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People need to play 05 Nov 2024
Queer South Africa’s health system The LGBTQ+ Health and Advocacy Symposium was held on Friday, 1 November, and Saturday, 2 November. 05 Nov 2024
SWEEP UCT’s conference: a powerful stand against gender-based violence UCT’s SWEEP chapter’s GBV conference brought together some of the most powerful and courageous voices in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence. 05 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
Empowering women together On Saturday, 26 October, UCT’s Commercial Development team hosted FemFEST, a one-day celebration dedicated to empowering women from all walks of life. 31 Oct 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
Making digital financial inclusion a reality UCT’s Financial Innovation Hub has secured a partnership with the Interledger Foundation in a bid to bridge the digital financial divide. 31 Oct 2024
‘The Great Executive Showdown’: A day of fun at UCT’s fundraising challenge The 2024 UCT Day wrapped up its festivities with the Executive Challenge – a fun, physical showdown between UCT’s leaders and students and staff. 30 Oct 2024
UCT Day: Building a spirit of generosity UCT Day 2024 looked to build on the success of last year’s event, to raise funds for students. 30 Oct 2024
Tips for exams: Keep calm, you’ve got this Director of UCT’s Student Wellness Service, Dr Memory Muturiki, offered students several tips to keep stress levels at bay this exam season. 30 Oct 2024
Thirty years of freedom: Transforming UCT’s art collection After three decades of freedom, UCT’s Works of Art Collection committee has made good progress with transforming its art collection. 29 Oct 2024
Rethinking global health – an African perspective Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, VP of Global Health Strategy at the UN Foundation, made a public call on 22 October for the creation of an African global health strategy. 29 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
Unearthing a sustainable mining future Prof Megan Becker delivered her inaugural lecture on 22 October, diving into why minerals matter. 24 Oct 2024
Women’s rugby: Trends, tackles and technique Women’s rugby was at the forefront of presentations delivered by UCT students at the recently concluded SASMA Congress. 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
UCT Women’s Football finishes second at the SASOL National Championships UCT Women’s Football team won the Western Cape SASOL League and recently competed in the SASOL National Championships held between 16 and 19 October in Knysna. 23 Oct 2024
‘Carry your passion beyond your term of office’ The 2023/2024 UCT SRC showed strong leadership and courage during their term, according to speakers who attended their farewell. 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
UCT GSB’s EMBA ranked 31st globally for Overall Satisfaction by the Financial Times The UK’s Financial Times has placed the UCT GSB among the best EMBAs in the world for alumni satisfaction in its new 2024 rankings. 18 Oct 2024
Future-proofing UCT How to future-proof UCT was up for discussion during the University of the Future project’s pre-exhibition event held recently. 16 Oct 2024
High praise as UCT’s d-school Afrika recognised with fresh Green Star rating UCT’s d-school Afrika has once again been recognised by the Green Building Council South Africa. 16 Oct 2024
Access to Care: Celebrating a decade of skills advancement for radiotherapy professionals In its 10th year, the Access to Care programme has trained more than 80 teams from Africa, as well as Pakistan, Yemen and the UAE. 16 Oct 2024
Lecture explores ever-expanding understanding of the universe On 8 October, Professor Amanda Weltman delivered her inaugural lecture in the Maths Block’s M304 lecture theatre, an apt location given that this was where she used to lecture first-year students. 15 Oct 2024
Don’t profligate on defence: Here’s why There is very little support for any belief that military spending is a good way to stimulate a country’s economy, according to Prof Eftychia Nikolaidou. 15 Oct 2024
Genius UP wins The Pitch UCT 2024 Genius UP was awarded first prize at The Pitch UCT Finals Night on 7 October. 14 Oct 2024
 
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