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From cleaning cold rooms to master’s degree in arch dam construction Young Malefetsane Letsika didn’t know it then, but dam structural dynamics would play a pivotal role in his later life, earning him a master’s degree in structural engineering. 08 Dec 2023

Africa can respond to climate change and improve standards of living Achievements in reducing poverty will be defined by action we take on climate change. 08 Dec 2023 Republished

Parents urged to be vigilant as vaping by adolescents rises A recent study by the UCT Lung Institute found that almost 7 000 learners vape, more than a quarter of them in Grade 12. 08 Dec 2023 Republished

UCT a partner in new collaborative to strengthen primary healthcare in Africa UCT is one of the nine partners in the new Africa Higher Education Health Collaborative, a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening primary healthcare across Africa. 08 Dec 2023

Graduand’s master’s research foregrounds divorce in Islam Zeenat Samodien’s master’s research focuses on how Muslim women married by Muslim rights experience divorce in South Africa. 07 Dec 2023

From passion to parenting: UCT EMBA graduate’s mindful pursuit of purpose and impact Manisha Govender will graduate with her EMBA from the UCT GSB on Friday, 15 December. 07 Dec 2023

Empowering generations: How a mother’s support inspired a daughter’s success CMD’s head of branding and campaigns, Aniqah Deers, will graduate from UCT on 15 December with an EMBA that’s been on the cards for 13 years. 06 Dec 2023

Distinguished teacher cultivates hope in a hopeless world Assoc Prof Tasleem Ras is one of three recipients of UCT’s 2022 Distinguished Teacher Award. 06 Dec 2023

Coming soon: Summer School, rooted in 100 years of lifelong learning In January, Summer School will celebrate its 74th ‘edition’, continuing UCT’s century-long tradition of continuous lifelong learning. 06 Dec 2023

UCT coordinates the Soapbox Science event for the second time The Soapbox Science project is back for the second time with fantastic science brought to the public by female scientists from universities in the country. 06 Dec 2023

‘The DTA is the only UCT award I have ever coveted’ 04 Dec 2023

‘The spirits are rejoicing. They are home again’ The Sutherland Nine are finally laid to rest in the land of their ancestors, capping a repatriation process that is an exemplary case study. 01 Dec 2023

Include people living with intellectual disabilities in SA’s policy development People living with intellectual disabilities must be included in policy development and implementation processes that directly affect their lives. 01 Dec 2023

UCT’s Open Textbook awardee had students at heart when devising book Nomusa Ntinga’s physiotherapy terminology e-book is the winner of UCT’s 2023 Open Textbook Award. 30 Nov 2023

A new era of urban climate health resilience in Africa CASCADE was launched with a focused mission: to advance the understanding of critical urban health challenges faced by African cities and point towards practical and effective interventions. 30 Nov 2023

Bright lights, stellar service: UCT celebrates its longest serving employees UCT honoured and celebrated exceptional individuals at the 2023 UCT Annual Staff Awards on Thursday, 23 November. 30 Nov 2023

Study reaffirms importance of developing nationwide pollen-monitoring system The nationwide pollen-monitoring study is the country’s first-ever aerospora monitoring system. 30 Nov 2023

Exploring the nexus of obstetric violence and mental ill-health To address the critical issues surrounding maternal health and mental well-being, the Perinatal Mental Health Project organised an event on 23 November. 29 Nov 2023

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