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The South African ship that found Antarctica’s Endurance wreck is vital for climate science

Because of this ship, South Africa is becoming a leader in aspects of Antarctic science, writes the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Sarah Fawcett, a senior lecturer in the Department of Oceanography.

Trailblazing decent work, decent pay research

She almost left. Feeling a tension between her values and being in the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Cape Town (UCT) almost drove Professor Ines Meyer to give up her job at the institution at one point.

UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Elizabeth Mayne

Professor Elizabeth Mayne delivered her Inaugural Lecture, titled “Racing the Red Queen”, at 17:00 SAST on 29 May 2023.

UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Romy Parker

Professor Romy Parker will deliver her Inaugural Lecture, titled “Pain Management to Reduce Suffering in South Africa”, at 17:00 SAST on 8 June 2023.

UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Kirsty Donald

Professor Kirsty Donald presented a lecture titled “Context matters: Risk and resilience in early childhood brain development”. The lecture recording is now available.

UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Jeff Murugan

The first lecture in the new series was presented in-person by Professor Jeff Murugan at 18:00 on Wednesday, 19 April 2023. The lecture was titled “The Future is Quantum – a random walk in the landscape of mathematical physics”.

UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Mark E Engel

Professor Mark E Engel will deliver his Inaugural Lecture, titled “We are here too – Contributing African Strep A research towards eliminating Rheumatic Heart Disease,” at 17:00 SAST on 3 August 2023.

UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Edina Sinanovic

Professor Edina Sinanovic will deliver her Inaugural Lecture, titled “Getting the most out of life – Understanding the opportunity cost of your decisions” at 17:00 SAST on 18 September 2023.

UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Jacqueline Yeats

Professor Jacqueline Yeats will present a lecture titled “Value(s), Vices and Voice – how the evolution of modern company law reflects shifting societal values in a changing world” at 17:30 SAST on Wednesday, 27 September 2023.

UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Salome Maswime

Professor Salome Maswime will deliver her Inaugural Lecture, titled “From caesarean section-related complications to global surgical systems strengthening”, at 17:00 SAST on 12 July 2023.

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