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Translating the value of women’s ‘help’
The value afforded to women’s intellectual labour in the field of translation was in the spotlight during Prof Makhosazana Xaba’s AC Jordan commemoration lecture.
13 Nov 2024
Study shows 10% of children in high-burden TB settings may develop the disease by age 10
Recent research has revealed a high risk of TB infection and disease in children up to 10 years old who live in areas where TB spread is common.
12 Nov 2024
UCT students excel at SDG Summer School and Olympiad
Three UCT students have made a significant impact at the 2024 SDG Summer School in Geneva and the subsequent SDG Olympiad in Paris.
12 Nov 2024
Designing for a sustainable continent and planet
Prof Sudesh Sivarasu delivered his inaugural lecture on 24 October.
12 Nov 2024
UCT celebrates and honours retirees
UCT hosted a lunch for retirees on 6 November at Glenara, the vice-chancellor’s residence.
12 Nov 2024
Two bilingual education projects revolutionise in-class learning
The iSayensi Yethu and Languaging-for-Learning projects have demonstrated the benefits of bilingual learning for school-going children.
11 Nov 2024
UCT researcher wins ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal
At the recent ASSAf annual awards, a UCT researcher received the prestigious Gold Medal, while nine others were inaugurated as new members of the academy, with one also joining SAYAS.
08 Nov 2024
Shining a spotlight on science
Soapbox Science encourages learning and debate and was recently held at Pierhead at the V&A Waterfront.
07 Nov 2024
People need to play
Neuropsychology expert Prof Mark Solms of UCT’s Neuroscience Institute delivered a lecture to university alumni as part of the Legacy Society’s drive to attract endowments.
05 Nov 2024
Queer South Africa’s health system
The LGBTQ+ Health and Advocacy Symposium was held on Friday, 1 November, and Saturday, 2 November.
05 Nov 2024
SWEEP UCT’s conference: a powerful stand against gender-based violence
UCT’s SWEEP chapter’s GBV conference brought together some of the most powerful and courageous voices in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence.
05 Nov 2024
Farewell to Elizabeth De Vos: Honouring 23 Years of service at UCT
Celebrating 23 years of dedicated service: UCT bids farewell to Elizabeth De Vos and fellow retirees.
04 Nov 2024
Global south healthcare workers empowered to tackle complex diseases
The Knowledge Translation Unit’s Practical Approach to Care Kit supports primary healthcare professionals in the face of mounting disease burden.
04 Nov 2024
IDM’s Sustainable Science Initiative: A first for Africa in greener research
The IDM has taken a step towards greener practices and policies with the launch of its Sustainable Science Initiative.
01 Nov 2024
Empowering women together
On Saturday, 26 October, UCT’s Commercial Development team hosted FemFEST, a one-day celebration dedicated to empowering women from all walks of life.
31 Oct 2024
Building an environmentally sustainable campus – together
Two separate projects initiated by the Future Water Institute and the ACDI were designed to encourage participants to adopt more sustainable behavioural practises.
31 Oct 2024
Making digital financial inclusion a reality
UCT’s Financial Innovation Hub has secured a partnership with the Interledger Foundation in a bid to bridge the digital financial divide.
31 Oct 2024
UCT Day 2024: A Celebration of Community and student support
The 2024 edition of UCT Day celebrated community, connection, and the power of giving. It united staff, students, alumni, and families in support of two crucial programmes: Unlocking Futures Bursary Fund and the UCT Food Sovereignty Programme.
30 Oct 2024
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