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UCT’s iconic d-school Afrika is the top green-certified new academic building in Africa
A plaque handover was the final seal on d-school Afrika’s exceptional 6-Star rating by the Green Building Council SA, marking its position as a flagship on the continent, and beyond.
23 Feb 2024
Older Person’s Grant not ‘nearly enough’ to support SA’s elderly
The older persons’ care needs and social grants research study revealed that homes dependent on the Older Person’s Grant recorded a gross underspend on food.
22 Feb 2024
UCT’s University of the Future deliberates funding guarantees
Funding mechanisms were one of the key points to consider during UCT’s University of the Future workshop session held recently.
22 Feb 2024
The power of voices: Supporting inclusivity through podcasting
UCT’s CILT has launched a podcast, which is designed to serve as a platform for showcasing innovative teaching and learning, among other things.
21 Feb 2024
UCT study empowers medical students through AI and open educational resources
Research by UCT’s DOT4D has brought to light an innovative approach in medical education, leveraging AI to empower students in creating open educational resources.
20 Feb 2024
Elections 2024: Political parties mobilise youth participation
UCT hosted a youth political party debate on campus to drum up their support for the inclusion of young people in their organisations.
15 Feb 2024
Joint professorships and fellowships awarded to UCT and UoB scholars
UCT and UoB award joint professorships and fellowships to develop and deepen their strategic research partnership.
15 Feb 2024
Med student’s elective abroad ‘memorable, magical, meaningful’
After a few weeks, UCT med student Moses Malebana concluded a successful elective at the Medical University of Graz.
15 Feb 2024
Machine-learning research earns UCT academic NRF P-rating
UCT’s Dr Jan Buys has been awarded a prestigious P-rating by the National Research Foundation.
15 Feb 2024
A joyful welcome
The Department of Student Affairs recently hosted an annual welcome festival ahead of the 2024 academic year.
14 Feb 2024
‘The University of the Future belongs to all those who prepare for it’
UCT’s University of the Future envisions a transformative shift in higher education, emphasising a student-centred approach, among other objectives.
14 Feb 2024
How do we move forward as a country when the remnants of apartheid remain?
Social and spatial apartheid legacy remain unchallenged, said UCT Emer Prof Julian Cooke in a recent Summer School lecture.
14 Feb 2024
SA Magistrates’ Courts survey reveals ‘reassuring’ outcome
A survey by UCT’s Democratic Governance and Rights Unit revealed that Magistrates’ Courts are upholding the fundamental constitutional imperatives of equality and dignity.
08 Feb 2024
Three UCT academics among Clarivate’s highly cited list
UCT’s Prof Estelle (Vicki) Lambert, Prof Dan Stein, and Assoc Prof Darren Martin have been included on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list.
08 Feb 2024
Assessing the state of post-school education in an unequal society
UCT’s Dr Emma Whitelaw spoke about the state of the economics of the post-school education system.
07 Feb 2024
Don’t take hearing loss for granted
Lebogang Ramma, a professor in audiology at UCT, delivered the first inaugural lecture of 2024 on Thursday, 1 February.
05 Feb 2024
UCT-led palliative care programme honours ‘life before death’
The Abundant Life Palliative Care programme serves terminally ill patients and their loved ones in Cape Town’s southern suburbs.
01 Feb 2024
Big wins for UCT at Presidential Golf Day
Khaya Jack from UCT’s Development and Alumni Department participated in the Presidential Golf Challenge in February 2023, taking top place in his division.
28 Feb 2023
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