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UCT Law on the brink of a new frontier UCT Law has plans to establish a multidisciplinary centre to pilot research and teaching and learning from the perspective of law and technology. 18 Oct 2019
Education for an ethical society UCT GSB senior lecturer Athol Williams reflects on the recent United Nations initiative, “Education for Justice”, placing it in the South African context. 18 Oct 2019
Langdon, Zilla join College of Fellows ‘elders’ Two new Fellows have been inducted into the College of Fellows, acknowledgement of their original and distinguished academic work – and their eldership in the academy. 18 Oct 2019
The day of the exam This guide will help you to plan every aspect of your exam day so that there are no nasty surprises. 18 Oct 2019
New IT school already at home in 4IR The newly launched UCT School of Information Technology straddles three faculties and is developing other programmes in tandem with another three. 17 Oct 2019
‘Let’s lead with distinction’ – Phakeng It was an evening of celebration when UCT’s young awardees were honoured during the university’s annual Student Leadership Awards this week. 17 Oct 2019
Medicines for Africans by Africans UCTʼs Professor Kelly Chibale is on a drive to highlight the importance of research platforms that allow medicines to be customised for African patients. 17 Oct 2019
Climate emergency, urban opportunity New research by the African Centre for Cities interrogates the way African cities are dealing with climate change – and the potential benefits. 17 Oct 2019
10 tips for exam preparation As consolidation week kicks off today, students are encouraged to ensure they are preparing for the upcoming exams in the most efficient way. 16 Oct 2019
Scrub Run raises over R200 000 The Scrub Run, organised by UCT’s Surgical Society to raise funds for the Weekend Waiting List Initiative at Red Cross, raised more than R200 000. 16 Oct 2019
Collaboration key for sustainable research Speaking at an African Climate and Development Initiative event examining sustainable research, Professor Lesley Green called for collaboration between the sciences and social sciences. 15 Oct 2019
Breaking barriers to a cure for HIV Research has shed light on a barrier to developing an HIV cure: the latent viral reservoir that persists indefinitely in people on antiretroviral treatment. 15 Oct 2019
Fifth win for UCT sprint sensation UCT athlete Mpumelelo Mhlongo was named the university’s top sportsperson for the fifth consecutive year at the annual sports awards. 15 Oct 2019
Constructing a new image for Macassar A partnership led by the community and UCT lecturer Clint Abrahams has resulted in a common space where residents are constructing a new image for Macassar. 15 Oct 2019
Queerness and religion in conversation Reconciling faith and queer identity can be difficult for those who do not subscribe to the heteronormative expectations of many religious communities. 14 Oct 2019
How to manage Cape Town’s fires A team of scientists suggest how Cape Town can best mitigate the danger the region faces from the upcoming fire season.   14 Oct 2019 Republished
Don’t surrender to the exam blues With consolidation week set to start on Wednesday, and exams on October 23, UCT News share the good news about simple ways to combat the stress. 14 Oct 2019
Nature’s role in economic development Professor Edwin Muchapondwa delivered this yearʼs sixth and final Vice-Chancellorʼs Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, focusing on the role the environment can play in economic development. 11 Oct 2019
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