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Stand for truth in a tough world The CEO of the South African Institute of Civil Engineering provided Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment graduands with some hard truths and concrete advice about their industry. 09 Apr 2018
Let meaning lead the way South Africa’s most celebrated cartoonist encouraged graduands to follow the path that offers them the greatest significance – even where deviation is required. 09 Apr 2018
Faculty of Law graduation ceremony The Faculty of Law April 2018 graduation ceremony took place on Saturday, 7 April. Justice Yvonne Mokgoro was the recipient of an honorary degree in the evening ceremony. 07 Apr 2018
Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony The fourth Faculty of Humanities April 2018 graduation ceremony took place on Saturday, 7 April, at 14:00. 07 Apr 2018
Faculty of Commerce graduation ceremony The third Faculty of Commerce April 2018 graduation ceremony took place on Saturday, 7 April. 07 Apr 2018
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment graduation ceremony More than 300 Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment graduands assembled in Memorial Hall on Friday, 6 April for the faculty’s second ceremony in the April 2018 graduation season. 06 Apr 2018
Graduation speakers call for activism During the third day of the autumn graduation fest, graduands were urged to become active citizens and surpass the achievements of their parents. 06 Apr 2018
Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony The third Faculty of Humanities April 2018 graduation ceremony took place on Friday, 6 April. Cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro (also known as Zapiro) was the guest speaker at the morning ceremony. 06 Apr 2018
Choose action over passivity Graduands have the skills to be productive, but it is up to them to choose action over passiveness to improve the planet, says Professor Mark New. 06 Apr 2018
Life’s difficulties must not define us – Dr Kisting-Cairncross Dr Sophia Kisting-Cairncross, the executive director of the National Institute for Occupational Health, was the guest speaker and recipient of the President of Convocation Medal at the Faculty of Health Sciences graduation ceremony on Thursday, 5 April. 05 Apr 2018
Faculty of Health Sciences graduation ceremony The Faculty of Health Sciences April 2018 graduation ceremony took place on Thursday, 5 April. Dr Sophia Kisting-Cairncross was the guest speaker and recipient of the President of Convocation Medal at the afternoon ceremony. 05 Apr 2018
New graduates can transform our current "creaky system" Professor Mark New, the faculties of Commerce and Science graduation ceremony guest speaker, reminded graduands that the choices they make are critical to the future of society and the planet. He also urged them to transform our current “creaky” society into a more sustainable and equitable environment. 05 Apr 2018
Professor Peter Dunsby inducted into College of Fellows Professor Peter Dunsby of the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics was inducted into UCT's prestigious College of Fellows during the Faculty of Science graduation ceremony on Wednesday, 4 April. 05 Apr 2018
An open mind is an essential part of being a scientist – Professor Mizrahi Professor Valerie Mizrahi, the Director of the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, addressed graduands during the Faculty of Science graduation ceremony in Memorial Hall on Wednesday, 4 April 2018. 05 Apr 2018
We are the key to a sustainable future Former University of the Western Cape Rector and Vice-Chancellor Professor Brian O’Connell was awarded an honorary degree from the Faculty of Humanities on Wednesday, 4 April 2018. 05 Apr 2018
Professor Brian O'Connell's legacy celebrated University of Cape Town orator Professor Joan Hambidge presented honorary graduate Professor Brian O'Connell's impressive CV on Wednesday, 4 April during the Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony in Memorial Hall. Professor O’Connell also served as the guest speaker at the ceremony. 05 Apr 2018
Schools Improvement Initiative wins Social Responsiveness Award During the Humanities graduation ceremony on Wednesday, 4 April, Dr Jon Clark, Patti Silbert and Ferial Parker were rewarded for their work with the Schools Improvement Initiative. The initiative works with schools in previously disadvantaged areas to boost university entrance rates. 05 Apr 2018
Faculties of Commerce and Science graduation ceremony The second round of April 2018 graduations in the faculties of Commerce and Science took place on Thursday, 5 April. Professor Mark New was the guest speaker at the morning ceremony. 05 Apr 2018
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