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Creative arts programme presented by internationally acclaimed artists at UCT
The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Institute for Creative Arts (ICA), in association with Pro Helvetia, will present a diverse and provocative programme of talks, films and performances by acclaimed artists and educators from Switzerland, Brazil, Germany, Palestine, Egypt and China. The programme runs until Thursday, 11 April at UCT's Hiddingh Campus.
10 Apr 2019
UCT to confer more than 5000 degrees at its autumn graduation
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will honour approximately 5124 students in 14 graduation ceremonies taking place from Wednesday, 10 April until Thursday, 18 April 2019. During the 14 ceremonies - expected to be attended by about 14 000 people - 70 doctoral degrees and 383 master's degrees will be conferred.
09 Apr 2019
Shark survivor graduates with drama degree at UCT
When a great white shark attacked bodysurfer Caleb Swanepoel at Buffelsbaai near Knysna in June 2015, he thought he was going to die. But a new script was being written for the drama and performance student who graduates on 16 April.
05 Apr 2019
South Africa's first deaf student to graduate with a Bachelor of Laws degree at UCT
Qobo Ningiza will be South Africa's first deaf Bachelor of Laws degree graduate when he is capped at a University of Cape Town (UCT) graduation ceremony next Friday, 12 April 2019.
04 Apr 2019
UCT leading scientists selected to be part of
Six University of Cape Town (UCT) scientists have been selected as FLAIR research fellows. The FLAIR (Future Leaders - African Independent Research) is a programme of The African Academy of Science (AAS) and Royal Society, with support from the UK's Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), designed to help talented early-career researchers, whose science is focused on the needs of the continent, establish independent careers in African institutions and ultimately, their own research groups. Up to 30 FLAIR fellowships will be awarded in 2019.
04 Apr 2019
Applications for admission to UCT in 2020 now open with new undergraduate closing date
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has opened applications for admission to study at the institution for various programmes for the 2020 academic year. Prospective students may apply online.
02 Apr 2019
Health Minister to deliver the Steve Lawn Memorial Lecture at UCT
National Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will deliver the annual Steve Memorial Lecture which was postponed from 20 March 2019 to 2 April 2019.
01 Apr 2019
Calls for specific laws to protect South Africa's water source areas
While South Africa's National Water Act recognises the protection of water resources, such as rivers, it makes no mention of strategic water source areas in particular. According to Amanda Mkhonza, an environmental law lecturer at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Institute of Marine & Environmental Law, this leaves the vast majority of our water source areas highly vulnerable to inappropriate development.
28 Mar 2019
Transition to renewable energy could result in cheaper, cleaner and more reliable electricity supply for SA
Phasing out coal in the power sector by 2040 would allow SA to fulfil its commitment to the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to well below 2
28 Mar 2019
Khayelitsha learners experience varsity life through UCT summer school
A hundred grade 12 learners from various schools in Khayelitsha had a taste of the first year University of Cape Town (UCT) experience when they attended three special lectures as part of the extended annual UCT Summer School.
27 Mar 2019
Strategies for countries to decarbonise based on national development objectives
Every country must have a long-term strategy for climate change, otherwise the Paris pledges will not be well aligned with national development objectives
26 Mar 2019
The Cape Town drought - lessons for other municipalities in South Africa
The University of Cape Town's (UCT) African Centre for Cities (ACC) released a new paper which warns that the Cape Town drought has powerful climate-change adaptation lessons for other South African municipalities.
25 Mar 2019
UCT research identifies wildlife crime hot spots in the United Kingdom
University of Cape Town (UCT) academics have led an international study that has found that the young hen harriers (a bird of prey) in the United Kingdom (UK) suffer abnormally high mortality compared to other populations across their range.
19 Mar 2019
Lifetime Achievement Award for Dizu Plaatjies of Amampondo fame
Neo-traditional African musician Dizu Plaatjies and head of African Music: Practical Studies at the University of Cape Town's (UCT) South African College of Music, has been awarded a ministerial Lifetime Achievement Award by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS).
19 Mar 2019
Health Minister to deliver the Steve Lawn Memorial Lecture at UCT
National Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will deliver the annual Steve Lawn Memorial Lecture at the University of Cape Town.
15 Mar 2019
UCT student using 3D printers to address education crisis in South Africa
University of Cape Town (UCT) third-year Bachelor of Science student Denislav Marinov plans on using 3D printers in South Africa's schools to level the education playing fields.
14 Mar 2019
New evidence shows that the work of United Nations agencies is effective
Collaborative research involving University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers shows how key services in lower- and middle-income countries can contribute to reaching multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), even among high-risk children and adolescents.
14 Mar 2019
UNESCO Chair in Open Education and Social Justice bestowed on UCT professor
University of Cape Town's (UCT) Associate Professor Cheryl Hodgkinson-Williams has been awarded the title of UNESCO Chair in Open Education and Social Justice for her contribution to ground-breaking research and implementing initiatives focused on open education in the global south.
13 Mar 2019
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