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Sunday, 19 May 2019
New script for shark survivor and drama graduand

When a great white shark attacked bodysurfer Caleb Swanepoel at Buffelsbaai near Knysna in June 2015, he thought he was going to die. But a new script was being written for the drama and performance student who graduates on 16 April.

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Publication Date:
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 - 10:45
‘Imposter’ graduates with full suite of distinctions

Despite 50 surgical procedures, burn wounds to 95% of her body and being given only a 20% chance of survival after a gas explosion 15 years ago, Aniek Nieuwenhuis has defied the odds and will join hundreds of University of Cape Town (UCT) graduates as they are capped this month.

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Publication Date:
Fri, 05 Apr 2019 - 08:30
EDU Launches Mandisa 2019

The Education Development Unit (EDU) recently welcomed the 2019 cohort of mentor sna mentees to the Mandisa Academy Mentorship Project, which provides multiple layers of academic support toward improving representation and success of black SA students in postgraduate studies.

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Publication Date:
Fri, 29 Mar 2019 - 13:15
Magical flute’s links to early Islamic robotics

University of Cape Town (UCT) scholar Dr Cara Stacey’s recreation of a 12th century water-powered perpetual flute provides intriguing insights into the work of early Islamic inventors; their fusion of craftsmanship and ingenious mechanics, and their contribution to the nascent field of robotics.

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Publication Date:
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 - 09:30

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Why Humanities at UCT?

Diversity is our key strength

As the largest faculty on campus, the Faculty of Humanities is home to more than 6000 Undergraduate and Postgraduate students annually. Currently 43 countries are represented in our student body. We attract students and academics from across the globe which means exposure to a rich diversity of knowledge, experience and best practice.

Research and Teaching

UCT Faculty of Humanities has a reputation for demanding excellence from our staff and students. We are home to some of South Africa's most celebrated intellectuals, including: award-winning composers and singers; renowned artistic directors and literary critics; world famous novelists and poets; national policy makers and advisors to government; sought-after economists; and highly respected social science researchers.

Humanities graduates

We produce exceptional young people who possess imagination, insight, mental agility and analytical skills. As a result of these attributes, our graduates are highly sought after both locally and abroad. Most of our students advance to postgraduate study which further enhances their skills and employment opportunities. A Humanities qualification prepares you for a multitude of career paths in the public sector, corporate workplace and in academia.

In the Humanities, we teach our students to be analytical, to question, to engage in ‘out of the box’ thinking, to ask the difficult questions and to use their imagination in solving real world problems. If this sounds exciting, then you will definitely thrive in this environment and you will enjoy your time with us.
Harry Garuba
Dean of Humanities

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