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Commitment, courage and time to pause As the interim VC’s final evening as host, he thanked UCT’s HoDs for their courage and willingness to serve. 31 Jul 2024
GRIT introduces AI chatbot to UCT staff and students This event was marked with a live demonstration session highlighting the features and capabilities of the AI chatbot Zizu, which linked to their groundbreaking GBV app, Kwanele. 31 Jul 2024
Interim VC says goodbye to ‘dedicated, loyal’ UCT community UCT’s VC interim, Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy, is saying goodbye to the position, 16 months after he was tasked with leading UCT. 31 Jul 2024
UCT Law’s gaming app brings legislative learning to life UCT’s Assoc Prof Cathleen Powell has spearheaded the creation of a gaming app designed to transform the way law students engage with the legislative process. 29 Jul 2024
‘It takes a child to raise a village’ During his inaugural lecture, UCT’s Prof Rudzani Muloiwa discussed the fundamentals to ensure the well-being of children all over. 29 Jul 2024
Mediation as a mechanism for redress UCT’s cohort of mediators held their Community of Practice meeting in early July. 26 Jul 2024
Human One, can these bones live? – Thirsting for the well-being of the Afrikan child in a world of becoming During his inaugural lecture, UCT’s Prof Rudzani Muloiwa discussed the fundamentals to ensure the well-being of children all over. 25 Jul 2024
Organisational culture pivotal to building engaged workforce UCT’s Development and Alumni Department hosted a panel discussion with three successful alumni that delved into the building blocks that contributed to their success. 25 Jul 2024
Tracey Chambers on social entrepreneurship and female empowerment UCT alumnus and founder of Taking Care of Business, Tracey Chambers is transforming lives through innovative social entrepreneurship and fostering a supportive sisterhood in the workplace. 25 Jul 2024
Championing women in leadership UCT alumnus Advaita Naidoo shares insights on how to break down structural barriers and promote inclusivity in the workforce. 25 Jul 2024
Nazmeera Moola on sustainable leadership UCT alumn us, Nazmeera Moola shares how she integrates sustainability into investment decisions and fosters supportive environments. 25 Jul 2024
Empowering inclusive leadership UCT alumnus, Naadiya Moosajee and co-founder of WomHub discusses breaking barriers and fostering inclusive leadership. 25 Jul 2024
UCT Epic Job Expo – close to 4 000 opportunities There are bursaries, job opportunities and so much more available at the Epic Job Expo on 7 August. 25 Jul 2024
Increasing the Child Support Grant could eliminate child food poverty A research report by UCT’s Children’s Institute revealed that millions of South Africa’s children are living below the food poverty line. 25 Jul 2024
‘We will continue to thrive and achieve greater things’ The leadership of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance looked back on 10 years of its academic programme on 18 July. 24 Jul 2024
Launch of the UNESCO Network on Open Education: A milestone for social justice in academia UCT UNESCO Chair joins groundbreaking global UniTWIN Network on Open Education. 24 Jul 2024
Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance – a decade on It has been 10 years since the establishment of UCT’s Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance's academic programme – and this milestone was celebrated on 18 July. 23 Jul 2024
The IDM seeks health innovations in infectious diseases Discovering the IDM’s pioneering research from novel diagnostics to drug resistance and non-communicable diseases offers insight into the dynamic landscape of infectious and NCD research. This has profound implications for public health. 23 Jul 2024
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