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Mediation as a mechanism for redress
UCT’s cohort of mediators held their Community of Practice meeting in early July.
26 Jul 2024
- 4 min read
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Mediation as a mechanism for redress
UCT’s cohort of mediators held their Community of Practice meeting in early July.
26 Jul 2024
- 4 min read
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Organisational culture pivotal to building engaged workforce
UCT’s Development and Alumni Department hosted a panel discussion with three successful alumni that delved into the building blocks that contributed to their success.
25 Jul 2024
- 8 min read
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Increasing the Child Support Grant could eliminate child food poverty
A research report by UCT’s Children’s Institute revealed that millions of South Africa’s children are living below the food poverty line.
25 Jul 2024
- 9 min read
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‘We will continue to thrive and achieve greater things’
The leadership of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance looked back on 10 years of its academic programme on 18 July.
24 Jul 2024
- 4 min read
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Launch of the UNESCO Network on Open Education: A milestone for social justice in academia
UCT UNESCO Chair joins groundbreaking global UniTWIN Network on Open Education.
24 Jul 2024
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Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance – a decade on
It has been 10 years since the establishment of UCT’s Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance's academic programme – and this milestone was celebrated on 18 July.
23 Jul 2024
- 4 min read
Research and innovation
The IDM seeks health innovations in infectious diseases
Discovering the IDM’s pioneering research from novel diagnostics to drug resistance and non-communicable diseases offers insight into the dynamic landscape of infectious and NCD research. This has profound implications for public health.
23 Jul 2024
- 7 min read
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A journey to your authentic self
The UCT Department of Student Affairs is equipping students with leadership skills through the TransGariep Inter-Institutional Student Leadership Programme.
22 Jul 2024
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Painting it forward: ‘Dream in colour’
Bonga Masoka is paying it forward with his Splash Coatings Africa paint manufacturing, retail and painting establishment.
19 Jul 2024
- 4 min read
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100UP – the bedrock of opportunity
19 Jul 2024
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UCT academic scoops prestigious global health award
19 Jul 2024
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FHS panel weighs in on the hard but necessary work of transformation
17 Jul 2024
Research and innovation
IDM’s emerging scientists: Pioneering breakthroughs in infectious disease research
16 Jul 2024
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Celebrations galore as Estates and Custodial Services staff upskill in digital literacy
16 Jul 2024
Research and innovation
Advancing health through innovation: The IDM’s journey
09 Jul 2024
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Childhood trauma begets substance abuse among adolescents
08 Jul 2024
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Cross-sectional study spotlights unnerving findings on phantom limb pain
08 Jul 2024
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Global rankings: UCT rises in research ranking
05 Jul 2024
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Multi-layered approach necessary to build safe, inclusive schools
04 Jul 2024
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HIV drug trial shows injection twice-yearly 100% effective against infection
04 Jul 2024
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200 Young South Africans list: The UCT connection
04 Jul 2024
UCT soars to 77th place worldwide in 2024 THE Impact Rankings
UCT ranked 77th worldwide in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, with six areas ranked in the top 100.
03 Jul 2024
Youth Month: Curiosity and continuous learning
UCT’s Summer School programme hosted a lecture that encouraged students to be curious and invest in continuous learning.
26 Jun 2024
Youth Month
Leadership transition key Council highlight
UCT’s leadership transition is the highlight of Council chairperson, Norman Arendse SC, as the 2020 Council’s term ends.
25 Jun 2024
Do socio-cultural contexts drive antimicrobial resistance?
UCT’s Assoc Prof Esmita Charani’s latest research studies why socio-cultural contexts need to be taken into consideration to mitigate antimicrobial resistance.
25 Jun 2024
UCT up two places in latest world rankings
UCT remains the best university in Africa, according to the 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings.
19 Jun 2024
UCT Press launches ‘Contested Karoo’ as an open access book
The recently launched book seeks to better understand the arid Karoo that covers almost a third of South Africa.
19 Jun 2024
Youth Month: Art as activism
Nineteen-year-old Zolani Balekwa has found his storytelling agenda – activism through art in his community.
19 Jun 2024
Youth Month
UCT academic donates extensive personal library to the Cape Town National Archives
UCT’s Dr Halim Gençoğlu donated more than 1 000 books and many documents in Arabic, English, Turkish, and Afrikaans to the National Archives of South Africa in Cape Town.
18 Jun 2024
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UCT-led project awarded £500 000 to fast-track research on antimicrobial resistance
This year, AMRoots scooped third place in the prestigious Trinty Challenge. The award will accelerate research on antimicrobial resistance in small-scale farming communities.
18 Jun 2024
UCT academic wins inaugural funding award
UCT particle physicist Dr James Keaveney received the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust’s inaugural New Frontiers Research Award in May.
13 Jun 2024
Youth Month: Build-a-Bite prioritises students crazy about the kota
Khensani Khoza’s business has partnered with Food & Connect to bring UCT’s students the kotas they love.
12 Jun 2024
Youth Month
UCT academic leads climate change research on ocean systems
Assoc Prof Sarah Fawcett will lead a multi-disciplinary team investigating oxygen and biogeochemical dynamics along the west African margin.
12 Jun 2024
SA's Constitutional Court at 30: a solid foundation but cracks are showing
The Constitutional Court has played a leading role in realising constitutional justice over the past 30 years; however, many forces seek to undermine its role, and civil society needs to be resolute in defence of the court.
07 Jun 2024
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Youth Month: LLM student’s international internship ‘opens window of opportunity’
John Singbae II was one of just four students selected for an internship programme offered by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Germany.
06 Jun 2024
Youth Month
Youth Month: Ikeys star Ntokozo Makhaza rises to top of Varsity Cup charts
Ikey Tigers’ wing Ntokozo Makhaza’s sensational Varsity Cup rugby season was a long time in the making.
05 Jun 2024
Youth Month
UCT launches Global Media Index for Africa
The Global Media Index for Africa tracks how the world’s most influential news providers cover news related to the African continent.
05 Jun 2024
Showcasing excellence at UCT
During a special TED Talk-style sitting, UCT researchers highlighted the impactful, pioneering work they are involved in at a local, national and continental level.
04 Jun 2024
Youth Month: ‘Time Hacks’ keeps students’ schedule in check
Zukile Ntentema has developed a time management programme that he delivers via WhatsApp to keep students on top of their game.
04 Jun 2024
Youth Month
Spotlighting the power of collaboration as UCT hosts the Worldwide Universities Network
‘Partnerships are greater than the sum of their parts’ was the theme of the day when UCT hosted members of the Worldwide Universities Network.
31 May 2024
Productive capabilities are pathway to reclaiming economic sovereignty in Africa
Prof Horman Chitonge spoke about how to reclaim Africa’s economic sovereignty during his inaugural lecture.
31 May 2024
UCT VC’s proposals for strengthening scientific freedom in Africa
UCT VC interim Emer Prof Daya Reddy contributed to a recent UNESCO's report that outlines challenges and opportunities in scientific freedom, his recommendations aim to strengthen STI systems across Africa.
28 May 2024
Professor Ntobeko Ntusi delivers valedictory address
Prof Ntobeko Ntusi bid farewell to UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital on Wednesday, 22 May, in what was a maiden valedictory lecture for UCT.
28 May 2024
‘Camagu Dosini’: Honouring Dizu Plaatjies
After more than three decades at UCT’s South African College of Music, Professor Dizu Plaatjies will retire at the end of the year.
28 May 2024
The CFO’s role in ensuring sustainability and excellence at UCT
Vincent Motholo recently spoke at the IFAC’s Advisory Group meeting, where he shared insights into his own professional journey, including his current role as CFO at UCT.
28 May 2024
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Thirty years of freedom: Protecting South Africa’s children
UCT’s Lucy Jamieson said protecting SA’s children is a collective effort.
24 May 2024
New UCT VC Prof Moshabela ready to lead with respect and humility
UCT has appointed Professor Mosa Moshabela as vice-chancellor, effective from 1 October 2024.
24 May 2024
Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre will make significant contribution to scholarship
The construction of the centre will be made possible through funding by Atlantic Philanthropies, as well as generous grants and pledges.
22 May 2024
English Language Centre: a gateway to mastering the language
UCT’s English Language Centre opened a new facility on Friday, 17 May.
22 May 2024
Internal Audit Awareness Month: In conversation with UCT’s Bahijah Hashim
UCT News spoke to Bahijah Hashim to gain insight into the role of the Office of Internal Audit – a crucial arm within the university’s operating structure.
21 May 2024
KiSwahili galvanises UCT’s commitment to multilingualism
One year after introducing KiSwahili as an elective course at UCT and students are loving it.
20 May 2024
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