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Refurbished JW Jagger Reading Room officially opened
Official honours: Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof Crain Soudien officially opened the refurbished JW Jagger Reading Room which now houses the Special Collections Section under one roof. (Libraries...
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SKA SA fellow is lead author of first scientific paper from KAT-7 results
First paper: Dr Richard Armstrong (right) and Assoc Prof Patrick Woudt,on top of UCT's RW James Building, home to the astronomy department.Armstrong is the first author of a scientific paper based on...
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UCT and LSE establish Cape Town July School
UCT and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) have formally established the LSE-UCT July School. For two weeks each July, the summer school-style programme will offer a range of...
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Study sheds new light on human origins
Shedding new light on the origin of our species: Associate Professor Rebecca Ackermann, from UCT's Department of Archaeology and PhD student, Lauren Schroeder who were part of the scientific team...
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Africa Month: the debates, the movies and some fine cuisine
Things fall apart: acclaimed Nigerian author, dubbed the "grandfather of modern African literature", and international scholar, Chinua Achebe, who died on 22 March, aged 82, is seen here with former...
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Bond elected to National Academy of Sciences
International honour: Prof William Bond. William Bond, the Harry Bolus Professor of Botany in the Department of Biological Sciences, has been elected as a foreign associate of the United States'...
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Doyenne of geology celebrates 100th birthday
100 up: Centenarian Emer Prof Morna Mathias, with her daughter, Iona, and pastor, John Broom, at the celebration of her milestone birthday on 20 May. Emeritus Professor Morna Mathias, formerly of the...
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Drama department showcases talent in Czech Republic
Triumph: UCT drama students received standing ovations for their performance in Brothers in Blood at this year's Setkani/Encounters Festival. In picture are (from left) Daniel Richards, Tarryn Wyngaard...
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Dancing on the Table, thanks to physio students.
Up and away: Residents of Rehoboth Age Exchange and GH Starke homes for the aged in Hanover Park enjoyed a trip to the top of their world, thanks to UCT physiotherapy students and their supervisor in...
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Lack of genetic counselling posts costs dearly
UCT gene team: Prof Jacquie Greenberg (middle) with genetic counsellors Frieda Loubser (left) and Nakita Verkijk. Funding for vital genetic counselling services in the Western Cape (WC) will have dried...
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Alumni awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Aiming high: 2013 Gates Cambridge Scholarship award winners, students Nicholas Rice and Alice Meyer will jet off to the University of Cambridge in September to pursue full-time postgraduate studies....
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Skotnes' large-scale artwork unveiled in psychology department
Tour de force: Prof Pippa Skotnes' new artwork, Breath, can be viewed from the ground floor of the PD Hahn Building. It was commissioned for the Department of Psychology's new home. With the complexity...
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Fashion is the law on the street
Fasionista: UCT attorney Siyaam Ally won runner-up in the fashion category of the 2012 South African Blog Awards. If law is the bread and butter of attorney Siyaam Ally's life, fashion is the...
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Adventurer Riaan Manser to join Peninsula Paddle
Used and abused: The annual Peninsula Paddle passes through many neighbourhoods where the city's waterways are mistreated. Led by Dr Kevin Winter of the Department of Environmental & Geographical...
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Business leader shares insights with students
Business case competition finalists meet Rich Lesser (middle), president and CEO of global management consulting firm, the Boston Consulting Group. The UCT Consulting Club held its annual Case...
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NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards 2013
UCT finalists in the NSTF-BHP Billiton awards Six UCT scholars and units are finalists in the prestigious 2012/13 National Science and Technology Forum-BHP Billiton awards. This year, the NSTF...
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Good heads and hearts enhance education and science collaboration
Heads and hearts: David Johnston, Governor-General of Canada, delivering his keynote address at a recent UCT panel discussion on international education and science collaboration. Canadian scientists...
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Watershed student expedition along Great Kei
(From left) Daniel Poultney, Carla McKenzie; Kim Harrisberg, Stefano Maiorana and Brandon Finn of Expedition Kei will set off later this month to walk the length of the Great Kei River in the Eastern...
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Smiles all round at SHAWCO Community Day
At the coal-face: Baveena Nathoo shared her experiences as a SHAWCO volunteer at the organisation's Community Day in Manenberg. Candyfloss and live entertainment delighted scores of children at...
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Graduate capped 17 years after completing degree
Joseph Khohlokoane, who graduated 17 years after completing a BSocSci, attended his graduation with his wife, Zoleka (far right), and daughter, Palesa. His employer, Willem Venter, drove the family to...
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