CHED recently marked the release of the “Studying at University: A guide for first year students” at a special launch.

The publication, revised by Catherine Hutchings and illustrated by Stacey Stent, aims to provide new students with the knowledge and skills required for coping with the studies and academic assignments at UCT.

Thirty-two elated staff and students celebrated their successful completion of the latest Masithethe isiXhosa (Xhosa Communication) course at a course completion ceremony on 17 November.

Well done Class of 2011!

Licencing, copyright, patenting, intellectual property and "open stuff" were recurring buzzwords at UCT's recent Open Access Week, which aimed to raise awareness of issues surrounding the availability of academic research work.

It's understandable that year in year out, participants of UCT's New Academic Practitioners Programme (NAPP) are calling for the initiative to be made compulsory, not only to new academics, but to all scholars. Described by some as an "eye-opener" to the academic life, the programme, now in its eighth year, has given them a sense of belonging, strengthened their teaching skills and boosted their confidence. Read more ...

For 11 years, the Education Development Unit (EDU) in UCT's Faculty of Commerce has succeeded in attracting and retaining students who have overcome gaps and disparities in education and life. But what stood out at this year's EDU annual awards ceremony on 28 July, hosted to recognise students' achievements, is the sense of community that the programme is inculcating. Read more ...

Employers of university graduates have for the second consecutive year named UCT's Career Service and its annual Careers Fair as the best in the country. This according to the South African Graduate Recruiters Association (SAGRA), which runs an independent survey of leading employers in South Africa. Read more ...

Congratulations to CHED's Assistant Faculty Finance Manager, Leigh Wentzel (seen here with husband Graham), who graduates today with a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration.

Well done Leigh!

Hlanganani Building on UCT's upper campus is the new collection spot for fresh organic vegetables, delivered weekly.