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Protection of Information Bill deserves academic scrutiny
The Protection of Information Bill touches on issues central to the functioning of a democratic society, such as security, government accountability, media freedom and responsibility. It is a debate in which the university must intervene because the consequences of restricted access to information impinge profoundly on the university's ability to do research and analyse public policy.
22 Aug 2010
Come early to watch implosion, UCT advises
The University of Cape Town expects an influx of people eager to view the implosion of the Athlone cooling towers at 12:00 on Sunday, 22 August. UCT advises people to arrive early, bring a picnic brunch and enjoy the event from a prime viewing spot at the country's most beautiful campus.
17 Aug 2010
UCT professor awarded national research chair in customary law
One of the top law scholars at the University of Cape Town, Professor Chuma Himonga, has been awarded the Department of Science and Technology National Research Foundation (DST/NRF) Chair in Customary Law, part of the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI). There are 82 chairs nationally and UCT holds about one-third of them.
12 Aug 2010
Township entrepreneurs to learn business skills at UCT
60 young adults will launch into the Masizikhulise Entrepreneurship and IT program on Friday, 6 August. The semester-long program is run in Nyanga and Khayelitsha by UCT student volunteers, who teach business skills, enterprise management, IT training, and career guidance. The project facilitates the spread of skills and knowledge amongst young adults from different walks of life and taps into the potential for entrepreneurship and exciting initiatives in the townships.
06 Aug 2010
UCT to host public dialogue on women's struggles
Women of all communities and age groups are invited to add their voices to a stimulating conversation on "Women's Struggles: From the Political to the Personal, the Global and Local", on Thursday, August 5, 2010, 17:30-19:30, at The Quad in the Kramer Building, Middle Campus at UCT. Entrance is free.
05 Aug 2010
Two years on, implementation of new rape law remains handcuffed
In the late 1990s, the 10-year process of reforming the law relating to sexual offences began. The result was the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, commonly referred to as the Sexual Offences Act, which took effect in December 2007.
14 Aug 2009
Installation programme for Vice-Chancellor
Dr Max Price was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor for the University of Cape Town on 1 July 2008. His inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, 19 August, will be part of an extensive installation programme.
14 Aug 2008
UCT challenges HIV-related stigma with Stop Stigma Rally
UCT's Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price and staff and student leaders will address the important issue of HIV and AIDS-related stigma at a special event, Stop Stigma Rally, on 21 August, 2008.
12 Aug 2008
UCT hosts public conversation
A public conversation at the University of Cape Town will bring together Dr. Alex Boraine, Dr. Mamphela Ramphele and Minister of Finance Mr. Trevor Manuel to reflect on the state of our young Democracy.
07 Aug 2008
UCT rolls up its green sleeves
The University of Cape Town will have its first Green Week from 4 to 8 August 2008. A series of events have been organised to create awareness of environmental issues in particular climate change and sustainable practices.
01 Aug 2008
UCT engages in discussions with the taxi associations
29 Aug 2007
UCT hosts first Gandhi Inaugural Lecture
23 Aug 2007
UCT opens its new state-of-the-art women's residence in honour of the UCT Chancellor Mrs Graça Machel
22 Aug 2007
UCT to open its new women's residence in honour of Chancellor Mrs. Graça Machel
15 Aug 2007
UCT hosts Cargo for Respect Campaign
11 Aug 2007
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