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Future-proofing UCT 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
Aspen strengthens support for Poisons Information Centre The Poisons Information Centre had a special meet-and-greet with Dr Stavros Nicolaou, the group senior executive at Aspen Pharmacare on Tuesday, 8 October. 11 Oct 2024
Grow, glow and graduate: Tugwell Hall celebrates ‘50 years of greatness’ Tugwell Hall celebrated a half century of community, friendship, growth and excellence with a glittering alumni dinner and festive carnival open to all. 10 Oct 2024
The test for higher education readiness Emer Prof Alan Cliff’s new book documents 30 years’ worth of research, which critically assesses literacies testing for higher education readiness. 10 Oct 2024
‘Ah Dosini!’ Maestro hits the right notes ahead of UCT Day Prof Dizu Plaatjies signed off on his final campus performance with a benefit concert ahead of UCT Day. 09 Oct 2024
Khusela Ikamva ignites reflective and reconnecting nature conversation Khusela Ikamva is aimed at restoring not only the physical forest that was damaged by the fires in April 2021 but also the cultural and spiritual connections that the UCT community shares with the natural fauna and flora. 09 Oct 2024
Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu: Paving the way for purposeful leadership As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, Professor Wiseman Lumkile Nkuhlu shared lessons on defiance, personal mastery, and purposeful leadership for future generations. 08 Oct 2024
‘Lead with kindness, compassion, integrity and purpose’ UCT recognised exceptional student leaders during the annual Student Leadership Awards. 07 Oct 2024
Thinking outside the narrative box UCT recently hosted Judge of the ICJ, Dire Tladi, who delivered the 58th TB Davie Memorial Lecture. 03 Oct 2024
UCT and IDIA unveil groundbreaking VR software UCT’s Department of Astronomy and IDIA have released new innovative VR software. 03 Oct 2024
UCT-led project creates pipeline for sustainable food waste management system The Waste-Energy-Food-Water Nexus project forms part of UCT’s sustainable campus initiative. 02 Oct 2024
No coach, no problem, as UCT Cheerleading Club elevates The UCT Cheerleading Club is finding their feet slowly but surely. 01 Oct 2024
UCT’s first sitting volleyball tournament ‘a roaring success’ UCT ParaSports Club, in partnership with UCT Volleyball and ParaVolley Western Cape, hosted the first Sitting Volleyball Tournament on Tuesday, 24 September. 01 Oct 2024
A champion on the track and beyond UCT PhD candidate Mpumelelo Mhlongo participated in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, winning a gold and bronze medal, as well as setting two world and Paralympic records. 30 Sep 2024
VCs in conversation: Future-proofing UCT for the next generation UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela and former VC Dr Max Price held a conversation on leadership recently. 27 Sep 2024
Blind, visually impaired learners use LEGO to learn through play The LEGO Braille Bricks project, currently in its extended pilot phase, helps blind and visually impaired children to learn through play. 27 Sep 2024
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue Prof Gregory Smith delivered his inaugural lecture on 19 September 2024. 26 Sep 2024
Ancient games: The future of education UCT’s School of Education’s OERiGA project is using indigenous games to equip Generation Z educators and learners with essential skills for the digital age. 25 Sep 2024
ACDI launches PiNC Lab to advance nature-based climate solutions in Africa The African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), based at UCT, has launched a new nature-based solutions-focused research group. 23 Sep 2024
‘I play to have fun, but also to win’ UCT’s eGaming team are USSA eSports university champions. 23 Sep 2024
UCT student entrepreneur tops regional competition category Jordan Smith topped the research category in the regional round of the 2024 Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition. 20 Sep 2024
UCT’s Gundo Maswime scoops 2024 SANRAL SAICE Academic Staff Award Gundo Maswime a lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering has received the 2024 SANRAL SAICE Academic Staff Award. 19 Sep 2024
‘It’s about convenience for the patient’ SHAWCO makes hay while the sun shines with ‘biggest of the year’ family day clinic in Hout Bay. 19 Sep 2024
Stellar scholars earn place in UCT’s College of Fellows Four esteemed UCT academics, whose work has contributed to global knowledge in their fields, have claimed their place in the College of Fellows. 18 Sep 2024
From 30% to PhD: Dr Olwethu Waka’s mathematical journey equals success From failing maths with 30% to earning a PhD, Dr Olwethu Waka’s journey exemplifies perseverance and success against the odds. 18 Sep 2024 Republished
UCT, CAF Football Management Executive Programme hailed a success UCT and CAF’s pilot Football Management Executive Programme concluded with an awards ceremony for delegates. 17 Sep 2024
UCT hosts maiden Language Indaba The Language Indaba gave members of the UCT community an opportunity to understand the university’s proposed language policy. 16 Sep 2024
Sobering inaugural lecture unpacks years of research on gender-based violence, femicide Professor Floretta Boonzaier delivered her inaugural lecture on Wednesday, 11 September. 13 Sep 2024
 
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