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Sobering inaugural lecture unpacks years of research on gender-based violence, femicide Professor Floretta Boonzaier delivered her inaugural lecture on Wednesday, 11 September. 13 Sep 2024
Considering global perspectives on the University of the Future At an event held last month, UCT continued its conversations around the University of the Future. 10 Sep 2024
Pearly Joubert chats MSc in Neuroscience, Women in Science Award Pearly Joubert’s MSc in Neuroscience explores whether acupuncture can aid healing following an ischemic stroke. 10 Sep 2024
Salome Maswime elected to lead WHO’s collaborating centre UCT’s Prof Salome Maswime has been selected to lead the World Health Organization’s latest Collaborating Centre for Integrated Clinical Care. 09 Sep 2024
UCT celebrates latest PhD graduates UCT celebrated the achievements of its PhD students during a dinner hosted by Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe. 06 Sep 2024
Coveted NRF P-rating win for emerging UCT researchers Three P-rated researchers emerge out of UCT through NRF recognition. 05 Sep 2024
The familiar story of an African patient During an interactive discussion, Assoc Prof Tasleem Ras unpacked some of the challenges patients face at primary healthcare level. 05 Sep 2024
SU and UCT build bridges with Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture Stellenbosch University recently hosted UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela for its annual Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture. 05 Sep 2024 Republished
‘Forward thinking’ UCT, CAF executive programme takes flight UCT and CAF have teamed up to train African football executives. 04 Sep 2024
UCT researchers triumph at NRF awards UCT researchers celebrated by the NRF for their work advancing knowledge and impacting society. 04 Sep 2024
Mothering, womanhood and employment UCT’s Prof Ameeta Jaga used the personal and the professional to tackle the balancing act of mothering, womanhood and employment. 04 Sep 2024
Surf therapy nurtures process of ‘self-discovery’ among children with disabilities Roxy Davis’ master’s was upgraded to a PhD because of the niche area of her research study. 04 Sep 2024
‘Let ubuntu guide you’ A total of 2 079 graduands will be capped during seven ceremonies this graduation season. 03 Sep 2024
Teamwork makes the dream work Art curator Nobukho Nqaba is clear: a determined partnership between her and her husband has been rewarded during September’s graduation ceremonies. 03 Sep 2024
Inaugural address a journey into Islamic feminism As Prof Sa’diyya Shaikh presented her inaugural lecture, she took the distinguished audience on a journey of personal fidelity into the delicately balanced world of Islam and the quest for feminism. 03 Sep 2024
A journey of heritage, innovation, and musical resurgence Prof Mzikantu Zungula Dizu Plaatjies delivered his inaugural lecture on 28 August. 02 Sep 2024
Creating a UCT community of support towards reducing GBV UCT’s Office for Inclusivity and Change offered gender advisor training to student advisors and staff who serve as first responders to survivors of gender-based violence. 02 Sep 2024
Reforestation continues as UCT restores its urban forest following devastating fires Arbour Week is set to kick off with a significant environmental restoration project in the dam precinct at UCT. 01 Sep 2024
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