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UCT congratulates seven SA Women in Science Award Winners
Seven UCT researchers were recently honoured in the Department of Science and Technology’s Women in Science Awards.
12 Oct 2023
Commitment and concern – VC bids SRC farewell
The 2022/2023 UCT SRC were treated to a farewell dinner as their term nears its end.
11 Oct 2023
UCT researchers among top 2% in the world
Over one hundred and thirty UCT academics are included in the University of Stanford’s rankings list of the top 2% of scientists in the world.
11 Oct 2023
Revolutionising assistive robotics: Global insights from the BRICS Future Skills Challenge 2023
UCT MedTech’s leadership in the Manufacturing Robotics Challenge set the tone at the BRICS Future Skills Challenge 2023 event.
11 Oct 2023
UCT Day: University of the Future challenge for staff and alumni
The challenge was hosted on Wednesday, 4 October as part of UCT Day celebrations
10 Oct 2023
Inaugural lecture: Shareholders, stakeholders and company law reform
Environmental, social and governance factors become increasingly important in company law as companies and directors move towards more stakeholder-inclusive policies and practices.
10 Oct 2023
Points to ponder as University of the Future gathers steam
UCT’s University of the Future project must consider certain parameters to fulfil its intended purpose, according to former finance minister Trevor Manuel.
10 Oct 2023
UCT Pride Month kicks off with a round table discussion
The opening event of Pride Month focused on recognising and unpacking African and queer histories.
10 Oct 2023
Chuck (Charles Francis) Feeney (1931–2023)
The University of Cape Town deeply mourns the passing of the Founder of Atlantic Philanthropies, Mr Chuck Feeney.
09 Oct 2023
South African Pride Month 2023 at UCT: Opening Function
The opening function included a round table discussion on the rights and realities of the LGBTQIA+ community at UCT and the broader Africa
09 Oct 2023
UCT hosts its first sports festival
The Student Sports Union, in collaboration with the University of Cape Town (UCT) Residence Council and the Students’ Representative Council, hosted the inaugural UCT Sports Festival from 29 September to 1 October
06 Oct 2023
Engagement key to unlocking UCT sport growth
UCT’s new sport and recreation manager, Mark Bashe, is hitting the ground running with an engagement centred approach.
05 Oct 2023
Inequality in higher education mushroomed by COVID-19 pandemic
Research led by UCT’s Siyaphambili Project revealed large increases in dropout rates, mainly at historically disadvantaged universities, merger and new institutions in 2020.
04 Oct 2023
Students need guidance to engage ancestral callings and customs
UCT’s first indigenous healthcare advisor talks about her journey to understanding her ancestral calling and the importance of an integrated wellness service for students.
04 Oct 2023
UCT College of Fellows 2023
This year, four new fellows have merited special recognition for original, distinguished academic work.
03 Oct 2023
UCT prof calls for increased investment in TB vaccine research
UCT’s Prof Mark Hatherill called for a quantum jump in TB vaccine research and development funding during a recent panel discussion of the UN High-level Meeting on Tuberculosis.
03 Oct 2023
More accolades for UCT’s d-school
UCT’s d-school Afrika has raked in more accolades, being awarded a 6 Star Green Star Rating and three SAPOA awards in one month.
03 Oct 2023
Grade 11 learners exhibit at the UCT Irma Stern Museum
For the second time this year, the UCT Irma Stern Musuem will host the Rethinking Irma Stern exhibition.
02 Oct 2023
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