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UCT Summer School: back in-person and expanding to Kensington, Hout Bay The 73rd Summer School is back in-person in January 2023 with livestreams to Kensington, Hout Bay and Philippi communities as it extends its reach. 07 Dec 2022
Milestone for Chibale: first ACS editor-in-chief from Africa Professor Kelly Chibale has become the first editor-in-chief from Africa of an American Chemical Society publication. 06 Dec 2022
Sparkling celebration honours UCT’s brightest stars The glittering UCT Staff Annual Awards at the Cape Town International Convention Centre celebrated excellence in all spheres of the university’s operations, but particularly among staff. 06 Dec 2022
Falling through the cracks: How SA’s healthcare system is failing the LGBTQI community Systemic bias towards a cisgendered populace in SA healthcare services is serving to block access to much-needed expertise for the gender diverse, particularly for the youth and socio-economically marginalised. 05 Dec 2022
Banele Lukhele appointed as executive head of UCT Online High School UCT Online High School has appointed Banele Lukhele as the executive head of the school and its chief academic officer. 02 Dec 2022
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: ‘It always seems impossible until it’s done’ Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UCT News spoke to Benedict Leteane about life with congenital glaucoma that has caused a complete loss of sight. 02 Dec 2022
Determination, fortitude and strength in character beget service excellence UCT’s Disability Service unit is one of two recipients of the 2022 Vice-Chancellor’s Service Excellence Award. 02 Dec 2022
Alan Pifer winner champions child, women’s heart health Professor Liesl Zühlke’s work to put children and women at the centre of the global heart health agenda makes her a fitting Alan Pifer awardee. 01 Dec 2022
Heart disease doyen wins Alan Pifer Award Her legacy of research excellence, impact and innovation earns Professor Karen Sliwa this prestigious annual Vice-Chancellor’s prize. 01 Dec 2022
Distinguished teacher inspired by students’ curiosity, enthusiasm, inquiring minds Associate Professor Elena Moore is the sole recipient of UCT’s 2021 Distinguished Teacher Award. 30 Nov 2022
Scientific and technical team scoops a VC’s Service Excellence Award The Scientific and Technical Officers Association is one of two winners of a Vice-Chancellor’s Service Excellence Award for the revamped laboratory and technical skills course. 30 Nov 2022
UCT’s carbon footprint report shows marked COVID-19 lockdown reductions COVID-19 lockdowns saw UCT’s carbon emissions drop. But the aim of net-zero emissions by 2050 will be a challenge as building and electricity emissions rise. 30 Nov 2022
Hybrid meeting rooms: experience a taste of the future ICTS’s new hybrid facilities bring together the best of both worlds, combining in-person and remote gatherings. 30 Nov 2022
A cry for men to heed the call against gender-based violence We need to address the patriarchy that persists in South Africa and engage with how it also robs men of personal autonomy and agency, write Aphiwe Mhlangulana and Leballo Tjemolane. 29 Nov 2022 Opinion
Disability Rights Awareness Month: Creating an inclusive, transformed campus community Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UCT News shines a spotlight on the on-campus services available to students and staff with disabilities. 29 Nov 2022
UCT offers students well-being and self-reflective programme during vac Students and staff can access the self-reflective Character Strengths and Virtues free and online during the December vacation. 29 Nov 2022
‘I never had no Nobel dreams’ There are no shortcuts to glory. This was the advice of two Nobel laureates addressing UCT’s African Research Society. Research what interests you, work hard and choose good mentors. 25 Nov 2022
‘We’ve walked this journey as a family’ – VC’s farewell to SRC UCT’s executive said farewell to the SRC at a dinner hosted by VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng on 16 November. 23 Nov 2022
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