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Learning through play 05 Sep 2018
Agroecology key to food security in developing countries Smallholder agriculture in emerging economies offers a vital blueprint for alternative solutions to current intensive farming practices that are threatening the environment. 31 Aug 2018 Republished
MeerKAT Award for UCT Chair of Astronomy Professor Renee Kraan-Korteweg has been lauded at the SA Women in Science Awards 2018 for distinguishing herself in the advancement of the science of radio astronomy. 30 Aug 2018
Canoe polo star competes in Belgium UCT business science student Tristan Drummond recently represented South Africa at two international canoe polo tournaments in Belgium. 30 Aug 2018
Student developers creating societal solutions A new club for students who want to improve their web and app development skills, while also working to create solutions to societal concerns, has been launched at UCT. 29 Aug 2018
Speaking with two hands and all 10 fingers Two hands and 10 fingers are all it takes to learn a new language that’s inclusive and transforming, staff on a Signing pilot course discovered. 29 Aug 2018
So long, but not goodbye After five years as dean of UCTʼs Centre for Higher Education Development, Associate Professor Suellen Shay is stepping down, but isnʼt moving too far away. 28 Aug 2018
Project to protect workers in digital gig economy The digital gig economy operates mostly in unregulated ways; bad news for the protection of workers’ rights. But a new research project aims to change that. 28 Aug 2018
ICA’s celebration of live art Audiences can expect to be challenged, inspired and educated during this year’s ICA Live Art Festival, which runs from 1 to 16 September. 27 Aug 2018
UCT MOOCs make international impact UCT’s free online courses are making waves internationally, with six MOOCs named among the highest-rated options from 800 universities across the globe. 27 Aug 2018
Water outlook: what next for Cape Town? World Water Week 2018 is an appropriate time to reflect on the current and future use of precious water resources, says UCT water expert Dr Kevin Winter. 27 Aug 2018
Moving towards a water-sensitive campus With water-saving interventions still top priority in the Western Cape, the Green Campus Initiative and Future Water have hosted a forum examining UCTʼs policies and progress. 23 Aug 2018
Retention of young African scientists critical Lack of mentoring, resources and funding are the key factors driving the exodus of young African scientists seeking better research opportunities. 22 Aug 2018 Republished
Classical music festival celebrates SACM talent Seven of the talented young classical musicians who will perform at the Western Cape Youth Music Festival are students at UCTʼs College of Music. 22 Aug 2018
mGenAfrica: sparking interest in careers in genomics A new platform designed to get high school learners excited about genomics and other life sciences is putting the fun back into learning. 22 Aug 2018
UCT oceanographer joins South African Young Academy of Science UCT oceanographer Dr Sarah Fawcett has been elected to the South African Young Academy of Science. 22 Aug 2018
Queen’s Young Leader Awards for UCT duo South Africa’s sole Queen’s Young Leader awardees for 2018 are UCT students Siposetu Mbuli and Thamsanqa Hoza, who visited Buckingham Palace to receive their honours. 21 Aug 2018
Expo showcases young scientistsʼ ingenuity A maritime solar blanket, a robotic scribe and a prosthetic arm were among the ingenious projects on display during the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists at UCT. 21 Aug 2018
UCT composers win prized overseas scholarships UCT swept the boards at the SAMRO Overseas Scholarships Competition for Composers 2018, with a graduate and a current student both winning the chance to study abroad. 21 Aug 2018
Primary healthcare revered and revisited UCT is marking the 40th anniversary of the global introduction of primary healthcare and its continued impact on the world with a series of events running until 7 September. 20 Aug 2018
Inclusivity policy addresses sexual orientation issues UCT tackles discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation head-on in its new Inclusivity Policy for Sexual Orientation, which was ratified in December 2017. 20 Aug 2018
Maths, science revision takes to the cinema Maths and science are key to solving the problems affecting society’s most disadvantaged, Vice-Chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng said at the launch of a cinema-based matric revision programme. 17 Aug 2018
Then and now: 50th anniversary of Bremner sit-in In 1968 students occupied Bremner building after black scholar Archie Mafeje’s appointment was rescinded. This week many returned for the 50th anniversary of their historic sit-in. 17 Aug 2018
From adolescence to adulthood with HIV Dr Millicent Atujuna’s recent CIPHER award underpins her study on how adolescents living with HIV transition into adulthood – and how to retain them in care. 17 Aug 2018
‘Retain, protect and defend academic freedom’ TB Davie Memorial Lecture presenter Professor Pumla Dineo Gqola says it’s time to challenge self-censorship, and both internal and external threats to academic freedom. 16 Aug 2018
Enhancing infrastructure in Imizamo Yethu For seven years, second-year architecture students from UCT have used their June vacations to improve the lives of people living in Imizamo Yethu. 16 Aug 2018
UCT hosts African junior squash championships The second All Africa Junior squash tournament at UCT drew 65 players from the continent and abroad, while also raising R2 500 for The Sunflower Fund. 16 Aug 2018
UCT Cycling Club celebrates women For Women’s Month, the UCT Cycling Club is running a series of events and talks to celebrate women in sport. 15 Aug 2018
Closing an unhappy chapter for SA The exit of national prosecutions head Shaun Abrahams offers South Africa’s criminal justice system a fighting chance at a new start. 15 Aug 2018 Republished
Promises no longer enough Mr President President Cyril Ramaphosa must take drastic steps that go beyond his stimulus package — with great speed — if he is to save South Africa’s ailing economy. 15 Aug 2018 Republished
Student-driven conference for women by women Women students at UCT’s Graduate School of Business have assembled a compelling line-up of women business leaders and entrepreneurs for their 19th annual Women in Business Conference. 15 Aug 2018
 
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