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PhDs at UCT June graduation increase by almost 50%
A total of 110 PhD students will graduate from the University of Cape Town this week - an increase of almost 50% compared to a total of 75 in June 2013. The university will award 1,508 degrees to students across various faculties at its graduation ceremonies this week. In June 2013 the total was 1,374 and in June 2012 it stood at 1,340.
12 Jun 2014
UCT to honour global leaders at June graduation
The University of Cape Town will confer honorary degrees on 2 formidable scientists and a human rights activist at its upcoming June graduation ceremonies, recognising their remarkable contributions to society - both locally and internationally - in their respective fields.
06 Jun 2014
Two-pronged treatment can reduce TB incidence among people with HIV, study finds
A trial of isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) plus antiretroviral therapy (ART) to prevent tuberculosis has shown safety and efficacy in patients with HIV, say researchers of a University of Cape Town (UCT) study published in The Lancet.
06 Jun 2014
Welcome by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, Dr Max Price, to the President of the United States of America, President Barack Obama
30 Jun 2013
UCT 'Speaker Corner' available to protester
30 Jun 2013
Baxter's hit play Mies Juliecomes home after international success
The Baxter Theatre Centre's hit play Mies Julie, written and directed by Yael Farber, has come home from a record-breaking international tour to sell-out performances on its home turf.
27 Jun 2013
Response to Die Burger questions on UCT Financial Aid
27 Jun 2013
UCT interview opportunities
19 Jun 2013
UCT PhD research leads to Google job
A University of Cape Town PhD graduate's ground-breaking technology solution is not only changing the lives of many skilled workers who could not find employment, it has also landed her a job with Google in Africa.
19 Jun 2013
UCT research affirms benefits of walking to promote health
In his thesis titled Steps that count! the use of pedometry for physical activity and health promotion in South Africa (SA), the University of Cape Town PhD graduate Julian Pillay investigates how walking can promote good health in the working adult population of SA.
18 Jun 2013
UCT part of new TB trial that will shorten duration of treatment
A clinical trial has been developed that will identify new tuberculosis (TB) treatment regimens which will significantly shorten the duration of treatment from 6 to 3 months.
18 Jun 2013
UCT research has important implications for HIV intervention in Southern Africa
Nompumelelo Precious Zungu, 1 of 83 PhD students who graduated from the University of Cape Town last week, explores the meaning of AIDS and risk among Xhosa men in 2 Cape Town townships.
13 Jun 2013
African American Studies expert to speak at UCT on affirmative action debate changes in US
12 Jun 2013
UCT regrets death of student
The University of Cape Town can confirm that a male student sadly passed away on Tuesday, 11 June 2013, from natural causes.
12 Jun 2013
UCT PhD graduate finds ways to save birds from power line collisions
More than 40% of SA's Ludwig's Bustard population may die annually on power infrastructure.
11 Jun 2013
UCT research on managing pain in HIV/AIDS sufferers is global first
University of Cape Town researcher Dr Romy Parker is the first person in the world to conduct research that explores methods to manage pain in people living with HIV using a non-pharmacological approach.
11 Jun 2013
The facts about Mr Joseph Khohlokoane's debt at UCT
The University of Cape Town has noted multiple inaccuracies in the reports on a graduand's study debt.
07 Jun 2013
Mr Joseph Khohlokoane graduates from UCT
The University of Cape Town confirms that Mr Joseph Khohlokoane graduated today.
07 Jun 2013
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