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Keeping the higher education spark glowing The higher education sector is losing its spark due to several factors. UCT master’s student Charline Chikomo has some sage advice to get back on track. 31 Jan 2025
Lessons from the Springboks: ‘They are unapologetically South African’ The Springboks can’t fix South Africa’s problems, but they are one thing that is the best in the world, according to sports editor Craig Ray. 31 Jan 2025
SA’s rare succulent plants are threatened by illegal trade – how to stop it South Africa’s succulents are sought after by an increasingly international collector market. 31 Jan 2025 Republished
Mubeen Goolam receives coveted Lawrence Goldstein Science Policy Fellowship The fellowship is designed to train scientists to become stem cell policy advocates. 30 Jan 2025
‘Greater moral courage’ necessary to transform global health The annual Dr Stuart Saunders Memorial Lecture was held on Tuesday, 28 January, and celebrated the legacy of the colossal scholar and champion of the people. 30 Jan 2025
UCT scientists embark on an expedition to the Fimbul Ice Shelf A team from the Polar Engineering Research Group at UCT has set off on their first field expedition to Antarctica. 30 Jan 2025
The chilling world of organised crime: Land, air and sea There is little escape to the mushrooming of organised crime as it sets into the country, according to investigative journalist Caryn Dolley. 29 Jan 2025
Elections 2024: Being democratically empowered Author John Matisonn took stock of the 2024 elections during his Summer School lecture and offered a path to the country achieving rapid growth. 28 Jan 2025
Whose economy is it anyway? The challenge of economic development during the financialised phase of capitalism lies in the growing financialisation of our lives, according to Professor Seeraj Mohamed. 27 Jan 2025
Snippets from the story of Winnie and Nelson Mandela In a Summer School lecture, Jonny Steinberg gave the audience a glimpse into the marriage of Winnie and Nelson Mandela. 27 Jan 2025
Top 100: UCT rises in Medical and health and Education Studies UCT sees an improvement in subject placement according to the THE World University Rankings published this month. 24 Jan 2025
40th in the world for sustainability – a new UCT first UCT has been placed in the top 2.5% of universities worldwide in the QS Sustainability World Rankings. 24 Jan 2025
MeerKAT helps UCT scientists uncover giant radio galaxy The giant radio galaxy (GRG) will help broaden astronomers understanding of the largest structures in the universe. 24 Jan 2025
UCT’s very own leads biodiversity conservation efforts Finding equitable solutions to combat nature’s decline are at the heart of Prof Lynne Shannon’s work. 20 Jan 2025
UCT scientists lead study that uncovers four distinct giraffe species Research uncovered four distinct species of Africa’s much-loved gentle giant. 20 Jan 2025
Professor Anton le Roex (1953–2025) Prof Anton le Roex passed away on 9 January after a long battle with cancer. 16 Jan 2025
Advocacy and equality: New SRC president’s vibrant vision New UCT SRC president, Thando Lukhele, is bringing her authentic self to the demanding job of leading a diverse student population. 15 Jan 2025
Decolonial Summer School shapes minds, challenges thinking The 2025 Decolonial Summer School programme unpacked decoloniality in the South African context, with a focus on several key sectors. 08 Jan 2025
Robert J Wilkinson awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List for services to infectious disease research UCT’s Professor in Infectious Diseases at Imperial and the Director of the Wellcome Discovery Research Platform for Infection has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List. 06 Jan 2025 Republished
A legacy of innovation, education, and connection at UCT Tony Carr, a pioneer in online education and a long-time thought leader based at CILT at UCT, bids farewell to the institution. 23 Dec 2024
Unpacking student data: Insights and innovation at UCT’s Data Festival The day-long event showcased the vital role of data in shaping decisions, improving teaching, and driving student success across the university. 23 Dec 2024
UCT researchers elected as members of the World Academy of Science UCT researchers scale new heights with election as Fellows of the World Academy of Science. 20 Dec 2024
Michaelis Grad Show: The culmination of years of artistry UCT’s Michaelis School of Fine Art hosted its annual graduate exhibition, signing off on years of study and artistry. 18 Dec 2024
Innovation, global impact and resilience of UCT’s research community celebrated UCT’s annual Research Celebration recognised the resilience, innovation and global impact of its researchers. 18 Dec 2024
The long game of disaster management UCT’s Dr Phindile Sabela-Rikhotso talks about the role of everyday actions in managing disasters through the lens of 2024’s devastating George building collapse. 17 Dec 2024
40th in the world for sustainability – a new UCT first UCT has been placed in the top 2.5% of universities worldwide in the QS Sustainability World Rankings. 17 Dec 2024
The African archive and open access African scholars, artists and storytellers must reclaim control and reframe how Africa is understood – this was the theme of Assoc Prof Kasturi Behari-Leak’s keynote at the DOA summit. 17 Dec 2024
A UCT stalwart, through and through At the end of 2024, UCT will bid farewell to Registrar Royston Pillay after 27 years of service. He shares his memories of and ambitions for the institution with UCT News. 17 Dec 2024
Honorary doctorate for Kelly Chibale Leiden University in the Netherlands will confer an honorary doctorate on Prof Kelly Chibale on 7 February 2025. 13 Dec 2024
Fond farewells at Council year-end function The UCT Council bid farewell to three longstanding and valued members of the UCT community at its year-end function on 6 December. 12 Dec 2024
 
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