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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
- 4 min read
Research and innovation
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
- 4 min read
News
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
- 4 min read
Research and innovation
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
- 9 min read
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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
- 3 min read
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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
- 4 min read
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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
- 9 min read
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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
- 2 min read
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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
- 6 min read
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Leading in TB research earns Prof Keertan Dheda the 2023 Alan Pifer Award
Prof Keertan Dheda, the Head of the Division of Pulmonology, received the 2023 Alan Pifer Award for leading TB research with profound societal impact.
12 Dec 2024
- 9 min read
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25 years of HIV/AIDS research and activism
12 Dec 2024
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The Motherload Project levels up – includes fathers’ voices to effect change
12 Dec 2024
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Unlocking the future of medicine
12 Dec 2024
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Recognising and celebrating the achievements of UCT’s communication and marketing specialists
11 Dec 2024
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Govt must work with civil society to make our communities safer for women, kids
11 Dec 2024
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The role of healthcare professionals in tackling the root causes of violence
10 Dec 2024
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Symposium sparks dialogue on national inclusive employment
09 Dec 2024
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UCT and MeerKAT make giant strides in unveiling mysteries of the universe
06 Dec 2024
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UCT’s Division of Disability Studies celebrates 21 years
05 Dec 2024
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UCT MBA students win global innovation competition
05 Dec 2024
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Google PhD Fellowship: AI, telementoring and a storied story
04 Dec 2024
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Brewing vaping crisis among high school pupils
04 Dec 2024
‘Yes, GBV manifests through online platforms too’
Aphiwe Mhlangulana’s PhD thesis spotlights technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
03 Dec 2024
UCT’s ‘special stars’ shine at Staff Annual Awards
The Staff Annual Awards was held at The Baxter Theatre on Wednesday, 28 November.
03 Dec 2024
‘Giving up was not an option’
Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, UCT News highlights Safia Khan’s dogged pursuit of success despite unimaginable odds.
03 Dec 2024
‘Welcome home, Mosa’: Messages aplenty for UCT VC
The installation of Prof Mosa Moshabela as the new VC of UCT has been met with unanimous support.
29 Nov 2024
TLC 2024: Curriculum change conversation in sharp focus, Open Textbook Award named
Curriculum change was the final topic of discussion at the Teaching and Learning Conference where the 2024 Open Textbook Award recipients were announced.
29 Nov 2024
Cheers and ululations as UCT installs Prof Mosa Moshabela as 11th VC
On 25 November, Prof Mosa Moshabela was officially installed as the 11th vice-chancellor of UCT.
29 Nov 2024
Novel programme that prioritises SA’s elderly receives 2023 Social Responsiveness Award
Celebrations galore, as UCT’s Family Caregiving of Older Persons in Southern Africa programme receives the 2023 Social Responsivness Award.
27 Nov 2024
H3D and LifeArc collaborate to combat silent AMR pandemic
UCT has joined forces with LifeArc to launch the Centre for Translational AMR Research Programme.
26 Nov 2024
Kelly Chibale elected to the US National Academy of Medicine
Prof Kelly Chibale has been elected as an international member of the US National Academy of Medicine for pioneering infectious disease drug discovery on the African continent.
26 Nov 2024
‘A watershed moment for women’s health’
UCT’s Perinatal Mental Health Project was a key contributor to South Africa’s long-awaited updated National Integrated Maternal and Perinatal Care Guidelines.
26 Nov 2024
TLC 2024: Automation can change students’ lives
On day one of the 2024 Teaching and Learning Conference, Professor Hussein Suleman discussed automation for transformation in learning spaces.
22 Nov 2024
Falling short of objectives: the ANC, the people and the GNU
After 30 years of democracy and a new government, there are lessons we can learn from the ANC not achieving its objectives, says Dr Moferefere Lekorotsoana.
22 Nov 2024
SASMA presidency: Dr Sharief Hendricks leaves on a high
After two years as president of the South African Sports Medicine Association, Dr Sharief Hendricks reflects on deliberate growth.
22 Nov 2024
UCT brewing team triumphs at national intervarsity competition
Brewing UCT clinched multiple awards at the South African Intervarsity Brewing Challenge in Bloemfontein.
21 Nov 2024
UCT physios pay it forward to Hanover Park community
UCT physiotherapists volunteered their time and expertise in a Health for Humanity initiative in Hanover Park.
20 Nov 2024
Innovative teaching celebrated and honoured at UCT
Inclusivity, creativity and innovation win exemplary educators UCT’s prestigious Distinguished Teacher Award 2023.
20 Nov 2024
Honouring teaching excellence
Two of the four recipients of UCT’s Distinguished Teacher Award 2023 discuss their winning teaching philosophies.
20 Nov 2024
SRC leadership effects significant personal growth for former president
Hlamulo Khorommbi has left his role as 2023/2024 SRC president with significant personal growth and a deep sense of fulfilment.
19 Nov 2024
Seven UCT graduates among 11 Southern African Rhodes Scholarship recipients for 2025
Seven UCT graduates were named among the 11 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for 2025 in the Southern African cohort.
19 Nov 2024
Inclusivity, creativity key for Distinguished Teacher Award winners
The four recipients of UCT’s Distinguished Teacher Award 2023 were feted at a cocktail event to mark their achievements.
18 Nov 2024
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
‘Teaching is your purpose’
UCT’s School of Education marked the 9th cohort of newly qualified teachers with an inspiring celebration.
14 Nov 2024
‘Our guests are our ambassadors’
First-rate guest reviews win UCT’s All Africa House, part of the university’s hospitality offering, an Agoda service excellence award.
13 Nov 2024
Translating the value of women’s ‘help’
The value afforded to women’s intellectual labour in the field of translation was in the spotlight during Prof Makhosazana Xaba’s AC Jordan commemoration lecture.
13 Nov 2024
UCT students excel at SDG Summer School and Olympiad
Three UCT students have made a significant impact at the 2024 SDG Summer School in Geneva and the subsequent SDG Olympiad in Paris.
12 Nov 2024
Designing for a sustainable continent and planet
Prof Sudesh Sivarasu delivered his inaugural lecture on 24 October.
12 Nov 2024
UCT celebrates and honours retirees
UCT hosted a lunch for retirees on 6 November at Glenara, the vice-chancellor’s residence.
12 Nov 2024
Two bilingual education projects revolutionise in-class learning
The iSayensi Yethu and Languaging-for-Learning projects have demonstrated the benefits of bilingual learning for school-going children.
11 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
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