article  // 22 Oct 2014

The Neville Alexander Papers - a new manuscripts collection

In celebration of Neville Alexander’s birthday today—​22 October—UCT Libraries: Special collections and Archives, is pleased to announce the inclusion of the Neville Alexander Papers (BC 1538) into our Manuscripts
article  // 18 Sep 2014

UCT eResearch Centre

"The University of Cape Town established an eResearch Centre in response to the needs of our researchers. It is a facility comprised of people and equipment aimed at worki
article  // 16 Sep 2014

Science in the Archives

Among the university’s special collections are numerous scientific archives: papers, notebooks, photographs and plates that document – mostly by hand – scientific endeavour and discovery
article  // 26 Aug 2014

Greater Strides Towards Open Access

UCT reached another milestone in its open access journey last month when the OpenUCT institutional repository was formally launched. The repository will enable UCT lecturers and researchers to legally and freely make available their research, teaching
article  // 16 Jul 2014

Reclaiming the Past

What do we stand to learn from history? For UCT curator-cum-archivist Renate Meyer, the Sankofa bird, a West African symbol, illustrates what she means when she talks about historical archive collections “talking bac
article  // 22 Jul 2019

Predicting lecture attendance behaviour

Lecturers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) are increasingly reporting low lecture attendance rates but research into the reasons why is scant. Wanting to know more, Nadira Majudith and Professor Jeffrey Bagraim undertook a study to better understan
article  // 31 May 2019

Celebrating Africa in UCT Libraries

There was much to celebrate during the month of May as UCT Libraries showcased collections focusing specifically on African indigenous languages. Africa month inspired many sections to contribute to the celebrations with their own African focus.
article  // 15 May 2019

Unique exhibitions to mark Africa Month

To mark the International Year of Indigenous Languages in 2019, UCT Libraries will focus specifically on African indigenous languages for its Africa Month displays, showcasing its relevant collections of archives, books, pamphlets, posters and films.
article  // 15 May 2019

Ensuring you’re exam-ready

The earlier you start your revision, the more peace of mind you will have come exam time on 23 May. But studying effectively so that you are properly prepared to write your exams takes planning and preparation.