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Dr Stuart Saunders Lecture: The Nine Circles of Scholarship Distinguished Professor Philippe-Joseph Salazar presented the third Dr Stuart John Saunders Lecture, titled ‘The Nine Circles of Scholarship’ at Groote Schuur Hospital on 22 May. 29 May 2023
‘A growing swamp’ – Dysfunction and corruption threaten SA’s universities Corruption and dysfunction threaten the future of South African universities – and generations of students. This was the message of a Summer School Extension Series talk. 26 May 2023
New research on Sutherland Nine remains digs deeper into their lives, deaths New research has dug deeper into and revealed insights into the lives of the Sutherland Nine, who were donated unethically to UCT in the 1920s. 25 May 2023
UCT RDA collaborates with ACU to launch second Commonwealth Futures Climate Research cohort UCT’s Researcher Development Academy has been appointed as a training partner for the Association of Commonwealth Universities second Commonwealth Futures Climate Research cohort. 25 May 2023
SA’s ‘Science Oscars’ names UCT finalists In acknowledgement of their groundbreaking work in the fields of science, engineering and technology, 12 UCT scientists have been selected as finalists for the 2022/2023 NSTF-South32 Awards. 25 May 2023
STEMinists: Latest edition of UCT Anti-racism Conversation Series focuses on women in STEM The UCT Anti-racism Conversation Series continues, with the latest event focused on African women in the STEM fields. 19 May 2023
Climate change to push species over abrupt tipping points Climate change is likely to abruptly push species over tipping points as their geographic ranges reach unforeseen temperatures, finds a new study co-led by a UCT researcher. 19 May 2023
UCT Open Day 2023 UCT’s Open Day is aimed at learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12, and their families 19 May 2023
UCT ParaSports hosts Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Basketball On Sunday, 30 April, the University of Cape Town (UCT) ParaSports hosted a Wheelchair Basketball tournament. The club invited the Conquerors Wheelchair Basketball Club from Retreat to play against a combined UCT team featuring players from UCT Basketball, UCT Radio and UCT ParaSports. 19 May 2023
Water vulnerability highlighted in UCT’s new mural UCT researchers recently teamed up with Interfer to create a new mural visualising the stories of local community members’ experiences of water. 18 May 2023
‘Find your scholarly voice’ – new RLP cohort advised Guest speaker Prof Stella Nkomo shared experiences from her academic journey with the 2023 Research Leadership Programme cohort of mid-career women academics. 18 May 2023
Success for UCT researchers in pan-African research programme The projects of four University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers have been awarded funding by the DELTAS Africa II programme, designed to build pan-African research consortia and develop African-led research. 18 May 2023
Of thick books, dreams and robotic dogs – UCT’s Open Day attracts multitudes UCT was buzzing on Open Day 2023 after a two-year hiatus following COVID-19 restrictions. The annual academic fair is aimed at learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12, their families and teachers. 18 May 2023
Open Day 2023 The annual University of Cape Town (UCT) Open Day is aimed at high school learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12, their families and teachers, and presents an ideal opportunity to explore the vast range of undergraduate study options available at UCT. 17 May 2023
UCT ranks in top 1.4% of universities worldwide UCT has been named the top university in Africa in the Center for World University Rankings. 16 May 2023
UCT Inaugural Lecture with Prof Kirsty Donald Prof Kirsty Donald’s inaugural lecture focused on the risk and resilience in early childhood brain development. 15 May 2023
Context matters: Understanding childhood brain development During her inaugural lecture, UCT’s Prof Kirsty Donald delved into what factors are prevalent in the maturing of the brain. 15 May 2023
Falling Walls Lab is heading for Cape Town Falling Walls Lab is coming to UCT in September. 12 May 2023
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