) place UCT in the top 1.3% of universities globally. 16 May 2024
UCT’s Youth Civic Day and Political Debate: Empowering the youth to shape the nation’s democratic future The University of Cape Town’s Youth Civic Day tackles low participation of youth in civic and electoral politics, promoting inclusive governance. 16 May 2024
From Homo Economicus to Homo Sedimenta: Learning from the Failed Impact Assessments for Cabo Delgado’s Offshore Gas Projects, Mozambique UCT’s Professor Lesley Green delivered her inaugural lecture on 14 May – marking her ascent to full professor. 14 May 2024
Perinatal depression: Why it’s in the spotlight Maternal Mental Health Month is observed in May with a focus on perinatal mental health. 14 May 2024
The case for a systems approach to technology in organisations Prof Lisa Seymour’s inaugural lecture focused on a systems approach to technology in organisations. 14 May 2024
Rising Star Award recipient Dr Sabelo Hadebe on forging a career out of immunology Dr Sabelo Hadebe, a senior lecturer in the immunology division in the Faculty of Health Sciences, was one of 15 global recipients of the Rising Star Award from the International Union of Immunological Society in December 2023. The award recognises outstanding early-career professionals who have made significant contributions to the field of immunology and their communities. 14 May 2024
SHAWCO’s paediatric clinic brings hope to Hout Bay The Sentinel Primary School in Hout Bay served as the base of a SHAWCO Health paediatric clinic on Saturday, 11 May. 13 May 2024
Sindiswa ‘Mam’ Sindi’ Ntshongwana (1954–2024) Mrs Sindiswa “Mam Sindi” Ntshongwana passed away at her home in Tshwane after long battle with ill health. She was 70 years old. 13 May 2024
Ntobeko Ntusi: a humanist with an unblinking gaze UCT’s Prof Ntobeko Ntusi is set to take up the hot seat at the South African Medical Research Council. 10 May 2024 Republished
Thirty years of freedom: ‘It’s not personal; it’s Constitutional’ Former Constitutional Court judge and anti-apartheid activist Albie Sachs discussed the independence of the Constitutional Court during an afternoon sitting. 10 May 2024
Calling for a systems approach to technology in organisations Professor Lisa Seymour presented her inaugural lecture on 9 May, 2024. 09 May 2024
UCT signs historic MoU with CAF focused on training African football executives The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 in Cairo, Egypt. 09 May 2024
The South African civil justice system: Transformative steps to bridge the gap Professor Mohamed Paleker delivered his inaugural lecture on 7 May 2024. 09 May 2024
UCT graduates take home over R4.5m in Motsepe-backed prize Omnivat, a renewable energy startup founded by five UCT graduates, are the runners-up of a prestigious energy innovation competition backed by SA billionaire Patrice Motsepe. 09 May 2024 Republished
Justice Yvonne Mokgoro (1950–2024) Former Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro died in early May at the age of 73. 09 May 2024
Destination UCT: Getting a snapshot of Africa’s best UCT showcased what it can offer prospective students during the annual Open Day on Saturday, 4 May. 08 May 2024
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