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Youth Month: Young Africans are key to continental free trade agreement Africa’s youth are key to the success of the agreement of the African Continental Free Trade Area, the world’s largest free trade area in terms of participating countries. 21 Jun 2021

The intersection between activism and academic excellence On 16 June, Professor Elelwani Ramugondo facilitated a Youth Day webinar investigating the role that activism plays in helping students achieve academic success. 18 Jun 2021

Children’s Institute releases resource pack for VAC researchers UCT’s Children’s Institute has co-created a resource pack for research practitioners working in the area of violence against children. 18 Jun 2021

Students’ innovative business ideas enter regional competition Eight budding UCT student entrepreneurs will proceed to the regional round of the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition later this year. 17 Jun 2021

South Africa and Nigeria must join forces for Africa’s future Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng addressed a delegation of Nigerian foreign ministry officials involved in an immersive programme at the UCT GSB about the future of Africa. 17 Jun 2021

Youth Month: Find your passion, says 24-year-old lecturer Clinical anatomist Jeshika Luckrajh is one of UCT’s youngest lecturers. She spoke about her trajectory, a new city and the dynamics of youth and authority. 15 Jun 2021

Student’s start-up prioritises sneakers, soap and art Anele Siyotula, a UCT honours student and the founder of 1Stop Tekkie Wash, says constantly striving to improve your business will contribute to its success. 15 Jun 2021

South Africa’s vaccine rollout can succeed Professors Nicoli Nattrass and Jeremy Seekings believe South Africa’s vaccine rollout can succeed – but it will require leadership and tough negotiations with drug companies. 15 Jun 2021 Republished

Stationery giant PNA donates to Jagger Reading Room UCT’s Jagger Reading Room has received a R50 000 donation from PNA. The funds will go towards the library’s restoration project. 14 Jun 2021

Youth Day: ‘I remember police chasing learners’ Retired UCT academic Emeritus Professor Gavin Younge recalls how Cape Town youth played a pivotal role in the student protests on 16 June 1976. 14 Jun 2021

UCT VC shares good news on Jagger Reading Room salvage project VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng’s latest communiqué praises UCT Libraries staff and volunteers who have rescued thousands of valuable archive items following the 18 April fire. 11 Jun 2021

Claiming Africa’s place in the Fourth Industrial Revolution UCT Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe delivered the keynote address at Harvard’s inaugural “Partnerships in STEM Innovation and Future Africa” symposium. 11 Jun 2021

Genetic determinants of rheumatic heart disease risk in black Africans identified A pan-African study led by UCT researchers has identified the genetic determinants of rheumatic heart disease risk in black Africans. 11 Jun 2021

Missing targets to end HIV in children, a global failure Governments must review their national strategies and commit resources to three key paediatric HIV issues, writes UCT’s Professor Linda-Gail Bekker and UKZN’s Professor Kaymarlin Govender. 11 Jun 2021 Republished

The Sisonke trial: Eight lessons for the nationwide vaccine roll-out UCT’s Professor Linda-Gail Bekker and Associate Professor Lara Fairall reflect on valuable lessons learnt from the Sisonke programme. 10 Jun 2021 Republished

POPIA must ‘become ingrained in how we do our jobs’ As the deadline approaches, UCT held an information session to ensure staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to comply with POPIA. 10 Jun 2021

Meet UCT’s 2021 ‘Science Oscar’ finalists On 29 July 2021, the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) will host its 23rd annual awards gala in partnership with South32. 09 Jun 2021

UCT top in Africa in latest world rankings UCT has been placed 226th globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2022. 09 Jun 2021

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