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UCT researchers excel at L’Oréal-UNESCO awards Four women researchers from UCT were among those feted by the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South African National Programme. 13 Nov 2019
Farming in South Africa is under threat from climate change. Here’s how Climate scientist and researcher at UCT Dr Peter Johnston provides his recommendations on what can be done to increase climate resilience in agriculture. 13 Nov 2019 Republished
UCT’s Mpumelelo Mhlongo breaks own world record University of Cape Town star sprinter Mpumelelo Mhlongo has broken his own world record at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai. 12 Nov 2019
‘Help us change our institution’ UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng urged the 2019 New Academic Practitioners’ Programme (NAPP) cohort to help build a better and stronger university. 12 Nov 2019
Skeletons and closets: how UCT reburied the dead The Sutherland Reburials Project enabled UCT to attempt to provide an ethical model of redress and social justice through science. 12 Nov 2019 Republished
‘I’m seeing activism in South Africa’ UCT Council member Nazeema Mohamed says responding to gender-based violence in higher education institutions needs to be a unified effort. 12 Nov 2019
UCT GSB global leader in ethical business education The UCT GSB is the only business school in Africa to feature in the 2019 Corporate Knights Better World MBA Ranking. 11 Nov 2019
Gold medal for leading cervical cancer researcher Professor Lynette Denny’s 25-year body of research on cervical cancer, the magnitude of which is significantly higher among black women in South Africa, has won her a prestigious gold medal. 08 Nov 2019
Careers Service wins big at SAGEA Awards UCT Careers Service has cemented its reputation as a leader in its field after winning three awards from the SA Graduate Employers Association. 08 Nov 2019
Umthombo 4: a spotlight on neuroscience The latest issue of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) research magazine, Umthombo, was launched at the annual research function, along with the year’s Research and Innovation Highlights. 08 Nov 2019
Talking ‘white fragility’ with Robin DiAngelo Sociologist, academic and author of the bestseller White Fragility, Dr Robin DiAngelo, will be part of a moderated discussion at UCT on Monday, 11 November. 07 Nov 2019
UCT’s 2020 Mandela Rhodes scholars Seven UCT students will form part of the prestigious Mandela Rhodes Foundation Class of 2020, joining another 47 inspiring young leaders from across Africa. 07 Nov 2019
Excellent, loyal, nurturers of a new generation Thanks to the invaluable role of UCT’s National Research Foundation A-rated scholars, the university can face the future with confidence, says VC Mamokgethi Phakeng. 07 Nov 2019
Support programme bolsters new teachers UCTʼs School of Education recently celebrated a graduation with a difference as its fourth cohort of young educators completed their year-long Newly Qualified Teachers Project programme. 07 Nov 2019
Two pioneering researchers join college of fellows Two new Fellows were inducted into the University of Cape Town’s prestigious College of Fellows, while six researchers were honoured with Young Researcher Awards at the annual Fellows dinner at UCT in October 2019. 07 Nov 2019
UCT celebrates its sportspersons of 2019 UCT celebrated its student sportspersons at the annual Sports Awards Dinner on 11 October 2019. 07 Nov 2019
UCT students shine at the 2019 student leadership awards There was plenty to celebrate at the 2019 Student Leadership Awards that were held at the Baxter Hall Residence on Tuesday, 15 October. 07 Nov 2019
Sutherland Reburial Media Conference On Monday, 4 November, UCT hosted a media conference about the Sutherland Reburials Project. Watch the recording of the live stream. 06 Nov 2019
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