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The day of the exam This guide will help you to plan every aspect of your exam day so that there are no nasty surprises. 18 Oct 2019
Genetic detective: case of the neural crest UCT researchers have set up a genetic library to help improve understanding of how vertebrates – including ourselves – grow and develop. 18 Oct 2019
New IT school already at home in 4IR The newly launched UCT School of Information Technology straddles three faculties and is developing other programmes in tandem with another three. 17 Oct 2019
‘Let’s lead with distinction’ – Phakeng It was an evening of celebration when UCT’s young awardees were honoured during the university’s annual Student Leadership Awards this week. 17 Oct 2019
Medicines for Africans by Africans UCTʼs Professor Kelly Chibale is on a drive to highlight the importance of research platforms that allow medicines to be customised for African patients. 17 Oct 2019
UCT Rainbow Week 2019 The University of Cape Town’s keenly-awaited Rainbow Week was held from 7 to 11 October, 2019. It was hosted by Rainbow UCT and the university’s Office for Inclusivity and Change. 17 Oct 2019
Climate emergency, urban opportunity New research by the African Centre for Cities interrogates the way African cities are dealing with climate change – and the potential benefits. 17 Oct 2019
Heritage site veggie garden tackles student hunger Student volunteers have turned the soil in the first section of a sustainable vegetable garden on a campus heritage site, to tackle student food insecurity. 16 Oct 2019
10 tips for exam preparation As consolidation week kicks off today, students are encouraged to ensure they are preparing for the upcoming exams in the most efficient way. 16 Oct 2019
Scrub Run raises over R200 000 The Scrub Run, organised by UCT’s Surgical Society to raise funds for the Weekend Waiting List Initiative at Red Cross, raised more than R200 000. 16 Oct 2019
VC’s Inaugural Lecture: Professor Edwin Muchapondwa On 9 October, Professor Edwin Muchapondwa presented a Vice-Chancellor’s Inaugural Lecture: “Nature resolves economic problems for humans – must humans not reciprocate?”. 15 Oct 2019
Collaboration key for sustainable research Speaking at an African Climate and Development Initiative event examining sustainable research, Professor Lesley Green called for collaboration between the sciences and social sciences. 15 Oct 2019
Breaking barriers to a cure for HIV Research has shed light on a barrier to developing an HIV cure: the latent viral reservoir that persists indefinitely in people on antiretroviral treatment. 15 Oct 2019
UCT’s retirees are celebrated and honoured after years of service Nearly 90 retirees from across the University of Cape Town were honoured at the annual Retirees Dinner on 8 October, 2019. The evening was marked with fun and nostalgia. 15 Oct 2019
Fifth win for UCT sprint sensation UCT athlete Mpumelelo Mhlongo was named the university’s top sportsperson for the fifth consecutive year at the annual sports awards. 15 Oct 2019
Constructing a new image for Macassar A partnership led by the community and UCT lecturer Clint Abrahams has resulted in a common space where residents are constructing a new image for Macassar. 15 Oct 2019
Research projects boost aquaculture in Africa University of Cape Town researchers are embarking on two large collaborative research projects for the development of sustainable aquaculture in Africa. 15 Oct 2019
Queerness and religion in conversation Reconciling faith and queer identity can be difficult for those who do not subscribe to the heteronormative expectations of many religious communities. 14 Oct 2019
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