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Complexity studies course: thinking skills for wicked problems EMS’s new Applied Complexity Science online postgraduate course not only teaches integrated systems sciences, but applies this learning to the context of its delivery. 12 Oct 2021
New book offers fresh take on the age-old problem of how to advance social change A new book by UCT GSB Adjunct Faculty and Alumni offers a fresh and hopeful take on the age-old problem of how to advance social change. 12 Oct 2021
PhD candidate’s mission to understand the human brain Leen Remmelzwaal’s PhD research aims to understand how the brain makes, interprets and processes predications, and how these direct and influence an individual’s decision-making process. 12 Oct 2021
Child and adolescent mental healthcare has many gaps A UCT PhD graduate is working towards creating separate mental healthcare facilities for children and adolescents. 11 Oct 2021
Master’s student reflects on ‘turning grief into gratitude’ Nqabisa Faku, a psychology master’s student at UCT, said letting go of guilt and anger is important when processing the death of a loved one. 08 Oct 2021
Questions about life, mental health and the influence of psychiatry Big questions about the role of mental health professions and living a meaningful life were taken on by UCT academics and others at a recent panel ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month. 08 Oct 2021
Education, gender and poverty affect climate change literacy in Africa A research paper by Dr Nicholas Simpson, a postdoctoral researcher at UCT, highlights the importance of educating Africans on climate change. 08 Oct 2021
Shining the spotlight on women in palaeoscience Two women palaeoscientists from UCT had the opportunity to share their experiences in the field at a recent Human Evolution Research Institute Winter Webinar Series. 07 Oct 2021
UCT alumnus appointed chairman at top SA law firm Ezra Davids, who holds both a BA and an LLB from UCT, was announced as the chairman of Bowmans law firm on 1 October 2021. 07 Oct 2021
In conversation with Irma Stern Museum’s new curator Curator and educator Yentl Kohler recently joined the UCT Irma Stern Museum staff. Director, Nadja Daehnke, had a conversation about the ambitions Kohler brings to her new post. 06 Oct 2021
Year-old San and Khoi Centre adds invaluable indigenous knowledge to archive New knowledge produced by UCT’s youngest research entity, the San and Khoi Centre, is set to revive some of the indigenous knowledge archive lost in the recent fire. 06 Oct 2021
PhD research points to effective treatment of depression in people living with HIV/AIDS A UCT PhD graduate’s research looks at adapting and piloting group interpersonal therapy for the treatment of depressive symptoms in people living with HIV/AIDS. 04 Oct 2021
A leading cause of death in SA, head trauma is under-researched A multi-million-rand grant has enabled further study into traumatic brain injury, under the guidance of Prof Anthony Figaji of UCT’s Paediatric Neurosurgery Unit. 04 Oct 2021
‘National shame’ of corruption cannot be allowed to undermine democracy Democracy can only flourish and fulfil the aspirations of South Africans when backed and reinforced by accountability, said Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke in her Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture. 01 Oct 2021
Two UCT researchers awarded ‘Science Oscars’ In recognition of their outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Sheetal Silal and Professor Michael Claeys received awards at last night’s NSTF-South32 event. 01 Oct 2021
Epilepsy in SA investigated through unique collaboration UCT researcher Dr Joseph Raimondo is investigating epilepsy through his recently awarded Wellcome Trust International Intermediate Fellowship. 01 Oct 2021
New partnership with UCT-based H3D Foundation to strengthen African drug research A UCT foundation and an international pharmaceutical organisation are joining forces to ensure Africa is ready for the next pandemic. 01 Oct 2021
Servant leadership essential to incoming head of Information Systems Associate Professor Maureen Tanner is the new head of UCT’s Department of Information Systems. 30 Sep 2021
Heritage Month: UCT cleansing ceremonies a powerful transformation narrative Khoi and San land cleansing ceremonies were held at three locales on UCT’s Rondebosch campuses, part of the university’s Heritage Month activities. 29 Sep 2021
UCT co-hosting international cybersecurity competition UCT’s Cybersecurity Capacity Centre has partnered with the Atlantic Council for the first edition of the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge developed specifically for South African students. 29 Sep 2021
International students can get vaccinated Sharon Mogale, a UCT final year medical student and UCT SRC international students’ coordinator, calls for a more inclusive vaccine strategy and vaccine solidarity. 29 Sep 2021
‘Teach disagreement in a consensus-ridden climate’ The primary task of a history teacher is to encourage disagreement in a consensus-ridden climate, said DTA winner Dr Bodhisattva Kar. 29 Sep 2021
‘Teaching is a civic duty’ For his versatile, flexible and creative approach to teaching and learning, UCT has honoured Dr Marlon Swai with a Distinguished Teacher Award. 29 Sep 2021
ZIMSOC and IAPO host financial literacy webinar series for students UCT’s IAPO and student society ZIMSOC recently hosted a financial literacy series. 28 Sep 2021
UCT in top 100 for graduate employability UCT has been ranked 95th in the world in the 2022 Quacquarelli Symonds Graduate Employability Rankings. 28 Sep 2021
COVID-19: Alternate-day schooling leads to significant learning gaps UCT learning expert Associate Professor Joanne Hardman says even though the new alternate-day school arrangement could result in considerable learning gaps, all is not lost. 27 Sep 2021
Fertiliser from urine: winning master’s research underscores SDGs Master’s candidate Hlumelo Marepula’s winning research converts urea, commonly found in urine, into fertiliser – good news for sustainability and realising the African Union’s Agenda 2063. 27 Sep 2021
Bristol University ‘illustrious professor’ honour for VC Phakeng Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will have the honour of becoming the University of Bristol’s first Bristol Illustrious Visiting Professor. 27 Sep 2021
UCT vacation accommodation manager appointed to FEDHASA Cape’s Young Professionals segment Phelokazi Mbebe has been appointed as the alternate chairperson of FEDHASA Cape’s Young Professional segment. 23 Sep 2021
Climate-change movers set to jet to Milan for youth summit A delegation representing South Africa and Lesotho hopes to have their voices heard at the Youth 4 Climate: Driving Ambition event in Milan. 23 Sep 2021
 
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