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Thirty years of democracy: DVC Linda Ronnie talks importance of post-school education
UCT’s acting deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning, Emer Prof Linda Ronnie, said the transformative potential of the post-school sector is crucial.
25 Apr 2024
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Thirty years of democracy: DVC Linda Ronnie talks importance of post-school education
UCT’s acting deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning, Emer Prof Linda Ronnie, said the transformative potential of the post-school sector is crucial.
25 Apr 2024
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Shaping sustainability from our southern location
UCT’s unique geographical vantage point has inspired the work of many researchers, including two SARChI chairs and a Centre of Excellence that have a great deal to build on.
25 Apr 2024
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What does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?
Thirty years after democracy, South Africans should not be bickering about culture and consumption, writes Duane Jethro, a lecturer in the Department of African Studies and Linguistics at UCT.
24 Apr 2024
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Elections 2024: ‘Dose of scepticism’ needed as personal data becomes vulnerable
UCT’s Dr Daniel Ramotsoela talks about being cyber smart as elections approach in May.
23 Apr 2024
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UCT academic up for prestigious fellowship honour
UCT's Prof Valerie Mizrahi has been recognised with a lifetime fellow honour from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
23 Apr 2024
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Using AI to tailor drugs for Africa
A comment on the effects of genetics on drug efficacy from UCT’s Drug Discovery and Development Centre has been published in the prestigious “Nature” journal.
22 Apr 2024
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Trevor Manuel delivers second annual Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture
Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel was the guest speaker at an annual event that honours the work of UCT economic researcher and data specialist Prof Francis Wilson.
19 Apr 2024
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Straight as an arrow: The intricacies of archery
Archery is more than a bow and arrow, according to chairperson of the UCT code, Monde Zwane.
17 Apr 2024
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Shaping African science and society
UCT SARChI chairs have developed a local ecosystem of knowledge and capacity that drives scientific innovation and economic growth.
16 Apr 2024
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QS rankings place four UCT subjects in the top 100
12 Apr 2024
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Securing a sustainable future through resource efficiency, minerals and metals
10 Apr 2024
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Leading UCT researchers honoured with SAMRC scientific awards
05 Apr 2024
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Taking Africa from biomass to green gas
04 Apr 2024
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Building a healthier Africa through discovery
04 Apr 2024
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‘Become activists for science’
04 Apr 2024
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Distinguished individuals receive UCT hon docs
03 Apr 2024
Obituary
Tony Heard (1937–2024)
03 Apr 2024
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World Autism Day: Giving students a space to flourish
02 Apr 2024
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‘Embrace global citizenry’
02 Apr 2024
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Destiny delayed, not denied: Postgraduate fulfils her (and her father’s) dream to study at UCT
02 Apr 2024
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World Autism Day: ‘I faced barriers but found my voice’
02 Apr 2024
‘Growth of character’ celebrated at UCT graduation
The 2024 UCT graduation season officially kicked off on 23 March with over 4 000 students set to obtain their qualification.
28 Mar 2024
From planning to procession with UCT’s gown master
Mogamat Benjamin, UCT’s gown master, takes us through the planning and coordination that culminates in the celebration that is graduation.
28 Mar 2024
A journey of curiosity, healing, and hope
Umana Niwenshuti graduated with a PhD in Anthropology from UCT on Monday, 25 March.
28 Mar 2024
Looking through the lens of missed vaccination opportunities
Dr Chukwudi Nnaji probes three critical questions for missed opportunities for vaccination in his PhD research.
26 Mar 2024
Half a million followers on TikTok and studying towards a master’s
He is master of Kasi humour, soon to be capped with a BSc (Honours), and knee deep in the first semester of a master’s degree … meet Lesedi Rampou Lale, man of comedy and chemistry.
26 Mar 2024
Bringing primary healthcare services to campus staff
On Monday, 18 March, the ribbon was cut to mark the opening of UCT’s Dis-Chem Wellness Centre, which brings quality primary healthcare services to the workplace for pay classes two to six.
26 Mar 2024
Bending the arc towards health equity
Professor Susan Cleary delivered her inaugural lecture on 14 March.
25 Mar 2024
From HR to opera – an inspirational journey
Luvo Maranti graduates this year with a Performance Diploma in opera. This is one of the tenor’s many outstanding accomplishments, few of which he imagined achieving.
25 Mar 2024
Adopt a social approach to managing TB
UCT’s Dr Anna Versfeld said patients’ social contexts must be taken into consideration to help tackle the TB scourge in South Africa.
24 Mar 2024
Infrastructure and innovation for a healthy Africa
These SARChI chairs have integrated innovative science and technology to make a material contribution to a healthy Africa.
22 Mar 2024
UCT receives Siyaphumelela Network Partner Award
UCT has recently received the Siyaphumelela Network Award for advancing equity and student-centred transformation.
22 Mar 2024
SARChI: A national programme that has powered impactful and resonant research
After a decade and a half, some UCT SARChIs come to the end of their DST/NRF funding cycle, but their work continues to advance the research strengths, capabilities and competencies of the university.
20 Mar 2024
Decomposing pig bodies provide insight into novel methods to identify human remains
Kara Adams’s unconventional research set out to uncover the effect clothing and environmental factors have on the body’s decomposition process.
20 Mar 2024
‘I made it because I asked for help’
Lwando Mhlabeni beat severe depression and a medical leave of absence to graduate with a BSc in Occupational Therapy.
20 Mar 2024
UCT hosts Nobel Laureate for lecture on universal basic income in the developing world
UCT recently played host to development economics expert and Nobel Laureate Professor Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee, who delivered a lecture on the underlying economics of universal basic income in developing countries.
19 Mar 2024
UCT’s H3D spearheads Africa’s drug discovery accelerator programme
UCT’s H3D will play a leading role in supporting drug discovery in sub-Saharan Africa through the Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator programme.
13 Mar 2024
Understanding the role of nature-based adaptation in human mobility and immobility
Research led by Nicholas Simpson, along with a team at UCT’s ACDI, emphasises the urgent need for a comprehensive study on how climate change impacts mobility.
13 Mar 2024
Global Digital Heritage Afrika partners with UCT
Global Digital Heritage Afrika has found a new home at UCT.
12 Mar 2024
What climate change means for South Africa and its people
Researchers at UCT have recently released a synthesis report highlighting the potential impact of climate change in South Africa and how these changes will impact our economy and ecosystems.
11 Mar 2024
Speculating on the speculum – could a redesign help to save lives?
On World Human Papilloma Virus Day, the virus behind 95% of cervical cancers, post-docs and post-grads were invited to a design-a-thon at UCT’s IDM to ‘rethink, reimagine and redesign’ the dreaded cervical speculum.
11 Mar 2024
UCT on board as innovative Lego Braille Bricks project enters new national phase
The extended Lego Braille Bricks pilot project will fast-track inclusive education for blind and visually impaired learners and capacitate teachers’ competencies in the country.
08 Mar 2024
Courts in crisis, but solutions are simple
UCT’s Democratic Governance and Rights Unit has released two highly impactful reports focusing on the work environment in and functioning of the South African Magistrates’ Courts.
07 Mar 2024
UCT and McMaster lead a new clinical trial to reduce HIV-related deaths in Africa
A new trial will test a low-cost antibiotic aimed at reducing deaths among 8 000 patients with advanced HIV who are starting or restarting anti-retroviral therapy, a combination of drugs to treat HIV.
06 Mar 2024
Adolescent nephrology clinic plugs ‘critical gap’ between paediatric and adult care
The Kidney Adolescent and Young Adult Clinic supports patients with chronic kidney disease as they learn to navigate a new normal outside the paediatric healthcare setting.
01 Mar 2024
UCT’s iconic d-school Afrika is the top green-certified new academic building in Africa
A plaque handover was the final seal on d-school Afrika’s exceptional 6-Star rating by the Green Building Council SA, marking its position as a flagship on the continent, and beyond.
23 Feb 2024
Older Person’s Grant not ‘nearly enough’ to support SA’s elderly
The older persons’ care needs and social grants research study revealed that homes dependent on the Older Person’s Grant recorded a gross underspend on food.
22 Feb 2024
UCT’s University of the Future deliberates funding guarantees
Funding mechanisms were one of the key points to consider during UCT’s University of the Future workshop session held recently.
22 Feb 2024
The power of voices: Supporting inclusivity through podcasting
UCT’s CILT has launched a podcast, which is designed to serve as a platform for showcasing innovative teaching and learning, among other things.
21 Feb 2024
UCT study empowers medical students through AI and open educational resources
Research by UCT’s DOT4D has brought to light an innovative approach in medical education, leveraging AI to empower students in creating open educational resources.
20 Feb 2024
Elections 2024: Political parties mobilise youth participation
UCT hosted a youth political party debate on campus to drum up their support for the inclusion of young people in their organisations.
15 Feb 2024
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