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UCT stars glitter on a virtual stage
The third UCT Annual Awards celebrated 330 academic, and professional, administrative support and service staff who walked the virtual red carpet on 2 December.
03 Dec 2020
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative award for UCT postdoc
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has presented an Imaging Scientist award to Dr Caron Jacobs, a postdoctoral fellow in the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine.
03 Dec 2020
Republished
COVID-19 and the impact on women
UCT’s Silindile Ngcobo and Hannah Simba from Stellenbosch University look at what is needed in terms of COVID-19 health responses and strategies to assist women.
03 Dec 2020
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Call to participate in UCT’s needs survey
UCT staff and students are encouraged to participate in a campus-wide needs survey and stand a chance to win big.
03 Dec 2020
CILT recognised for service excellence during ‘whirlwind’ 2020
UCT’s Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching is the proud recipient of the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Service Excellence.
03 Dec 2020
Ahmien van der Walt: ‘Put your weirdness into your work’
Ahmien van der Walt, the recipient of the 2020 VC’s Award for Global Citizenship, shares his journey and tips for success.
03 Dec 2020
“AYO AYO” performed by Lady Day Big Band
Stars shining so bright they illuminate the entire world – that’s how the Lady Day Big Band and the UCT School of Dance celebrated UCT staff members in a rousing performance during the virtual UCT Annual Staff Awards on 2 December 2020.
02 Dec 2020
A message from the Chair of Council at the UCT Annual Awards
The University of Cape Town’s Chair of Council, Babalwa Ngonyama, noted sacrifices that staff members have made, thanking them for their resilience and commitment to UCT.
02 Dec 2020
Reflecting on 15 years of service to UCT at the UCT Annual Awards
From a senior specialist, to a team leader, manager and now senior manager – Bruce Fielies’s journey with UCT has been one of notable achievements.
02 Dec 2020
Reflecting on 25 years of service to UCT at the UCT Annual Awards
After 25 years at UCT, recipients of the Long Service Award Tasneem Salasa, Bernard Soules and Penny Thompson reflect on the wonderful moments they’ve had at the university.
02 Dec 2020
Reflecting on 35 years of service to UCT at the UCT Annual Awards
After 35 years at UCT, recipients of the Long Service Award Vernon Bryant and Lisa Diamond reflect on the wonderful moments they’ve had the university.
02 Dec 2020
Prof Andrew Argent wins the Distinguished Teacher Award
In a career spanning three decades, Professor Andrew Argent has worked with children in paediatrics, a journey that was both fulfilling and educational due to the resilience and fighting spirit of children.
02 Dec 2020
Distinguished Teacher Awardee Amrita Pande’s classroom is her theatre
From a theatre performer, to a journalist and later working in various gender-related NGO’s, Associate Professor Amrita Pande finally found her aha moment in academia.
02 Dec 2020
Distinguished Teacher Awardee Romy Parker's passion is creating ripples in the pond
A doctor and teacher in the forefront of pain management and research – that’s how those mentored by Associate Professor Romy Parker describe her.
02 Dec 2020
Dr Tessa Dowling honoured with the Distinguished Teacher Award
Dr Tessa Dowling is a Senior Lecturer in African Languages and Literatures.
02 Dec 2020
“O Sole Mio” performed by the Cape Male Voices at the UCT Annual Awards
The Cape Male Voices are a talented trio from the UCT SA College of Music and here they perform "O Sole Mio" by Eduardo di Capua accompanied by lecturer and singing coach, Tertia Downie.
02 Dec 2020
Prof Elmi Muller wins the 2019 Alan Pifer Award
Professor Elmi Muller is the recipient of the 2019 Alan Pifer Award at UCT.
02 Dec 2020
Ad Hominem Promotions celebrated at the UCT Annual Awards
The University of Cape Town celebrates those staff members who have received ad hominem promotions this year.
02 Dec 2020
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