Design of Structures for Earthquake Resistance
Dept. of Civil Engineering course
Distinguished Teacher Award
The Distinguished Teacher Award is the highest accolade awarded to teaching staff at all levels within the university.
Professor Harald Winkler
Harald Winkler is a Professor in PRISM, School of Economics at the University of Cape Town (UCT). His research interests are at the intersection of sustainable development and climate change mitigation. His academic publications can be accessed on Scopus. Specific focus areas for future research include equity and inequality between and within countries; just transitions; the global stock-take; and low emission development strategies.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Francois Cilliers
Professor Cilliers will deliver his Inaugural Lecture, titled “Theory from the Past – Theory for the Future: Rethinking Health Professions Education in Context” on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 18:00 SAST.
The Fourth Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition
This yearly revival of the swish and charm of Viennese and French operetta is sure to move and entertain.
Maboletso Letsoalo
Maboletso Letsoalo is currently a master’s student in computational health informatics, with an academic foundation in human physiology, genetics, psychology (BSc, University of Pretoria) and bioinformatics (BMedSc Hons, University of Cape Town). Her primary research interest lies in multi-omics research, a rapidly evolving approach that leverages diverse biological data types to drive novel discoveries, enhance diagnostic precision, and address urgent clinical needs.
2025 Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Congress
Takalani Makhwathana
Takalani Makhwathana is a fourth-year MBChB student at the University of Cape Town, with a strong academic interest in public health, preventative medicine, and rural healthcare. Driven by a commitment to health equity, Takalani’s long-term goal is to contribute to public health research that addresses the root causes of illness and helps shift the healthcare system’s focus from curative to preventative care, particularly within underserved communities.
Primer on managing conflict
Change your attitude towards conflict and learn useful strategies for resolving conflict in this interactive twelve-hour short course.
Embedding ESG and sustainability into integrated reports
This eight-hour remote course will explore key steps to highlight your company’s focus on sustainability and ESG.