Welcome to the University of Cape Town News
Wamkelekile, Welkom
Women’s Month: UCT-led clinic a ‘godsend’ in the fight against cervical cancer On Monday, 8 August, the Khayelitsha Cervical Cancer Screening Project celebrated 27 years in service of the community. 11 Aug 2022
Women’s Month: Change SA’s language learning policy to decolonise education curricula Naledi Maponopono, a PhD candidate in UCT’s School of Languages and Literatures, said decolonising the education curricula lies in changing the language policy. 10 Aug 2022
Women’s Month: Monique Schoeman – a servant of the downtrodden Monique Schoeman, the head of the Refugee Status Determination Clinic at UCT, is committed to making a difference in the lives of refugees. 09 Aug 2022
Adult matric studies and Cambridge levels now in reach with UCT Online High School UCT Online High School will add an adult matric programme and Cambridge International high school levels to their offering from next year. 08 Aug 2022
VC hosts Ikey Tigers celebration UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted a celebratory dinner for the UCT rugby team, the Ikey Tigers, on Friday, 29 July 2022. 08 Aug 2022
Five UCT subjects in ShanghaiRanking’s GRAS top 100 UCT has been ranked among the top 100 universities in five subject areas by ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022. 05 Aug 2022
Emer Prof George Vicatos honoured by ARGO-Brussels Hellenic Network Emeritus Professor George Vicatos will receive his Innovation Award in a ceremony on 12 October in recognition of his contributions to biomedical design. 05 Aug 2022
MBA student gets peek into UCT VC’s workday MBA student Tshepang Masala was a winner of the Odgers Berndtson-initiated CEOx1Day programme, which pairs business school students with some of the country’s leading CEOs. 04 Aug 2022
UCT Financial Innovation Hub named centre of excellence As one of 10 institutions identified as an Algorand Centre of Excellence, UCT will receive millions of US dollars in funding for its Financial Innovation Hub. 04 Aug 2022
Young UCT scientist selected as one of esteemed global Schmidt Science Fellows UCT’s Dr Michael Heyns has been announced as one of the esteemed 2022 Schmidt Science Fellows by philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt. 04 Aug 2022
Forest Hill Residence: Driving student success UCT’s Forest Hill Residence has launched the innovative “You Have the Drive” programme to help students acquire their driver’s licences. 04 Aug 2022
Four women at the IDM awarded grants geared for upskilling and capacity development The institute’s Transformation Committee awarded four grants to PASS (two) and postdoctoral research fellows (two) to pursue developmental activities and opportunities through travel support. 04 Aug 2022
Students, make a creative statement at this year’s Res4Res Unleashed UCT students are invited to enter Res4Res Unleashed, a 60-day, online exhibition event that celebrates “unbounded artistic expression” in digital and traditional mediums. 03 Aug 2022
VC hosts last science of the future webinar UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng moderated a two-expert discussion on science and diplomacy, wrapping up the four-part series. 02 Aug 2022
Staff assembly: Teamwork key to success VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng and other members of UCT’s executive shared their plans for the next five years with colleagues during a virtual staff assembly. 02 Aug 2022
Two international awards for UCT’s Katherine Antel UCT researcher Dr Katherine Antel has received two international awards for work in HIV-associated lymphoma 02 Aug 2022
Reimagining the Jagger Library – together The UCT campus and wider Cape Town communities were invited to help reimagine the Jagger Library – the phoenix that will soon rise from the ashes. 01 Aug 2022
Tributes to ‘life-changing’ Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is now 10 years old. UCT beneficiaries spoke about how the initiative has changed their lives. 01 Aug 2022
Load More
TOP