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Youth Month: Curiosity and continuous learning
UCT’s Summer School programme hosted a lecture that encouraged students to be curious and invest in continuous learning.
26 Jun 2024
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Youth Month: Curiosity and continuous learning
UCT’s Summer School programme hosted a lecture that encouraged students to be curious and invest in continuous learning.
26 Jun 2024
- 4 min read
Youth Month
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Leadership transition key Council highlight
UCT’s leadership transition is the highlight of Council chairperson, Norman Arendse SC, as the 2020 Council’s term ends.
25 Jun 2024
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Do socio-cultural contexts drive antimicrobial resistance?
UCT’s Assoc Prof Esmita Charani’s latest research studies why socio-cultural contexts need to be taken into consideration to mitigate antimicrobial resistance.
25 Jun 2024
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UCT Press launches ‘Contested Karoo’ as an open access book
The recently launched book seeks to better understand the arid Karoo that covers almost a third of South Africa.
19 Jun 2024
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Youth Month: Art as activism
Nineteen-year-old Zolani Balekwa has found his storytelling agenda – activism through art in his community.
19 Jun 2024
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UCT academic donates extensive personal library to the Cape Town National Archives
UCT’s Dr Halim Gençoğlu donated more than 1 000 books and many documents in Arabic, English, Turkish, and Afrikaans to the National Archives of South Africa in Cape Town.
18 Jun 2024
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UCT-led project awarded £500 000 to fast-track research on antimicrobial resistance
This year, AMRoots scooped third place in the prestigious Trinty Challenge. The award will accelerate research on antimicrobial resistance in small-scale farming communities.
18 Jun 2024
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UCT academic wins inaugural funding award
UCT particle physicist Dr James Keaveney received the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust’s inaugural New Frontiers Research Award in May.
13 Jun 2024
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Youth Month: Build-a-Bite prioritises students crazy about the kota
Khensani Khoza’s business has partnered with Food & Connect to bring UCT’s students the kotas they love.
12 Jun 2024
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UCT academic leads climate change research on ocean systems
12 Jun 2024
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SA's Constitutional Court at 30: a solid foundation but cracks are showing
07 Jun 2024
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Youth Month: LLM student’s international internship ‘opens window of opportunity’
06 Jun 2024
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Youth Month: Ikeys star Ntokozo Makhaza rises to top of Varsity Cup charts
05 Jun 2024
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UCT launches Global Media Index for Africa
05 Jun 2024
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Showcasing excellence at UCT
04 Jun 2024
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Youth Month: ‘Time Hacks’ keeps students’ schedule in check
04 Jun 2024
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Spotlighting the power of collaboration as UCT hosts the Worldwide Universities Network
31 May 2024
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Productive capabilities are pathway to reclaiming economic sovereignty in Africa
31 May 2024
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UCT VC’s proposals for strengthening scientific freedom in Africa
28 May 2024
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Professor Ntobeko Ntusi delivers valedictory address
28 May 2024
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‘Camagu Dosini’: Honouring Dizu Plaatjies
28 May 2024
The CFO’s role in ensuring sustainability and excellence at UCT
Vincent Motholo recently spoke at the IFAC’s Advisory Group meeting, where he shared insights into his own professional journey, including his current role as CFO at UCT.
28 May 2024
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Thirty years of freedom: Protecting South Africa’s children
UCT’s Lucy Jamieson said protecting SA’s children is a collective effort.
24 May 2024
New UCT VC Prof Moshabela ready to lead with respect and humility
UCT has appointed Professor Mosa Moshabela as vice-chancellor, effective from 1 October 2024.
24 May 2024
Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre will make significant contribution to scholarship
The construction of the centre will be made possible through funding by Atlantic Philanthropies, as well as generous grants and pledges.
22 May 2024
English Language Centre: a gateway to mastering the language
UCT’s English Language Centre opened a new facility on Friday, 17 May.
22 May 2024
Internal Audit Awareness Month: In conversation with UCT’s Bahijah Hashim
UCT News spoke to Bahijah Hashim to gain insight into the role of the Office of Internal Audit – a crucial arm within the university’s operating structure.
21 May 2024
KiSwahili galvanises UCT’s commitment to multilingualism
One year after introducing KiSwahili as an elective course at UCT and students are loving it.
20 May 2024
Empowering the youth: UCT hosts political debate
The UCT Department of Student Affairs together with UCT student governance structures and the Youth Advisory Panel of the Royal Danish Embassy hosted a debate between political parties.
17 May 2024
A ‘flying star who remains a grounded gem’ delivers inaugural lecture
UCT’s Professor Lesley Green delivered her inaugural lecture on 14 May – marking her ascent to full professor.
16 May 2024
UCT among the top 1.3% universities in the world
The latest rankings from the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) place UCT in the top 1.3% of universities globally.
16 May 2024
Perinatal depression: Why it’s in the spotlight
Maternal Mental Health Month is observed in May with a focus on perinatal mental health.
14 May 2024
The case for a systems approach to technology in organisations
Prof Lisa Seymour’s inaugural lecture focused on a systems approach to technology in organisations.
14 May 2024
SHAWCO’s paediatric clinic brings hope to Hout Bay
The Sentinel Primary School in Hout Bay served as the base of a SHAWCO Health paediatric clinic on Saturday, 11 May.
13 May 2024
Thirty years of freedom: ‘It’s not personal; it’s Constitutional’
Former Constitutional Court judge and anti-apartheid activist Albie Sachs discussed the independence of the Constitutional Court during an afternoon sitting.
10 May 2024
UCT signs historic MoU with CAF focused on training African Football Executives
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 in Cairo, Egypt.
09 May 2024
The South African civil justice system: Transformative steps to bridge the gap
Professor Mohamed Paleker delivered his inaugural lecture on 7 May 2024.
09 May 2024
UCT graduates take home over R4.5m in Motsepe-backed prize
Omnivat, a renewable energy startup founded by five UCT graduates, are the runners-up of a prestigious energy innovation competition backed by SA billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
09 May 2024
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Destination UCT: Getting a snapshot of Africa’s best
UCT showcased what it can offer prospective students during the annual Open Day on Saturday, 4 May.
08 May 2024
UCT’s CMC participates in team building with a difference
In the spirit of ubuntu, the Connect Meet Collaborate team made the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children the venue for their latest team-building activity.
07 May 2024
Researching the human experience
Drawing on South Africa’s rich history and diversity, these four SARChI chairs have made immense contributions to what it means to be human.
03 May 2024
Ikey Tigers fall in Varsity Cup final, but leave with individual accolades
The Ikey Tigers finished the 2024 Varsity Cup competition as losing finalists again; however, there is much to be grateful for.
03 May 2024
Law researchers develop Constitutional Court monitoring platform
ConCourt Stats provides users with valuable insight into the work of South Africa’s Constitutional Court.
03 May 2024
Exciting discovery of honey badger at UCT
A UCT student made a discovery of a honey badger just above campus.
03 May 2024
‘The climate crisis is a public health crisis’
On 23 April 2024, UCT’s Green Campus Initiative participated in a Climate Change and Health Seminar, hosted by James Irlam, a senior lecturer in the Primary Health Care Directorate.
02 May 2024
A day in the life of technical staff at Michaelis
The technical staff at the Michaelis School of Fine Art at UCT cultivate a positive environment for students to flourish.
30 Apr 2024
A day in the life of a pharmacy manager
UCT’s pharmacy manager, Asanda Ndinisa, is fuelled by a passion of improving people’s lives.
30 Apr 2024
A day in the life of Emerita Professor Linda Ronnie
Meet Emerita Professor Linda Ronnie: UCT’s acting deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning, a perfectionist, lover of crime novels, and puzzles.
30 Apr 2024
Workers’ Day: When silence speaks
UCT News spoke to three food service assistants in the residence kitchens – all of whom are Deaf – to gain insight into a typical day in the kitchen.
30 Apr 2024
Librarian’s work brings contentment and reward
After more than three decades, Ingrid Thomson, a senior librarian at UCT’s Hiddingh Hall Library, said she’s right where she’s meant to be.
30 Apr 2024
Intellectual property – a tool for achieving the UN SDGs
Co-edited by UCT’s Prof Caroline Ncube, an insightful new volume sheds light on how intellectual property law reform can help us to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
26 Apr 2024
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