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‘Teaching swept me off my feet’

Despite the challenges, Anneliese Schauerte – a recipient of UCT’s Distinguished Teacher Award for 2018 – says she’s right where she’s meant to be. 19 Jun 2019 - 6 min read

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‘No stupid questions’ in Distinguished Teacher’s classes

Curiosity, responding to change, technology and empathy are what 2018 Distinguished Teacher Award recipient Jeff Murugan says make an excellent teacher. 19 Jun 2019 - 7 min read

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New ‘fully funded’ scholarship for top young researchers

UCT's new Vice-Chancellor Research Scholarship will support and develop the university's top young researchers as they tackle society's most pressing challenges. 06 Jun 2019 - 9 min read

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Transformation is heart work

A panel discussion held as part of the GSBʼs Africa Month events examined the challenges and successes of attempting to create a truly welcoming environment on campus. 24 May 2019 - 8 min read

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#MustFall movements were ‘an act of love’

Political commentator and author Rekgotsofetse Chikane used the occasion of a book discussion at the GSB to provide some insight into higher education’s #MustFall movements. 23 May 2019 - 6 min read

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First aider doesn’t dwell on ‘what-ifs’

Esna Vermeulen, an Interclub Wheelchair Rugby Tournament first-aid officer with a rare muscle condition, believes in making the most of life, regardless of her circumstances. 16 May 2019 - 5 min read

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Fostering multilingualism on campus

Multilingualism is a form of development and empowerment at a time when some of the world’s languages are in danger of extinction, language short-course graduates have heard. 15 May 2019 - 4 min read

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Rat poison threat to city’s peri-urban wildlife

Wildlife on Cape Town’s periphery, such as caracal, mongoose, otters and owls, is increasingly falling prey to lethal rat poisons. 14 May 2019 - 7 min read

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