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Thinking outside the narrative box UCT recently hosted Judge of the ICJ, Dire Tladi, who delivered the 58th TB Davie Memorial Lecture. 03 Oct 2024
UCT and IDIA unveil groundbreaking VR software UCT’s Department of Astronomy and IDIA have released new innovative VR software. 03 Oct 2024
UCT-led project creates pipeline for sustainable food waste management system The Waste-Energy-Food-Water Nexus project forms part of UCT’s sustainable campus initiative. 02 Oct 2024
No coach, no problem, as UCT Cheerleading Club elevates The UCT Cheerleading Club is finding their feet slowly but surely. 01 Oct 2024
UCT’s first sitting volleyball tournament ‘a roaring success’ UCT ParaSports Club, in partnership with UCT Volleyball and ParaVolley Western Cape, hosted the first Sitting Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday, 24 September. 01 Oct 2024
A champion on the track and beyond UCT PhD candidate Mpumelelo Mhlongo participated in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, winning a gold and bronze medal, as well as setting two world and Paralympic records. 30 Sep 2024
VCs in conversation: Future-proofing UCT for the next generation UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela and former VC Dr Max Price held a conversation on leadership recently. 27 Sep 2024
Blind, visually impaired learners use LEGO to learn through play The LEGO Braille Bricks project, currently in its extended pilot phase, helps blind and visually impaired children to learn through play. 27 Sep 2024
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue Prof Gregory Smith delivered his inaugural lecture on 19 September 2024. 26 Sep 2024
Ancient games: The future of education UCT’s School of Education’s OERiGA project is using indigenous games to equip Generation Z educators and learners with essential skills for the digital age. 25 Sep 2024
ACDI launches PiNC Lab to advance nature-based climate solutions in Africa The African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), based at UCT, has launched a new nature-based solutions-focused research group. 23 Sep 2024
‘I play to have fun, but also to win’ UCT’s eGaming team are USSA eSports university champions. 23 Sep 2024
UCT student entrepreneur tops regional competition category Jordan Smith topped the research category in the regional round of the 2024 Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition. 20 Sep 2024
UCT’s Gundo Maswime scoops 2024 SANRAL SAICE Academic Staff Award Gundo Maswime a lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering has received the 2024 SANRAL SAICE Academic Staff Award. 19 Sep 2024
‘It’s about convenience for the patient’ SHAWCO makes hay while the sun shines with ‘biggest of the year’ family day clinic in Hout Bay. 19 Sep 2024
Stellar scholars earn place in UCT’s College of Fellows Four esteemed UCT academics, whose work has contributed to global knowledge in their fields, have claimed their place in the College of Fellows. 18 Sep 2024
From 30% to PhD: Dr Olwethu Waka’s mathematical journey equals success From failing maths with 30% to earning a PhD, Dr Olwethu Waka’s journey exemplifies perseverance and success against the odds. 18 Sep 2024 Republished
UCT, CAF Football Management Executive Programme hailed a success UCT and CAF’s pilot Football Management Executive Programme concluded with an awards ceremony for delegates. 17 Sep 2024
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