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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

Designing for a sustainable continent and planet Prof Sudesh Sivarasu delivered his inaugural lecture on 24 October. 12 Nov 2024

UCT researcher wins ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal At the recent ASSAf annual awards, a UCT researcher received the prestigious Gold Medal, while nine others were inaugurated as new members of the academy, with one also joining SAYAS. 08 Nov 2024

Global south healthcare workers empowered to tackle complex diseases The Knowledge Translation Unit’s Practical Approach to Care Kit supports primary healthcare professionals in the face of mounting disease burden. 04 Nov 2024

IDM’s Sustainable Science Initiative: A first for Africa in greener research The IDM has taken a step towards greener practices and policies with the launch of its Sustainable Science Initiative. 01 Nov 2024

Building an environmentally sustainable campus – together Two separate projects initiated by the Future Water Institute and the ACDI were designed to encourage participants to adopt more sustainable behavioural practises. 31 Oct 2024

Afrika for Antarctica Prof Marchello Vichi’s inaugural lecture in the Faculty of Science highlighted the importance of African nations leading the charge on Antarctic research. 29 Oct 2024

Ancient African science is the beginning of wisdom UCT’s Environmental Humanities South seminar series concluded the year with an enlightening address by activist, academic, and former vice-chancellor Dr Mamphela Ramphele. 28 Oct 2024

Prof Jay Pather’s inaugural lecture – a sold-out performance Prof Jay Pather delivered his inaugural lecture a few months before of his retirement. 28 Oct 2024

Celebrating the FHS Best Publication Awardees Six researchers from the Faculty of Health Sciences were awarded the Best Publication Award at the Faculty of Health Sciences Research Forum in October. 25 Oct 2024

Unearthing a sustainable mining future Prof Megan Becker delivered her inaugural lecture on 22 October, diving into why minerals matter. 24 Oct 2024

Students present their research in an ‘elevator pitch’ competition The annual 3MT competition, was recently hosted at UCT – challenging participants to present their research in an accessible and engaging way in just three minutes. 24 Oct 2024

Tackling South Africa’s teen mental health crisis Two PhD researchers from UCT’s CPMH have successfully tested school-based interventions to tackle anxiety and depression among teens. 23 Oct 2024

Hans Beushausen elected to lead global construction research organisation UCT’s Prof Hans Beushausen has been elected to lead the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures. 23 Oct 2024

‘The essence of all of us is humanity, love’ At a recent conference hosted at UCT, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman unpacked how Gift of the Givers impacts the world amid great devastation and loss. 22 Oct 2024

Glenda Cox elected to Open Education Global Board of Directors Assoc Prof Glenda Cox, who currently holds the UCT UNESCO Chair in Open Education and Social Justice, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Open Education Global. 22 Oct 2024

Shakespeare and social justice: Reading ‘The Tempest’ tea leaves Prof Sandra Young connected the play “The Tempest” to social justice as she delivered her inaugural lecture. 18 Oct 2024

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