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UCT Financial Innovation Hub named centre of excellence As one of 10 institutions identified as an Algorand Centre of Excellence, UCT will receive millions of US dollars in funding for its Financial Innovation Hub. 04 Aug 2022
Young UCT scientist selected as one of esteemed global Schmidt Science Fellows UCT’s Dr Michael Heyns has been announced as one of the esteemed 2022 Schmidt Science Fellows by philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt. 04 Aug 2022
Forest Hill Residence: Driving student success UCT’s Forest Hill Residence has launched the innovative “You Have the Drive” programme to help students acquire their driver’s licences. 04 Aug 2022
Four women at the IDM awarded grants geared for upskilling and capacity development The institute’s Transformation Committee awarded four grants to PASS (two) and postdoctoral research fellows (two) to pursue developmental activities and opportunities through travel support. 04 Aug 2022
Students, make a creative statement at this year’s Res4Res Unleashed UCT students are invited to enter Res4Res Unleashed, a 60-day, online exhibition event that celebrates “unbounded artistic expression” in digital and traditional mediums. 03 Aug 2022
VC hosts last science of the future webinar UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng moderated a two-expert discussion on science and diplomacy, wrapping up the four-part series. 02 Aug 2022
Staff assembly: Teamwork key to success VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng and other members of UCT’s executive shared their plans for the next five years with colleagues during a virtual staff assembly. 02 Aug 2022
Two international awards for UCT’s Katherine Antel UCT researcher Dr Katherine Antel has received two international awards for work in HIV-associated lymphoma 02 Aug 2022
Reimagining the Jagger Library – together The UCT campus and wider Cape Town communities were invited to help reimagine the Jagger Library – the phoenix that will soon rise from the ashes. 01 Aug 2022
Tributes to ‘life-changing’ Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is now 10 years old. UCT beneficiaries spoke about how the initiative has changed their lives. 01 Aug 2022
VC Open Lecture: Lessons for changemakers the world needs The post-COVID-19 education crisis must be tackled urgently to meet challenges of climate change, poverty, and technology. And great change needs great changemakers. 01 Aug 2022
Media reports on crimes against children focus on emotion rather than facts – study Recent PhD graduate Sisanda Nkoala investigated how the television media in South Africa report on crimes against children. 01 Aug 2022
UCT professor wins award for her commitment to safe and secure transport University of Cape Town Professor Marianne Vanderschuren has won the Special Annual Theme Award at the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) - South 32 awards. 29 Jul 2022
Can asteroids and geoengineering the stratosphere save the planet? Amid the exponential effects of climate change, geoengineering and eco-regeneration are mooted as methods to cool our planet. 28 Jul 2022
Celebrating the UCT Community of Hope Vaccination Centre Staff from UCT and the provincial Department of Health came together on Wednesday, 20 July, at the UCT Community of Hope Vaccination Centre to celebrate the site’s successes. 27 Jul 2022
‘Engineer of life’ receives 2022 Stella Clark Teachers’ Award Nonkululeko Sibisi is the recipient of UCT’s 2022 Stella Clark Teachers’ Award. 27 Jul 2022
‘You are a UCT graduate made to lead’ UCT’s first in-person graduation since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic kicked off in fine style on Friday, 22 July. 25 Jul 2022
PhD graduation: Celebration of unleashed human potential UCT capped 104 PhD students in the Sarah Baartman Hall on 22 July – the first graduation in the hall since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. 25 Jul 2022
New book provides a unique way to engage with climate change ACDI and UCT researcher Chris Trisos, along with some colleagues, released a book version of their online cli-fi game, “Survive the Century”. 22 Jul 2022 Republished
Student’s crime prevention strategy aims to build safer communities Zukile Ntentema has developed a crime prevention strategy aimed specifically at communities prone to gang violence on the Cape Flats. 22 Jul 2022
UCT VC hosts webinar on human augmentation On Sunday, 17 July, VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted the second of four virtual engagements with a focus on using the science of the future to shape the present. 20 Jul 2022
International Chess Day: Lessons from the board International Chess Day takes place on 20 July. The UCT Chess Club’s Lilitha Hempe spoke about what he learnt from the ultimate mind game. 20 Jul 2022
‘Success is the sum of small efforts’ Maxine Höft will graduate with her PhD in clinical science and immunology from UCT on 22 July. The journey has taught her resilience, perseverance and critical thinking. 20 Jul 2022
‘Honestly, I’ve just been out here trying my best’ On the eve of receiving her PhD in mechanical engineering from UCT, Sherlyn Gabriel is determined to transcend any stereotypes that the career is better suited for men. 20 Jul 2022
UCT lauds students, staff, alumni on ‘M&G’s’ Top 200 list Twenty-six members of the campus community (staff, students and alumni) have made the ‘Mail & Guardian’s’ annual list of 200 Young South Africans. 19 Jul 2022
Study reveals factors behind rise in obesity in SA women of childbearing age UCT doctoral student Mweete Debra Nglazi’s research shows that overweight and obesity in SA women of childbearing age is due to a lack of physical activity and increased consumption of unhealthy food. 18 Jul 2022
NextGen Engineers’ winning toolkit takes innovation beyond the lab NextGen Engineers’ CirKit, a basic, multi-disciplinary engineering toolkit tailored to students’ needs and pockets, has won an international award. 18 Jul 2022
Inspirational PhD grad: New findings on managing phantom limb pain PHD graduand Katleho Limakatso has broken new ground on pain management for amputees experiencing phantom limb pain. His results yield some surprises too. 15 Jul 2022
Swiss visit spotlights bilateral partnerships in blockchain technology A high-level Swiss delegation met with UCT representatives to discuss blockchain technology development and collaborations between South Africa and Switzerland. 14 Jul 2022
VC hosts first science of the future webinar On Sunday, 11 July, VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted the first of four virtual engagements that will focus on using the science of the future to shape the present. 12 Jul 2022
 
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