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UCT's Psychology Department to host discussion on a global research initiative to address violence against children
Approximately 1 billion children worldwide are victims of violence and abuse every year. The consequences are devastating and include poor neuro-cognitive development, emotional problems, externalising behaviours, substance use, and poor physical health including a shorter life expectancy.
10 Apr 2018
UCT to honour struggle icon Chris Hani on 25th anniversary of assassination
In recognition of the late anti-apartheid veteran, Chris Hani, the University of Cape Town (UCT) will celebrate the life and legacy of the inspirational leader, by renaming the New Science Lecture Theatre to the Chris Hani Lecture Theatre. This is to honour the late icon's contribution to South Africa's democracy.
09 Apr 2018
UCT graduate proves through stubborn determination in the face of adversity anything is possible
After 9 long and difficult years, including being academically excluded 4 times, suffering from bouts of depression, and the birth of his baby girl, Siyabonga Mdlalose recently graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cape Town (UCT).
04 Apr 2018
UCT graduation: celebrating success and honouring excellence
The University of Cape Town will cap approximately 5 228 students in 14 graduation ceremonies, which got underway this morning and will be held until 11 April 2018.
03 Apr 2018
Statement on the passing of struggle stalwart Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
The University of Cape Town (UCT) joins the nation and the international community in mourning the passing away of one of the greatest struggle stalwarts in the fight against apartheid, Mrs Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela-Mandela.
03 Apr 2018
UCT to stage 14 graduation ceremonies next week
Approximately 4 500 students will be capped when the University of Cape Town (UCT) stages 14 graduation ceremonies from Monday, 1 May to Saturday, 6 May 2017 in Jameson Hall.
27 Apr 2017
New publication highlights the anti-malarial efficacy of exciting new clinical drug candidate
Research conducted by the University of Cape Town (UCT)'s Drug Discovery and Development Centre, H3D, and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), in collaboration with a team of international researchers.
26 Apr 2017
UCT current affairs commentary expert list: Junk status, spatial segregation, government communications, Cabinet reshuffle and MOOCs
The following academics at the University of Cape Town are available for commentary on current affairs.
11 Apr 2017
How to recreate the city of Cape Town
The Integration Syndicate (IS) has been officially launched as a partnership including public policy research centres at 3 Western Cape universities, policymakers, and civil society groups.
05 Apr 2017
UCT current affairs commentary list: South Africa's downgrade to junk status and tremors
The following academics at the University of Cape Town are available for commentary on current affairs.
04 Apr 2017
Occupation of UCT's Bremner Building ended
The occupation of the Bremner Building at the University of Cape Town has been ended on Monday, 03 April 2017 following an arrangement between the university's executive and student representatives.
04 Apr 2017
UCT open for application to study in 2018
University of Cape Town (UCT) has started accepting applications for admission for the 2018 academic year on Monday, 3 April 2017.
04 Apr 2017
UCT rated within top 5 in Centre for World University Rankings subject rankings
The Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) on Monday, 03 April 2017, released their inaugural subject rankings which placed the University of Cape Town (UCT) in the top 5 - out of over 26 000 higher education institutions - in 2 subjects: Ornithology (third) and Area Studies (fourth).
03 Apr 2017
Update on Bremner occupation
As of Saturday, 1 April 2017, the Bremner building at the University of Cape Town remains occupied.
01 Apr 2017
Astronomers pinpoint echoes of ancient exploding star on our stellar doorstep
Breakthrough for astronomers from UCT and the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT).
28 Apr 2016
Scientists can detect dinosaur disease after 72 million years
University of Cape Town (UCT) palaeobiologist, Professor Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan, and colleagues from the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) of Argentina, examined more than 74 bones of armoured titanosaurs from Argentina.
26 Apr 2016
UCT opens Student Careline: 0800 24 25 26
The University of Cape Town has introduced a new UCT Student Careline to assist students and staff member who are dealing with anxiety, depression or other forms of emotional distress.
23 Apr 2016
Astronomers in South Africa discover mysterious alignment of black holes
Deep radio imaging by researchers in the University of Cape Town and University of the Western Cape has revealed that supermassive black holes in a region of the distant universe are all spinning out radio jets in the same direction - most likely a result of primordial mass fluctuations in the early universe, a new paper in MNRAS reports today.
11 Apr 2016
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