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‘I play to have fun, but also to win’ UCT’s eGaming team are USSA eSports university champions. 23 Sep 2024
UCT student entrepreneur tops regional competition category Jordan Smith topped the research category in the regional round of the 2024 Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition. 20 Sep 2024
UCT’s Gundo Maswime scoops 2024 SANRAL SAICE Academic Staff Award Gundo Maswime a lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering has received the 2024 SANRAL SAICE Academic Staff Award. 19 Sep 2024
‘It’s about convenience for the patient’ SHAWCO makes hay while the sun shines with ‘biggest of the year’ family day clinic in Hout Bay. 19 Sep 2024
Stellar scholars earn place in UCT’s College of Fellows Four esteemed UCT academics, whose work has contributed to global knowledge in their fields, have claimed their place in the College of Fellows. 18 Sep 2024
From 30% to PhD: Dr Olwethu Waka’s mathematical journey equals success From failing maths with 30% to earning a PhD, Dr Olwethu Waka’s journey exemplifies perseverance and success against the odds. 18 Sep 2024 Republished
UCT, CAF Football Management Executive Programme hailed a success UCT and CAF’s pilot Football Management Executive Programme concluded with an awards ceremony for delegates. 17 Sep 2024
UCT hosts maiden Language Indaba The Language Indaba gave members of the UCT community an opportunity to understand the university’s proposed language policy. 16 Sep 2024
Sobering inaugural lecture unpacks years of research on gender-based violence, femicide Professor Floretta Boonzaier delivered her inaugural lecture on Wednesday, 11 September. 13 Sep 2024
Considering global perspectives on the University of the Future UCT continued its conversations around the University of the Future. 10 Sep 2024
Pearly Joubert chats MSc in Neuroscience, Women in Science Award Pearly Joubert’s MSc in Neuroscience explores whether acupuncture can aid healing following an ischemic stroke. 10 Sep 2024
Salome Maswime elected to lead WHO’s collaborating centre UCT’s Prof Salome Maswime has been selected to lead the World Health Organization’s latest Collaborating Centre for Integrated Clinical Care. 09 Sep 2024
UCT celebrates latest PhD graduates UCT celebrated the achievements of its PhD students during a dinner hosted by Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe. 06 Sep 2024
Coveted NRF P-rating win for emerging UCT researchers Three P-rated researchers emerge out of UCT through NRF recognition. 05 Sep 2024
The familiar story of an African patient During an interactive discussion, Assoc Prof Tasleem Ras unpacked some of the challenges patients face at primary healthcare level. 05 Sep 2024
SU and UCT build bridges with Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture Stellenbosch University recently hosted UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela for its annual Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture. 05 Sep 2024 Republished
‘Forward thinking’ UCT, CAF executive programme takes flight UCT and CAF have teamed up to train African football executives. 04 Sep 2024
UCT researchers triumph at NRF awards UCT researchers celebrated by the NRF for their work advancing knowledge and impacting society. 04 Sep 2024
Mothering, womanhood and employment UCT’s Prof Ameeta Jaga used the personal and the professional to tackle the balancing act of mothering, womanhood and employment. 04 Sep 2024
Surf therapy nurtures process of ‘self-discovery’ among children with disabilities Roxy Davis’ master’s was upgraded to a PhD because of the niche area of her research study. 04 Sep 2024
‘Let ubuntu guide you’ A total of 2 079 graduands will be capped during seven ceremonies this graduation season. 03 Sep 2024
Teamwork makes the dream work Art curator Nobukho Nqaba is clear: a determined partnership between her and her husband has been rewarded during September’s graduation ceremonies. 03 Sep 2024
Inaugural address a journey into Islamic feminism As Prof Sa’diyya Shaikh presented her inaugural lecture, she took the distinguished audience on a journey of personal fidelity into the delicately balanced world of Islam and the quest for feminism. 03 Sep 2024
A journey of heritage, innovation, and musical resurgence Prof Mzikantu Zungula Dizu Plaatjies delivered his inaugural lecture on 28 August. 02 Sep 2024
Creating a UCT community of support towards reducing GBV UCT’s Office for Inclusivity and Change offered gender advisor training to student advisors and staff who serve as first responders to survivors of gender-based violence. 02 Sep 2024
Reforestation continues as UCT restores its urban forest following devastating fires Arbour Week is set to kick off with a significant environmental restoration project in the dam precinct at UCT. 01 Sep 2024
Housing activism through research Kezia Fortuin may be graduating with her master’s now, but her housing activism research will continue into her PhD. 30 Aug 2024
Celebrating women who shape the scientific workplace During Women’s Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women across all roles within the IDM. 30 Aug 2024
Tenacity is the name of the game Farana Boodhram has learned on the job, overcome personal challenges and continues to aid young students’ education. 30 Aug 2024
From corner café to criminology: Varsha Patel’s journey to justice Inspirational graduand Varsha Patel, who will receive her LLM during the September graduation season, has applied her family values and transformed personal challenges into academic triumphs. 29 Aug 2024
 
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