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Second cohort of AI2050 Senior Fellows named Seven new Senior Fellows selected to solve hard problems in artificial intelligence through multidisciplinary research, with up to US$7 Million in support. 20 Oct 2023

Exploring the multifaceted work of higher education development CHED embarked on a process called “graphic harvesting” in which units within CHED were given the opportunity to reflect and examine their practice. 19 Oct 2023

UCT leads higher education conference on collaborative vision of health and empowerment The first gathering of the Africa Higher Education Health Collaborative, of which UCT is a key partner, took place recently in Cape Town. 18 Oct 2023

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program gives impetus to the spirit of ubuntu The transformational Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program has enriched the lives of undergraduate and postgraduate African students and has been a catalyst for change. 17 Oct 2023

Second career-boosting opportunity for translational scientists Thanks to a £7.5 million investment from LifeArc, a new round of CAN Fellows will be established to receive support for five years. 17 Oct 2023

Carnival lights up campus on inaugural UCT Day, all in aid of students The 6 October inaugural UCT Day was a mega carnival, the fun and games underpinned by a fundraising campaign to support urgent student needs. 16 Oct 2023

Bubble Soccer and the UCT Day experience: An alumnus’ reflection UCT alumnus and graduate intern Thandile Xesi gives his view of UCT Day, mostly from within a Bubble Soccer orb. 16 Oct 2023

Shooting stars: UCT women’s soccer on a roll, with national champs in sight The UCT Women’s Football team is heading for Bloemfontein for the provincial finals of the Sasol League. A win means promotion to the national league. 16 Oct 2023

Blowing things up for science Professor Steeve Chung Kim Yuen delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday, 10 October. 16 Oct 2023

‘Truly outstanding scholarship’ central to the work of newly inducted UCT Fellows Four new UCT Fellows were inducted on 3 October and six new College of Fellows Young Researchers awardees were recognised. 13 Oct 2023

UCT celebrates inaugural Future Leaders programme cohort The Future Leaders programme was established in 2018 to nurture up-and-coming scholars from various faculties across the university. 13 Oct 2023

UCT prioritises holistic health on campus VC interim Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy said the university has prioritised the practice of holistic health among students. 12 Oct 2023

Commitment and concern – VC bids SRC farewell The 2022/2023 UCT SRC were treated to a farewell dinner as their term nears its end. 11 Oct 2023

Revolutionising assistive robotics: Global insights from the BRICS Future Skills Challenge 2023 UCT MedTech’s leadership in the Manufacturing Robotics Challenge set the tone at the BRICS Future Skills Challenge 2023 event. 11 Oct 2023

Inaugural lecture: Shareholders, stakeholders and company law reform Environmental, social and governance factors become increasingly important in company law as companies and directors move towards more stakeholder-inclusive policies and practices. 10 Oct 2023

Points to ponder as University of the Future gathers steam UCT’s University of the Future project must consider certain parameters to fulfil its intended purpose, according to former finance minister Trevor Manuel. 10 Oct 2023

Engagement key to unlocking UCT sport growth UCT’s new sport and recreation manager, Mark Bashe, is hitting the ground running with an engagement centred approach. 05 Oct 2023

Inequality in higher education mushroomed by COVID-19 pandemic Research led by UCT’s Siyaphambili Project revealed large increases in dropout rates, mainly at historically disadvantaged universities, merger and new institutions in 2020. 04 Oct 2023

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