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UCT Libraries must embrace ‘hidden gems’ in curriculum design New UCT Libraries head Ujala Satgoor discusses her wish list, books, a dog called Fudge – and why the libraries’ collections are vital to curriculum design. 11 Mar 2019
Race, gender significant drivers of inequality in SA Race and gender contribute significantly to South Africa’s persistent and durable poverty and inequality – and this is where urgent work needs to be done. 08 Mar 2019
‘Political meddling’, ‘cadre deployment’ crippling municipalities Municipalities are in crisis thanks to human capacity and financial constraints, but more so due to meddling and abuse of power by political leaders. 08 Mar 2019 Republished
UNESCO Chair for ‘open education’ professor UCT Associate Professor Cheryl Hodgkinson-Williams is the newly appointed holder of the UNESCO Chair in Open Education and Social Justice. 08 Mar 2019
Cool donation to student feeding programme A shiny double-door fridge, donated by the Strategic Fuel Fund, is a welcome addition to UCT’s student Food Programme which distributes 600 lunch packs daily. 08 Mar 2019
UCT’s hijab-wearing rugby player talks inclusivity When Zahraa Hendricks ran onto the field for the UCT women’s rugby team, she could never have imagined the attention her hijab would spark. 08 Mar 2019
UCT cycling star for global triathlon champs UCT cyclist Hayley Preen has qualified for two international triathlon championships after an impressive win at the recent XTERRA SA Championships in Grabouw. 07 Mar 2019
Open data needs ethical, efficient management Opening access to UCT’s substantial body of research will foster development and empowerment, along with personal advancement for individual researchers. But there are watchpoints. 06 Mar 2019
‘Forensic giant’ Knobel dies Retired head of UCT’s Division of Forensic Medicine Professor Deon Knobel has been lauded as a “forensic giant” following his death on 1 March. 06 Mar 2019
Real-life Pokémon GO for birders It’s not a return of the Pokémon GO craze; it’s the UCT Birding Club’s Isomi Challenge that has avid campus birdwatchers racing around to “catch ‘em all”. 06 Mar 2019
Breaking barriers in fine art Digital technologies have created new media for fine art, believes Warren Marais, a Michaelis School of Fine Art graduate who used the eResearch Oculus Rift to create a virtual reality short film for his final project. 05 Mar 2019
Levelling the maths, physics playing field Thabang Sebetoane’s brainchild, the tutoring project Tshehetso, uses coaching and mentoring to prepare potential engineering students for success at university. 04 Mar 2019
Climate change: the human factor UCT is driving cutting-edge research to quantify the long-term effects of humans on global warming, with a specific focus on the consequences for the global south. 04 Mar 2019
Vrye Weekblad’s future in a new media landscape If it is to succeed, the new Vrye Weekblad must actively address the challenge of how to appeal to all Afrikaans readers – across class, race and gender. 01 Mar 2019
Letter reveals truth about family tragedy A Jewish mother’s letter to her children reveals the truth about a family tragedy in the aftermath of the 1917 Russian Revolution – and inspires a groundbreaking documentary. 01 Mar 2019
Opera student sings her way to victory UCT opera student Nombulelo Yende won the main prize at the 2018 International Competition of Belcanto Vincenzo Bellini, following in the footsteps of her older sister. 01 Mar 2019
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