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Towards transformation in higher education UCT hosted the 13th annual Reinventing Higher Education conference, themed ‘New Humans, New Society, New Higher Education’ from 5 to 7 March. 13 Mar 2023
Climate change app closes the gap between intention and action The Plaza is the place to be for the Climate Campaigners app launch on 15 March. Download the app, accept a challenge, and change the world. 13 Mar 2023
VC Open Lecture: Why studying humanities remains relevant Bristol University VC Prof Evelyn Welch asks and answers why studying humanities matters in a 21st-century university, and its influence on society. 10 Mar 2023
Making school cool again UCT’s Department of Student Affairs plans to empower, uplift and unleash human potential in university staff by helping those who don’t hold a matric certificate to obtain one. 10 Mar 2023
100UP Saturday Summer School: a lens on possibilities for disadvantaged learners The ramifications of UCT’s 100UP programme, which gives learners from local poor communities a leg up, are immeasurable, said Dr Medeé Rall. 09 Mar 2023
Long in the tooth: Ancient proteins illuminate deep-time species evolution Palaeoproteomics, the study of ancient proteins, is a potential game-changer for archaeologists and palaeontologists, allowing them to ‘see’ further back in time than ancient DNA. 07 Mar 2023
Blue Carpet Scholars laser focused on making a difference Students Shaneel Govind and Inge Meyer have a determination to contribute positively to this country once they graduate from UCT. 03 Mar 2023
Collaboration, leadership, failure – the mainstays of advancing leadership in global surgery The 2023 cohort of UCT’s Executive Leadership in Global Surgery programme were encouraged to collaborate, think out of the box, and embrace failure. 01 Mar 2023
UCT’s Petrus de Vries bags two global mental health awards Professor Petrus de Vries has received two international awards in recognition of his work in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health. 01 Mar 2023
Big wins for UCT at Presidential Golf Day Khaya Jack from UCT’s Development and Alumni Department participated in the Presidential Golf Challenge in February 2023, taking top place in his division. 28 Feb 2023
UCT’s Nelson Mandela School contributes to building African Continental Free Trade Area The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance supports the creation of an African Continental Free Trade Area to accelerate economic transformation on the continent. 27 Feb 2023
Cape Town’s 2021 runaway wildfire: an effect of climate change Rising global temperatures may lead to further extreme wildfire weather conditions in the Mother City in the future. 27 Feb 2023
Flute from his femur – researcher’s personal journey with healthcare tech, AI ‘Bone Flute’ caps Ralph Borland’s collaboration with a Tygerberg Hospital surgeon – and a personal journey that fuses art, research, and his experience as a patient. 27 Feb 2023
Blue carpet rolled out for SA’s top performing matriculants VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng welcomed the country’s top performing matriculants to Glenara for the annual Blue Carpet Scholarship awardee luncheon. 23 Feb 2023
Summer School: a growing public showcase for UCT research Summer School in January marked the first back-to-campus iteration of UCT’s famed festival of learning since COVID-19 lockdown. And attendees were delighted. 21 Feb 2023
Ikey Tigers brace for 2023 Varsity Cup competition Having been close to Varsity Cup rugby honours two years in a row as losing finalists and semi-finalists, UCT’s 1st XV rugby team is ready to atone in 2023. 21 Feb 2023
We share a concern for the sustainability of our future UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng called on sustainable collaboration for issues confronting South Africa, the continent and the world at the recent Heads of Mission breakfast. 16 Feb 2023
UCT treats new students to jamboree ahead of 2023 academic year UCT marked the end of Orientation 2023 by organising a well-attended Welcome Festival as the academic year got under way. 16 Feb 2023
Project Flamingo: A beacon of light for patients with breast cancer Thanks to its weekend catch-up surgery initiative, Project Flamingo provides hope to patients with breast cancer. 15 Feb 2023
Cape Town’s water: heading in the wrong direction The City of Cape Town’s inhabitants are using too much water, contrary to warnings to implement water-saving measures. 13 Feb 2023
‘If it’s not a calling, find another job’ – Dr Imtiaz Sooliman Gift of the Givers’ Dr Imtiaz Sooliman set the tone for returning physiotherapy students with a hard-hitting message about mercy, love, care, compassion and ethics. 10 Feb 2023
UCT book reflects ‘ingenuity, innovation and perseverance’ UCT recently launched an open-source book on entrepreneurship. 10 Feb 2023
New digital tool helps prepare for malaria outbreaks in southern Africa The Wellcome Trust has provided approximately R487 million to support global research to address urgent health threats brought about by climate change. 08 Feb 2023
Executive education for everyone UCT is expanding its offering of executive short courses to help bridge the skills gap between supply and demand in the labour market. 08 Feb 2023
SALDRU concludes large-scale research project on the state of SA “A Measurement of Our Ills – and How We Might Fix Them” is based on SALDRU’s Research Project on Employment, Income Distribution and Inclusive Growth. 07 Feb 2023
UCT Knowledge Co-op: Research meets community-based organisations UCT’s Knowledge Co-op fosters collaboration through community-based research projects. 07 Feb 2023
‘Grachte’, pumps and the first hydroelectric station – how water shaped the city The history of water over the past 370 years has dramatically shaped the city, said UCT’s Emeritus Professor Jenny Day in her Summer School lecture. 03 Feb 2023
SA vulnerable to becoming a mafia state South Africa is in danger of becoming a mafia state and there is nothing the country’s current leadership can do to stop it, said author Jacques Pauw. 01 Feb 2023
‘Bongani Mayosi’s legacy is a gift to UCT’ On Saturday, 28 January, UCT rolled out the red carpet to celebrate and honour the legacy of Professor Bongani Mayosi. 31 Jan 2023
The forgotten treason trial: Folly, war, law and legacy It’s a largely forgotten South African treason trial, but it once “had the world agog”. It also significantly shaped the country’s political development. 30 Jan 2023
 
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