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TLC 2024: Automation can change students’ lives On day one of the 2024 Teaching and Learning Conference, Professor Hussein Suleman discussed automation for transformation in learning spaces. 22 Nov 2024
Falling short of objectives: the ANC, the people and the GNU After 30 years of democracy and a new government, there are lessons we can learn from the ANC not achieving its objectives, says Dr Moferefere Lekorotsoana. 22 Nov 2024
SASMA presidency: Dr Sharief Hendricks leaves on a high After two years as president of the South African Sports Medicine Association, Dr Sharief Hendricks reflects on deliberate growth. 22 Nov 2024
UCT brewing team triumphs at national intervarsity competition Brewing UCT clinched multiple awards at the South African Intervarsity Brewing Challenge in Bloemfontein. 21 Nov 2024
UCT physios pay it forward to Hanover Park community UCT physiotherapists volunteered their time and expertise in a Health for Humanity initiative in Hanover Park. 20 Nov 2024
Innovative teaching celebrated and honoured at UCT Inclusivity, creativity and innovation win exemplary educators UCT’s prestigious Distinguished Teacher Award 2023. 20 Nov 2024
Honouring teaching excellence Two of the four recipients of UCT’s Distinguished Teacher Award 2023 discuss their winning teaching philosophies. 20 Nov 2024
SRC leadership effects significant personal growth for former president Hlamulo Khorommbi has left his role as 2023/2024 SRC president with significant personal growth and a deep sense of fulfilment. 19 Nov 2024
Seven UCT graduates among 11 Southern African Rhodes Scholarship recipients for 2025 Seven UCT graduates were named among the 11 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for 2025 in the Southern African cohort. 19 Nov 2024
Inclusivity, creativity key for Distinguished Teacher Award winners The four recipients of UCT’s Distinguished Teacher Award 2023 were feted at a cocktail event to mark their achievements. 18 Nov 2024
UCT GSB MBA ranked number seven globally for impact and sustainability The UCT GSB’s MBA programme has been ranked number seven globally and number one in Africa in the 2024 Better World MBA ranking by ‘Corporate Knights’ magazine. 15 Nov 2024
Closing the mental healthcare gaps that leave hundreds behind Research by a UCT PhD candidate reveals that care is deficient for South Africans living with severe mental health conditions upon discharge from psychiatric facilities. 14 Nov 2024
‘Teaching is your purpose’ UCT’s School of Education marked the 9th cohort of newly qualified teachers with an inspiring celebration. 14 Nov 2024
‘Our guests are our ambassadors’ First-rate guest reviews win UCT’s All Africa House, part of the university’s hospitality offering, an Agoda service excellence award. 13 Nov 2024
Translating the value of women’s ‘help’ The value afforded to women’s intellectual labour in the field of translation was in the spotlight during Prof Makhosazana Xaba’s AC Jordan commemoration lecture. 13 Nov 2024
UCT students excel at SDG Summer School and Olympiad Three UCT students have made a significant impact at the 2024 SDG Summer School in Geneva and the subsequent SDG Olympiad in Paris. 12 Nov 2024
Designing for a sustainable continent and planet Prof Sudesh Sivarasu delivered his inaugural lecture on 24 October. 12 Nov 2024
UCT celebrates and honours retirees UCT hosted a lunch for retirees on 6 November at Glenara, the vice-chancellor’s residence. 12 Nov 2024
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