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UCT alumnus appointed chairman at top SA law firm
Ezra Davids, who holds both a BA and an LLB from UCT, was announced as the chairman of Bowmans law firm on 1 October 2021.
07 Oct 2021
CILT project aims to build a more inclusive learning environment
UCT’s Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching is heading up a three-year project focusing on inclusive, digitally enabled education through the redesign of blended courses.
07 Oct 2021
In conversation with Irma Stern Museum’s new curator
Curator and educator Yentl Kohler recently joined the UCT Irma Stern Museum staff. Director, Nadja Daehnke, had a conversation about the ambitions Kohler brings to her new post.
06 Oct 2021
Year-old San and Khoi Centre adds invaluable indigenous knowledge to archive
New knowledge produced by UCT’s youngest research entity, the San and Khoi Centre, is set to revive some of the indigenous knowledge archive lost in the recent fire.
06 Oct 2021
PhD research points to effective treatment of depression in people living with HIV/AIDS
A UCT PhD graduate’s research looks at adapting and piloting group interpersonal therapy for the treatment of depressive symptoms in people living with HIV/AIDS.
04 Oct 2021
A leading cause of death in SA, head trauma is under-researched
A multi-million-rand grant has enabled further study into traumatic brain injury, under the guidance of Prof Anthony Figaji of UCT’s Paediatric Neurosurgery Unit.
04 Oct 2021
‘National shame’ of corruption cannot be allowed to undermine democracy
Democracy can only flourish and fulfil the aspirations of South Africans when backed and reinforced by accountability, said Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke in her Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture.
01 Oct 2021
Two UCT researchers awarded ‘Science Oscars’
In recognition of their outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Sheetal Silal and Professor Michael Claeys received awards at last night’s NSTF-South32 event.
01 Oct 2021
Epilepsy in SA investigated through unique collaboration
UCT researcher Dr Joseph Raimondo is investigating epilepsy through his recently awarded Wellcome Trust International Intermediate Fellowship.
01 Oct 2021
New partnership with UCT-based H3D Foundation to strengthen African drug research
A UCT foundation and an international pharmaceutical organisation are joining forces to ensure Africa is ready for the next pandemic.
01 Oct 2021
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