UCT Libraries’ new platform supports publishing of African-centric research
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Libraries has developed a new continental platform for open access publishing in Africa. The platform allows the African researc
‘Of Smoke & Ash’ exhibition a visceral reminder of loss – and hope
The Of Smoke & Ash exhibition offers an immediate and visceral experience; the faint smell of charred paper, wood and other material irreparably damaged after fire destroyed much of the Jagger Library last year. In this first annivers
8 reasons to use Wikipedia in teaching and learning
Despite Wikipedia being the “largest and most popular general reference work” on the internet and “the fifth most popular site in overall global web traffic”, the focus in academia is often only on the cons of using the online r
‘UCT Open Textbook Journeys’ provides access to locally relevant learning materials
Lecturers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) are adopting innovative pedagogical and content production approaches to provide students with more accessible and locally relevant learning materials. The UCT Open Textbook Journeys monograph tells the st
UCT alum’s book chosen for South Africa’s World Read Aloud Day
Nal’ibali, the South African reading-for-enjoyment campaign, is inviting caregivers across the country to partake in World Read Aloud Day, where the chosen book was authored by a University of Cape Town (UCT) alum.
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation visits UCT following campus fire
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, visited the University of Cape Town (UCT) after a devastating fire affected the Rondebosch campus on Sunday, 18 April. Dr Nzimande pledged to help UCT digitise and restore its lib
UCT Libraries wins LPC Publishing Practice Award for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
UCT Libraries has won the LPC Publishing Practice Award for the Constitutional Law for Students textbook. "Their exemplary publishing process advanced their goal of contributing to th
UCT Libraries Promotes a Culture of Literacy and Reading Through Its Special Collections
South African National Book Week is celebrated annually during the first week of September. It is an initiative of the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture. In honour of this occ
Demystifying Creative Commons licences
An eagerly awaiting crowd from various UCT faculties and departments attended a Creative Commons (CC) seminar at Hlanganani Junction on 12 August 2019. The session unpacked the CC and it's six licences, best practices and much more.
My lockdown experience by Andrea Walker
I started out loving lockdown. Early morning meetings in bed when it's the middle of winter and pouring with rain? Wonderful. No constant interruptions from users? Fantastic! Constant interruptions from three cats and the elderly neighb