Welcome to the University of Cape Town News
Wamkelekile, Welkom
Questions on bio-bricks grown from urine answered News that UCT had grown the first bio-brick from human urine made world headlines. Dr Dyllon Randall’s subsequent public lecture answers common questions about the project. 16 Jan 2019
Finding Khoisan connections on the Cape Flats A UCT Summer School course examines research into and discussions about South Africa’s indigenous peoples and their connection to the Cape Flats. 16 Jan 2019
UCT remains top university in Africa UCT remains the top university in Africa, holding its position at ninth in the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings. 16 Jan 2019
Tuition programme helps learners shine Applications for the 2019 SHAWCO Shine tuition programme for high school learners are now open – with 25% discount on offer to UCT staff. 16 Jan 2019
The science of the obese brain Tackling the complex issue of obesity and its two most concerning related diseases – diabetes and heart disease – requires multi-faceted consideration. 15 Jan 2019
Achieving SA’s ‘new dawn’ Economist Iraj Abedian unpacked his plan for South Africa’s economic revival during a three-day lecture at UCT’s Summer School. 14 Jan 2019
Baxter to host award-winning play Sainthood The 2018 Standard Bank Ovation Award-winning play Sainthood, which interrogates all-boys school culture, comes to the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio next month. 11 Jan 2019
Solving SA’s literacy crisis An education expert has told UCT Summer School participants that there’s no quick fix for South Africaʼs literacy crisis. It will take time and hard work. 11 Jan 2019
Tackling an ‘uneasy campus culture’ Symbolic change must be accompanied by practical transformation to ultimately rid UCT of the legacy of Cecil John Rhodes, Carla Lever argues. 11 Jan 2019 Republished
Focus on SA’s apartheid-era spies UCT Summer School participants spent three days delving into the lives of some of South Africa’s infamous apartheid-era spies. 10 Jan 2019
Students weigh in on real-world problems The d-school Foundation Programme in Design Thinking, open to all tertiary students across South Africa, prompts participants to seek solutions to real-world concerns. 08 Jan 2019
Matric maths pass rate poses significant challenge for universities Universities may have to swop targeted interventions for systemic change if they are to successfully graduate the strongest students currently exiting the South African school system. 07 Jan 2019 Republished
Faith in turbulent times Emeritus Professor John de Gruchy recommends Peter Storey’s autobiography. 04 Jan 2019 Republished
Winfield’s winning ways continue UCT’s Associate Professor James “Jimmy” Winfield continues to rack up awards for teaching excellence. 21 Dec 2018
Global warming: Severe drought risks to City Climate models vary but all show that the risk of drought in Cape Town has increased substantially because of global warming. 20 Dec 2018 Republished
UCT alumni triumph in social impact challenge Three UCT graduates who met while studying information systems are among the winners of Google’s first Impact Challenge for South Africa. 19 Dec 2018
Use the gift of education to make a difference UCT’s December graduation season wrapped up with an inspiring speech from UCT alumnus, philanthropist and trail-blazing venture capitalist Annette-Campbell White. 18 Dec 2018
Solution Space entrepreneurs take off Entrepreneurs participating in the Venture Incubation Programme at the Graduate School of Business’s Solution Space are reporting solid early successes. 18 Dec 2018
Load More
TOP