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Boost for humanities postdoc research as national institute comes on board UCT is celebrating another key partnership as the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences pave the way for a postdoctoral research fellowship programme. 10 May 2023
Brave new world: On the edge of a second quantum revolution Professor Jeff Murugan’s inaugural lecture described the possibilities of quantum mechanics, not least of which is an era of clean energy through quantum batteries. 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
 
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