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UCT lecture to address institutional racism in higher education
Professor Shose Kessi, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Cape Town (UCT), will deliver the first lecture of the year in the UCT Inaugural Lecture series on Wednesday, 19 March 2025. The lecture is titled “S#*t happens. A Decolonial Feminist Psychological Reflection on Institutional Racism in Higher Education”.
12 Mar 2025
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UCT study finds high prevalence of critical illness in African hospitals
One in eight hospital in-patients (12.5%) are critically ill in Africa, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in collaboration with international partners. Of these, one in five (21%) die within seven days, compared to 2.7% of patients who are not critically ill.
28 Feb 2025
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South Africa’s working class grows despite economic challenges – UCT Liberty Institute report
A landmark study, The Majority Report 2025 , published by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute , revealed that South Africa’s working class – households earning between R8 000 and R22 000 per month – has expanded significantly despite the country’s ongoing economic struggles.
27 Feb 2025
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BELA Act paves the way for decolonised, multilingual education in SA – UCT scholars
Education scholars at the University of Cape Town (UCT) have lauded the implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act and the Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education (MTbBE). There is general consensus that the law will advance multilingual education, improve governance and ensure inclusive learning environments for all students.
19 Feb 2025
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UCT PhD candidate appointed to PanSALB board to champion multilingualism
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) PhD candidate Naledi Maponopono has been appointed by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, as a board member of the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB). This five-year appointment underscores Maponopono’s unwavering commitment to the advancement of indigenous African languages and the promotion of multilingualism in South Africa.
17 Feb 2025
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UCT’s Chibale honoured by two internationally acclaimed universities
Professor Kelly Chibale, the founder and director of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Holistic Drug Discovery and Development (H3D) Centre , has been honoured by two internationally renowned universities for his sterling work in drug discovery.
12 Feb 2025
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UCT appoints Bafana legend Morris as women’s football team coach
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has appointed former Bafana Bafana international Nasief Morris as the head coach of its women’s football team. Morris, a Santos FC legend, takes over from Ahmed Parker, who led the team to back-to-back Sasol League Western Cape titles.
28 Jan 2025
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UCT to launch proposed proton therapy centre to boost cancer treatment
A multidisciplinary team based at the University of Cape Town (UCT) will design the technical specifications and business case for a proton therapy centre to be established in Cape Town, near to both the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital.
27 Jan 2025
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UCT contributes to groundbreaking discovery of cosmic beast by MeerKAT telescope
The University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers and South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope have made a monumental discovery of a rare giant radio galaxy, “Inkathazo,” helping astronomers further understand the largest structures in the universe. This groundbreaking study , published on Monday, 20 January 2025 in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society , features contributions from researchers and scientists worldwide.
21 Jan 2025
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UCT students benefit from R1.7bn in 2024 funding, however financial needs remain
The University of Cape Town (UCT) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to enabling access to higher education and supporting financially eligible students. Over the years, the university has prioritised student funding as a critical transformation goal. Despite significant funding challenges in 2024, UCT remained steadfast in its efforts to provide robust financial aid to academically and financially eligible students.
10 Jan 2025
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UCT academic leads global efforts in biodiversity and ecosystem services
Professor Lynne Shannon of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Biological Sciences and Marine and Antarctic Research Centre for Innovation and Sustainability (UCT-MARiS) continues to make a global impact in her field. Her trailblazing contributions to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) underscore her commitment to addressing urgent biodiversity challenges and advancing sustainable development worldwide.
07 Jan 2025
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