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UCT launches the ‘University of the Future’ project
On 31 May 2023, UCT set the stage for a groundbreaking initiative with the launch of the ‘University of the Future’ (UoF) project which was held at the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika on UCT's Middle Campus.
01 Jun 2023
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UCT launches the ‘University of the Future’ project
On 31 May 2023, UCT set the stage for a groundbreaking initiative with the launch of the ‘University of the Future’ (UoF) project which was held at the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika on UCT's Middle Campus.
01 Jun 2023
- 7 min read
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UCT to house South Africa’s first youth violence-prevention centre
The centre will develop Afrocentric, evidence-based strategies and interventions to fight crime.
01 Jun 2023
- 5 min read
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Dr Stuart Saunders Lecture: The Nine Circles of Scholarship
Distinguished Professor Philippe-Joseph Salazar presented the third Dr Stuart John Saunders Lecture, titled ‘The Nine Circles of Scholarship’ at Groote Schuur Hospital on 22 May.
29 May 2023
- 9 min read
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‘A growing swamp’ – Dysfunction and corruption threaten SA’s universities
Corruption and dysfunction threaten the future of South African universities – and generations of students. This was the message of a Summer School Extension Series talk.
26 May 2023
- 10 min read
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New research on Sutherland Nine remains digs deeper into their lives, deaths
New research has dug deeper into and revealed insights into the lives of the Sutherland Nine, who were donated unethically to UCT in the 1920s.
25 May 2023
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UCT RDA collaborates with ACU to launch second Commonwealth Futures Climate Research cohort
UCT’s Researcher Development Academy has been appointed as a training partner for the Association of Commonwealth Universities second Commonwealth Futures Climate Research cohort.
25 May 2023
- 6 min read
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SA’s ‘Science Oscars’ names UCT finalists
In acknowledgement of their groundbreaking work in the fields of science, engineering and technology, 12 UCT scientists have been selected as finalists for the 2022/2023 NSTF-South32 Awards.
25 May 2023
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STEMinists: Latest edition of UCT Anti-racism Conversation Series focuses on women in STEM
The UCT Anti-racism Conversation Series continues, with the latest event focused on African women in the STEM fields.
19 May 2023
- 8 min read
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Climate change to push species over abrupt tipping points
Climate change is likely to abruptly push species over tipping points as their geographic ranges reach unforeseen temperatures, finds a new study co-led by a UCT researcher.
19 May 2023
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Water vulnerability highlighted in UCT’s new mural
18 May 2023
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‘Find your scholarly voice’ – new RLP cohort advised
18 May 2023
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Of thick books, dreams and robotic dogs – UCT’s Open Day attracts multitudes
18 May 2023
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UCT ranks in top 1.4% of universities worldwide
16 May 2023
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Context matters: Understanding childhood brain development
15 May 2023
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Rocking the Cradle: new evidence shows site is much younger than thought
12 May 2023
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Donation from UCT Hospitality comes just in time for winter
11 May 2023
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Scientists unravel the growth patterns of giant wombat-like animals from ancient Australian rainforests
11 May 2023
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UCT TB researcher elected Fellow of the Royal Society
10 May 2023
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UCT introduces new ATAP cohort
10 May 2023
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Boost for humanities postdoc research as national institute comes on board
10 May 2023
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Brave new world: On the edge of a second quantum revolution
05 May 2023
UCT to host new Wellcome-funded Discovery Research Platform for Infection
CIDRI-Africa at UCT has been chosen to host eight new Wellcome-funded Discovery Research Platforms.
05 May 2023
International innovation title for UCT engineers’ greywater solution
The UCT NextGen Engineers team have won another international innovation prize for their 3D-printed, modular greywater filter with applications in water-poor, disadvantaged communities.
03 May 2023
An ode to Emer Prof George Ekama
Emer Prof George Ekama from UCT’s EBE faculty passed away on 19 February 2023.
03 May 2023
UCT opera star who broke glass ceiling to sing at coronation
UCT opera star and alumnus Pretty Yende, who shook up the Eurocentric, elitist world of opera, will sing at the royal coronation on 6 May.
02 May 2023
ACDI director Mark New wins Frontiers Planet Prize
UCT’s Mark New has recently been awarded the prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize for research on nature-based solutions and climate change.
28 Apr 2023
Time to share knowledge, maximise sustainability opportunities
There is much to be shared among SA universities as they chart a sustainable future, says incoming deputy chairperson of USAf’s Higher Education Sustainability Community of Practice, Manfred Braune.
26 Apr 2023
Earth Day: Walking as one
Thumbing their noses at stormy weather on Earth Day, a group of UCT students and staff linked to Disability Service celebrated an inclusive 5 km walk.
26 Apr 2023
Policy action essential to care for SA’s growing number of older people
Policy development and implementation is necessary to support older people and their caregivers to live healthy and fulfilled lives.
26 Apr 2023
KwaLanga centenary: Paying homage to acclaimed jazz maestro Louis Moholo-Moholo
As part of the KwaLanga centenary, UCT News features a 2016 exhibition showcasing the life and times of jazz maestro and KwaLanga resident Louis Moholo-Moholo.
24 Apr 2023
Putting trans communities into transformation policies across SA campuses
With a 48% drop-out rate of SA trans and gender diverse students, Gender Dynamix have launched a model policy framework to help make sure this cohort gets to graduate.
21 Apr 2023
Rock | Water | Life: an award-winning argument for the big picture
Early-morning cycling from Cape Town’s coastal suburb of Noordhoek planted a seed that ultimately saw Professor Lesley Green land a prestigious ASSAf book prize.
21 Apr 2023
Commemorating Jagger Library: UCT, DStv launch ‘Stories from the Ashes’
On the second anniversary of the UCT fire, dignitaries from the university and partner organisations gathered to commemorate the Jagger Library and launch the ‘Stories from the Ashes’ project.
19 Apr 2023
Caregiving for older people perpetuates poverty and inequality in SA
UCT’s Assoc Prof Elena Moore has released preliminary research that focuses on understanding the meaning of family care for older people in southern Africa.
18 Apr 2023
Space, place and culture: Lessons from KwaLanga
KwaLanga, which commemorates its centenary in April, taught a UCT alumnus invaluable lessons about African spatial planning, design and community participation.
17 Apr 2023
KwaLanga Pass Office: from apartheid holding cell and court to heritage site museum
KwaLanga township in the Western Cape turns 100 this year. Curator at the Langa Museum, Thami Sijila, is imploring residents to make use of the space.
17 Apr 2023
Catalysis centre toasts to two decades
The Centre of Excellence in Catalysis at UCT has seen its 20-year funding lifecycle come to an end with reflections and highlights.
17 Apr 2023
What an integrated student journey should look like: Indaba revisits foundations
The recent ISS Indaba explored ideas to build and maintain a humanising, enabling and integrated student experience at every stage of their UCT journey.
13 Apr 2023
UCT alumni social enterprise aims to disrupt arts education landscape in SA
A non-profit company founded by UCT alumni aims to tackle arts education and teacher unemployment through design thinking.
13 Apr 2023
Climate Campaigners app winner scores mountain bike
Lucky Climate Campaigners who signed up for the app at UCT win more rewards for their sustainable behaviour.
12 Apr 2023
Novel diagnostic testing technique: a game-changer in the fight against TB
An exciting new diagnostic strategy to find the thousands of missing and undetected patients with TB challenges traditional paradigms.
12 Apr 2023
UCT funding to support cost-effective manufacturing of pharmaceuticals in South Africa
The manufacturing and availability of medicines in sub-Saharan Africa will receive a major boost with the injection of R13 million to UCT’s H3D.
12 Apr 2023
R2m partnership to strengthen capacity in cleft surgery for sub-Saharan Africa
Operation Smile has signed a two-year partnership with UCT’s Global Surgery Division aimed at strengthening the surgical workforce and research capacity in the region.
11 Apr 2023
‘In a word: wonderful’ – interim VC oversees prodigious March capping ceremonies
UCT’s interim vice-chancellor, Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy, said he had a lovely experience capping students during the university’s autumn graduation ceremonies.
06 Apr 2023
UCT retains excellence in the education of professional accountants
UCT has retained its excellence in the education of professional accountants through the SAICA Initial Test of Competence.
06 Apr 2023
Newly minted UCT graduates put best fashion foot forward
Celebration, ululation, fashion and joy were the themes during the UCT’s autumn graduation.
05 Apr 2023
It’s a wrap: Week-long graduation festival draws to an end
The curtain closed on a 15-ceremony graduation season in the Sarah Baartman Hall on Friday, 31 March, the end of a week which saw 5 214 graduands capped.
05 Apr 2023
Sports Science Institute, UCT ‘joined at the hip’ for research, education
The Sports Science Institute of South Africa and UCT share a relationship strengthened by research, education, clinical work, and sporting excellence.
05 Apr 2023
‘I am grateful to God and my ancestors for getting me to this point’
Zintle Mtsheke joins the strong contingent of successful students who have graduated during UCT’s March ceremonies.
05 Apr 2023
From research to real-world utility: a UCT spin-off’s journey
A UCT spin-off company has set its sights on shifting animal health management in the global aquaculture industry.
04 Apr 2023
UCT hosts German Education and Research minister for updates on German-funded research projects
The Catalysis Institute at UCT recently hosted German minister of Education and Research, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, who received updates on German-funded green energy research projects.
04 Apr 2023
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