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Professor Jacky van Wyk - Inaugural Lecture

UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Jacky van Wyk

(Ends 29 May 2025)

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Professor Jacky van Wyk will deliver her lecture titled “Grounded in Context, Growing for Impact: Advancing African Scholarship in Health Professions Education” on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 18:00 SAST.

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Soft skills for law graduates

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This ten-hour remote short course is specifically designed for law students, law graduates, and candidate attorneys as it focuses on day-to-day expectations in a law firm, which does come as a surprise to most young people.

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Please note: The UCT Shuttle will operate a limited service from 12:00 to 14:00 on Thursday, 29 May 2025 due to pressing internal operational engagements involving staff. Staff and students who use the UCT Shuttle service are advised to plan their travel accordingly. UCT apologises for any inconvenience and thanks the UCT community for their understanding.
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Updated: 15:40 on Wednesday, 28 May 2025

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