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Gordon Herbert (1931-2021): Pioneering graduate from Trafalgar High This graduation season, we remember pioneering graduate Gordon Herbert (class of 1955) – one of only five students of colour allowed to study at UCT. 23 Jul 2021
Leadership a priority for new law scholarship The recently launched Everard and Joan MacFarlane Family Leadership Scholarship will support UCT law students through a holistic faculty-based programme. 23 Jul 2021
In pictures: Celebrating UCT’s Humanities and Health Sciences PhD graduates The University of Cape Town (UCT) recently celebrated the 2021 mid‑year graduation ceremonies, from 12 to 19 July. On 14 and 15 July. 23 Jul 2021
A socially distanced graduation celebration The University of Cape Town (UCT) recently celebrated the 2021 mid-year graduation ceremonies, from 12 to 19 July. 23 Jul 2021
UCT’s online high school: innovative, quality education for all With the launch of the UCT Online High School, innovative, quality high school education will be available to all South African learners from January 2022. 22 Jul 2021
UCT thanks volunteers and donors following campus fire UCT Vice-Chancellor Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng joined students to express deepest gratitude to everyone who supported the university during the devastating fire of Sunday, 18 April. 22 Jul 2021
African women with diabetes at high risk of cardiovascular disease UCT PhD research says one in every 11 African women of childbearing age has type 2 diabetes, and is at high risk of cardiovascular disease. 21 Jul 2021
Cape Town’s baboon programme: Successful coexistence between wildlife and urban communities Baboons spending more time in their natural habitats and suffering fewer human-caused injuries and deaths is cause for celebration, writes UCT’s Professor Justin O’Riain. 21 Jul 2021 Republished
How can Africa rise to the challenge of a sustainable future? Two keynote speakers from UCT’s recent Research Symposium challenge us to think about a sustainable future for Africa. 21 Jul 2021
Increasing access to awe and splendour of the ancient world UCT lecturer Bianca Warley explains Classics and the importance of making this discipline accessible to a wider audience. 21 Jul 2021
‘Coloured’ men are more than a violent stereotype Research by UCT PhD graduate Simone Peters encourages scholars to think carefully about how they write about race – and the consequences for affected communities. 20 Jul 2021
Graduation 2021: A virtual grand affair The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) bumper mid‑year graduation season saw 6 175 students graduate virtually during six faculty ceremonies, which took place at 18:00 each evening. 20 Jul 2021
Faculty of Science Graduation – 19 July 2021 at 18:00 UCT’s Faculty of Science is the sixth and final ceremony of the July 2021 graduation season, taking place online at 18:00 on Monday, 19 July. 19 Jul 2021
Final call for The Pitch applications The Pitch has reopened its applications for a second and last call to students. Get your application in before midnight on 23 July. 19 Jul 2021
UCT’s Nicholas Notten takes world canoe ocean racing crown UCT student Nicholas Notten won the Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships in Spain earlier this month, paddling to victory in a field of over 250 competitors. 19 Jul 2021
UCT selects first Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship recipient Luhlanganiso Majebe is the first recipient of UCT’s Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship, established by the Faculty of Humanities in partnership with the Development and Alumni Department. 19 Jul 2021
Faculty of Law Graduation – 16 July 2021 at 18:00 UCT’s Faculty of Law is the fifth ceremony of the July 2021 graduation season, taking place online at 18:00 on Friday, 16 July. 16 Jul 2021
Goal Buddy: debut challenge for res students during winter vac UCT’s Residence Life team has introduced Goal Buddy, an optional 30 day motivational programme for students during the winter vacation. 16 Jul 2021
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