UCT shines on NRF ratings list
Five University of Cape Town researchers have been added to the National Research Foundation’s list of A-rated scholars
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.
Dr Reno Morar
The position of chief operating officer (COO) was created in 2018 to improve the efficiency of the university’s operations by having the COO oversee all the relevant responsibilities that had previously been distributed between the then four deputy vice-chancellors (DVCs): Finance, Information and Communication Technology Services, Properties and Services, and Human Resour
Media and social media
UCT’s Media and Social Media unit communicates to internal and external audiences about university programmes, research and the activities of faculties and staff.
Acid mine water: Think resource recovery and not waste
South Africa is sitting on an environmental time bomb in the guise of acid mine water, contaminating precious ground and surface water in a country facing increasing aridification, says Professor Alison Lewis.
Completed investigations: 2017
Registrar Royston Pillay provides an update on some of the cases reported and concluded in 2017:
Completed investigations: 2016
UCT has been operating a whistle-blowing hotline since 2015.
Health and well-being
UCT is committed to ensuring that the university is a safe and hospitable environment for all members of its community.
Completed investigations: 2020
The University of Cape Town (UCT) whistle-blower hotline provides staff, students and third parties an opportunity to alert the University management about matters which may not have been picked up through regular internal controls.