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Recognising and celebrating the achievements of UCT’s communication and marketing specialists The MACE Excellence Awards recently honoured the world-class achievements of UCT’s Communication and Marketing Department, who collectively walked away with nine awards. 11 Dec 2024

Govt must work with civil society to make our communities safer for women, kids As we observe 16 days of activism to end violence against women and children, we ask if SA can deliver on its promises. And if fulfilled, will these pledges be enough to end violence? 11 Dec 2024

The role of healthcare professionals in tackling the root causes of violence Violence is a scourge in South Africa. In his inaugural lecture, Prof Sithombo Maqungo asks what the role of the clinician is in tackling its root causes. 10 Dec 2024

Symposium sparks dialogue on national inclusive employment The Inclusive Practices Africa Symposium, held on 28 and 29 November, brought together thought leaders, academics, policy makers, and disability advocates. 09 Dec 2024

UCT and MeerKAT make giant strides in unveiling mysteries of the universe The ground-breaking MeerKAT Pulsar Timing Array Project’s findings are published in the Monthly Notice of the Royal Astronomical Society. 06 Dec 2024

UCT’s Division of Disability Studies celebrates 21 years The Division of Disability Studies celebrated its 21st anniversary on Wednesday, 3 December. 05 Dec 2024

UCT MBA students win global innovation competition UCT Graduate School of Business students secured first place in the prestigious Geneva Challenge 2024 with an innovative youth empowerment project. 05 Dec 2024

Google PhD Fellowship: AI, telementoring and a storied story UCT’s Prosper Magara’s AI and telementoring research has earned him the coveted Google PhD Fellowship. 04 Dec 2024

Brewing vaping crisis among high school pupils A study led by UCT has revealed a brewing vaping crisis among high school pupils. 04 Dec 2024

‘Yes, GBV manifests through online platforms too’ Aphiwe Mhlangulana’s PhD thesis spotlights technology-facilitated gender-based violence. 03 Dec 2024

UCT’s ‘special stars’ shine at Staff Annual Awards The Staff Annual Awards was held at The Baxter Theatre on Wednesday, 28 November. 03 Dec 2024

‘Giving up was not an option’ Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UCT News highlights Safia Khan’s dogged pursuit of success despite unimaginable odds. 03 Dec 2024

‘Welcome home, Mosa’: Messages aplenty for UCT VC The installation of Prof Mosa Moshabela as the new VC of UCT has been met with unanimous support. 29 Nov 2024

TLC 2024: Curriculum change conversation in sharp focus, Open Textbook Award named Curriculum change was the final topic of discussion at the Teaching and Learning Conference where the 2024 Open Textbook Award recipients were announced. 29 Nov 2024

Cheers and ululations as UCT installs Prof Mosa Moshabela as 11th VC On 25 November, Prof Mosa Moshabela was officially installed as the 11th vice-chancellor of UCT. 29 Nov 2024

Novel programme that prioritises SA’s elderly receives 2023 Social Responsiveness Award Celebrations galore, as UCT’s Family Caregiving of Older Persons in Southern Africa programme receives the 2023 Social Responsivness Award. 27 Nov 2024

H3D and LifeArc collaborate to combat silent AMR pandemic UCT has joined forces with LifeArc to launch the Centre for Translational AMR Research Programme. 26 Nov 2024

Kelly Chibale elected to the US National Academy of Medicine Prof Kelly Chibale has been elected as an international member of the US National Academy of Medicine for pioneering infectious disease drug discovery on the African continent. 26 Nov 2024

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