Unearthing a sustainable mining future Prof Megan Becker delivered her inaugural lecture on 22 October, diving into why minerals matter. 24 Oct 2024
Students present their research in an ‘elevator pitch’ competition The annual 3MT competition, was recently hosted at UCT – challenging participants to present their research in an accessible and engaging way in just three minutes. 24 Oct 2024
Hans Beushausen elected to lead global construction research organisation UCT’s Prof Hans Beushausen has been elected to lead the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures. 23 Oct 2024
Glenda Cox elected to Open Education Global Board of Directors Assoc Prof Glenda Cox, who currently holds the UCT UNESCO Chair in Open Education and Social Justice, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Open Education Global. 22 Oct 2024
Shakespeare and social justice: Reading ‘The Tempest’ tea leaves Prof Sandra Young connected the play “The Tempest” to social justice as she delivered her inaugural lecture. 18 Oct 2024
Lecture explores ever-expanding understanding of the universe On 8 October, Professor Amanda Weltman delivered her inaugural lecture in the Maths Block’s M304 lecture theatre, an apt location given that this was where she used to lecture first-year students. 15 Oct 2024