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Ocean sustainability: ‘Many knowledges are needed’ The recent Ocean Cultures conference discussed the diverse perspectives needed to build holistic ocean knowledges. This feature highlights World Oceans Day on 8 June. 08 Jun 2022
UCT VC delivers public lecture at the University of Ottawa As part of the Excellence in Education lecture series, UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng spoke about the balancing act required to be a transformative university leader. 07 Jun 2022
EBE students score in stock exchange challenge Two UCT engineering students used their analytical powers to participate in the annual JSE Investment Challenge, bagging the monthly prizes for March and April. 07 Jun 2022
Study tour to learn about disruptive fintech UCT’s MPhil in Financial Technology class of 2021 recently travelled to Switzerland to learn more about disruptive financial technology. 06 Jun 2022
School violence needs ‘whole community’ interventions The release of an evidence review summary on preventing violence against children in schools has highlighted the urgency of developing multicomponent strategies. 06 Jun 2022
Phumeza Mgxashe strove for excellence; graduated posthumously On 13 December 2021, Phumeza Mgxashe graduated posthumously with an MPhil in Inclusive Innovation from the UCT GSB. 06 Jun 2022
Child Protection Week: Tend to our children’s cry for help UCT News highlights a recent study by the Children’s Institute which explores the gaps in services that respond to violence against women and children. 02 Jun 2022
UCT spearheads women’s leadership programme to improve public sector service delivery A leadership programme by UCT’s Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance will ensure women leaders in public sector institutions are equipped with the skills they need to effect change. 02 Jun 2022
Championing equity in a world of scientific colonialism As UCT hosted the 7th World Conference on Research Integrity, the spotlight was on international research collaborations and how to get the powerful Global North to share the driving seat. 02 Jun 2022
Transparency, collaboration underpin clinical and biomedical research integrity UCT Professor Ntobeko Ntusi delivered a plenary session at the 7th World Conference on Research Integrity in the Cape Town. 01 Jun 2022
KiSwahili as an agent of liberation, integration At a recent Africa Month event panellists discussed the role of language, particularly KiSwahili, in fostering African integration and development. 01 Jun 2022
UCT GSB reached its highest ranking to date for customised programmes The latest ranking of customised programmes from the Financial Times shows the UCT GSB is leading in Africa. 31 May 2022
Diversity and inclusivity: mainstays of research integrity Research institutions must clearly define and promote inclusivity as cornerstones of research integrity, delegates heard at the opening WCRI plenary. 31 May 2022
UCT to introduce KiSwahili from 2023 UCT will add KiSwahili to its language offerings from 2023, hoping to launch it as a major in 2028, the VC has announced. 27 May 2022
Ground-breaking project to monitor well-being of wildlife using robotics and AI A revolutionary project developed by UCT’s Associate Professor Amir Patel will use robotics and artificial intelligence to accurately monitor the health status of wildlife. 25 May 2022
Minister Pandor delivers public lecture to celebrate Africa Month UCT celebrated Africa Month on 17 May 2022 with a public lecture by Dr Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. 25 May 2022
Pan-Africanism – towards ultimate emancipation On 20 May, UCT’s SRC hosted an Africa Day event to encourage African unity and aid debt clearance for African international students. 25 May 2022
LGBTI activists convene at UCT for 2022 Kopano conference LGBTI activists from across southern Africa have convened for the biennial Kopano conference being held at the Kramer Law Building on middle campus this week. 24 May 2022
‘Believe in your idea or no one else will’ Eight UCT student entrepreneurs made the internal cut of the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition and will now prepare for the regional round in August. 23 May 2022
Harnessing healthcare to build the ‘Africa We Want’ Keynote speakers from UCT, the Africa CDC as well as the University of Global Health Equity shed light on the challenges and opportunities for the healthcare sector in Africa. 23 May 2022
Biological Diversity Day: Peri-urban living a ‘poisoned chalice’ for city’s caracals New research reveals bioaccumulation of pesticides in wildlife around the city’s urban fringes, endangering key predators, such as caracals. 20 May 2022
Construction projects require a targeted strategic formula to succeed During her inaugural lecture, UCT’s Professor Abimbola Windapo said construction projects require a unique, targeted strategic formula to succeed. 19 May 2022
How the pandemic has impacted our Sustainable Development Goals VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng takes stock in a post COVID-19 world where collaboration is essential to better a global community. 19 May 2022
New TB drug combination trial – hope for shorter treatment A new trial at the UCTLI involving a novel TB drug candidate BTZ-043 spells hope for TB patients. 19 May 2022
UCT Parasport Club hosts inaugural blind football workshop The blind football workshop is an initiative of UCT’s Parasport Club and aims to drive inclusivity in sport. 18 May 2022
UCT to host Africa’s first design thinking conference The Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at UCT will be hosting the prestigious d.confestival, the first design thinking event of its kind in Africa. 18 May 2022
International Museum Day: ‘Humanity’ exhibition reframes ‘origins’ story “Humanity” is a planned new permanent exhibition that will retell the story of evolution and human origins without the colonial paleoanthropological lens. 18 May 2022
UCT alumna jets to Juilliard to pursue master’s in music UCT alumna Siyasanga Charles has been accepted to complete her master’s in music at The Juilliard School in New York City. 16 May 2022
Far-reaching sustainable campus project launched at UCT UCT to use its campuses as living labs for collective innovation to reduce its environmental footprint via the vice-chancellor’s Khusela Ikamva Sustainable Campus Project. 16 May 2022
Giant fabric ‘intestine’ promotes culture of recycling on campus A trio of students have created a sculpture out of mutton cloth to raise awareness on the importance of recycling. 13 May 2022
 
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