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Tackling South Africa’s teen mental health crisis Two PhD researchers from UCT’s CPMH have successfully tested school-based interventions to tackle anxiety and depression among teens. 23 Oct 2024

Hans Beushausen elected to lead global construction research organisation UCT’s Prof Hans Beushausen has been elected to lead the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures. 23 Oct 2024

‘The essence of all of us is humanity, love’ At a recent conference hosted at UCT, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman unpacked how Gift of the Givers impacts the world amid great devastation and loss. 22 Oct 2024

Glenda Cox elected to Open Education Global Board of Directors Assoc Prof Glenda Cox, who currently holds the UCT UNESCO Chair in Open Education and Social Justice, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Open Education Global. 22 Oct 2024

Shakespeare and social justice: Reading ‘The Tempest’ tea leaves Prof Sandra Young connected the play “The Tempest” to social justice as she delivered her inaugural lecture. 18 Oct 2024

UCT GSB’s EMBA ranked 31st globally for Overall Satisfaction by the Financial Times The UK’s Financial Times has placed the UCT GSB among the best EMBAs in the world for alumni satisfaction in its new 2024 rankings. 18 Oct 2024

Lecture explores ever-expanding understanding of the universe On 8 October, Professor Amanda Weltman delivered her inaugural lecture in the Maths Block’s M304 lecture theatre, an apt location given that this was where she used to lecture first-year students. 15 Oct 2024

Don’t profligate on defence: Here’s why There is very little support for any belief that military spending is a good way to stimulate a country’s economy, according to Prof Eftychia Nikolaidou. 15 Oct 2024

The test for higher education readiness Emer Prof Alan Cliff’s new book documents 30 years’ worth of research, which critically assesses literacies testing for higher education readiness. 10 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

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

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

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

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

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