Paradigm-pushing artist and UCT alum Chris Swift was announced the mixed media winner at the launch of the Spier Contemporary 2010 Competition on 13 March. Swift, who graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art in 2009, exhibited works at the Cape Town City Hall venue such as Nelson's Column, for which he used four tonnes of metal material from Robben Island to construct a six foot tower. Another was Condom Piece, a large condom 'blanket', which was installed at the exhibition so that it was … [Read more...]

Deepening engagements: Prof Danie Visser, Prof Michael Adewumi, Prof Jo Beall and Prof Robert Crane chat about growing relations between UCT and Penn State University. Deputy vice-chancellors Professor Jo Beall and Professor Danie Visser hosted a visit by delegates from the US's Penn State University to talk about future - and deeper - relationships between the two institutions. Professor Michael Adewumi, vice-provost for global programmes, explained that Penn State is identifying key … [Read more...]

All over: UCT players are dejected as the final whistle goes. Their FNB Varsity Cup defeat of 14-17 in the final against Stellenbosch University, in Stellenbosch on Monday, stung UCT's Ikey Tigers a little more than most. That's because, as coach John Dobson pointed out afterwards, UCT's performance in this year's competition had promised more. For once, everyone believed the Tigers would go all the way and wrench the trophy from the home side's iron grasp. "We had expected to win this one," … [Read more...]

A communiqué from vice-chancellor Dr Max Price to the UCT community on 29 March reports important developments regarding the deanships of four of UCT's six faculties. Firstly, Professor Don Ross (left) will be taking over as dean of the Faculty of Commerce on 1 June 2010. Secondly, the terms of office of Professor Paula Ensor (Faculty of Humanities), Professor Marian Jacobs (Faculty of Health Sciences) and Professor Kathy Driver (Faculty of Science) are due to conclude at the end of … [Read more...]