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Prof Reddy to lead International Science Council
UCT mathematician Professor Daya Reddy has been elected as president of the newly formed International Science Council (ISC).
05 Jul 2018
Wellcome Fellowship could produce new TB vaccine
Protection of South African healthcare workers from highly infectious tuberculosis is central to the work of UCT’s prestigious Wellcome Fellowship winner Dr Muki Shey.
05 Jul 2018
Beyond the metrics: why care about how we assess research impact?
UCT has been grappling with the challenges of measuring the impact of research beyond bibliometrics. Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng introduced a recent symposium on the topic.
05 Jul 2018
Madiba still inspiring youth across Africa
Mandela’s belief in the power of youth action continues to drive change on the African continent, leaving a legacy that would make him proud.
05 Jul 2018
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Kyobe appointed acting DVC
Professor Michael Kyobe has been appointed as UCT’s acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation.
04 Jul 2018
Stopping the corruption rot
Corrupt ministers and their officials must face the full force of the law if the President is to successfully return South Africa to economic prosperity.
04 Jul 2018
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Put yourself out there, urges Mbatani
With a goal of professional and self-development, senior lecturer Dr Nomonde Mbatani has joined UCT’s Next Generation Professoriate (NGP) programme.
04 Jul 2018
Library renovations receive rave reviews
The newly renovated Health Sciences Library has upgraded library facilities, including 24/7 study and seminar venues.
03 Jul 2018
Problem of antibiotic resistance under unprecedented scrutiny by new unit
New unit creates a multi-disciplinary international team dedicated to addressing the origins and effects of antimicrobial resistance and to developing potential preventative strategies.
03 Jul 2018
Textbooks just a tap away
UCT students have created a digital marketplace for buying and selling affordable second-hand textbooks.
03 Jul 2018
5 lessons learnt from Cape Town’s water crisis
Over the past three years, Cape Town and the surrounding region have experienced an abrupt change in weather conditions. There are five lessons to be learnt from the water crisis, writes Kevin Winter.
03 Jul 2018
NSTF award for Harald Winkler
Professor Harald Winkler, of UCT’s Energy Research Centre, has won the NSTF-South32 Special Annual Theme Award: Sustainable Energy for All.
02 Jul 2018
UCT's new Vice-Chancellor shares her welcome message
New University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng shares her welcome message with the UCT community on her first day in office.
02 Jul 2018
Phakeng prepares for push-back over 2019 fee hikes
Maths has taught the new VC about alternative solutions to the same problem, a talent she’ll surely put to use good as she takes the reins.
02 Jul 2018
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New VC: No compromise on quality education
Mamokgethi Phakeng says addressing students’ grievances is key, but not at the expense of the university’s main job – ensuring they receive a quality education.
02 Jul 2018
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Phakeng comfortable with being ‘an acquired taste’
She’s prepared for the name-calling when she makes unpopular decisions, but the new VC promises UCT students she will always act in their best interests.
02 Jul 2018
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What ocean and atmosphere modelling can tell us about climate and weather
Studying patterns of ocean and atmosphere interactions not only improves weather forecastin, but can help us to better predict and ameliorate the social impact of climate events.
01 Jul 2018
Welcome to the new Vice-Chancellor
The UCT community is proud to welcome Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town.
01 Jul 2018
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