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Are you an undergraduate student? Then the Core Research Series is for you. Register here: uct.ac.za.libcal.com/event/16385534…

To mark the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on 27 October, Tebogo Moselakgomo and Francis Searle at UCTL's Special Collections contributed an article entitled, "Rediscovering the Past in Sound and Vision: UCT Libraries' Film Collection". Read more here: bit.ly/3LzNho0

Live now! Listen online now to a discussion on "The South African State Transformed?" which examines the nature of the 1994 political transition in South Africa and its impact on post-apartheid South Africa. uct-za.zoom.us/j/99012641618?… Meeting ID: 990 1264 1618 Passcode: 700431

This discussion is now live: 📷Topic: UCT Press Book Discussion: The South African State Transformed? 📷Time: Oct 28, 2025 16:00 Harare, Pretoria 📷Join Zoom Meeting: uct-za.zoom.us/j/99012641618?… 📷Meeting ID: 990 1264 1618 📷Passcode: 700431

Reminder: Join us online for the following book discussion at 4pm: 📷Topic: UCT Press Book Discussion: The South African State Transformed? 📷Time: Oct 28, 2025 16:00 Harare, Pretoria 📷Join Zoom Meeting: uct-za.zoom.us/j/99012641618... 📷Meeting ID: 990 1264 1618 📷Passcode: 700431

UCT Press together with Louis A. Picard, Thomas M. Mogale and Caitlin C. Corrigan invite you to join the book discussion of: "The South African State Transformed?" Please confirm your attendance of this online event by clicking here: bit.ly/46ZWE93 to RSVP by 24 Oct.

The "Advancing Social Justice Through Curriculum Realignment: Centering Scholarly Communication in LIS Curricula" book launch is about to begin at 5pm in Hlanganani Junction but you can still join online here: uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

To join remotely: uct-za.zoom.us/.../register/0…

UCT Press together with Louis A. Picard, Thomas M. Mogale and Caitlin C. Corrigan invites you to the launch of "The South African State Transformed?" Please confirm your attendance of this ONLINE ONLY event by clicking here: bit.ly/4kERiny to RSVP by 10th June 2025.

They're out there... 👀🍫 The chocolate hunt has officially begun! Find a token, claim your treat. Happy hunting, sweet seekers! 🔍✨ #LibraryChocolateHunt

Why are there chocolates in the library? 👀 Keep an eye out this Thursday... 🍫 Hidden tokens = sweet surprises. Let the chocolate hunt begin! 🔍✨ #LibraryMystery #ChocolateHunt

BMHSL and @UCTLibrary is proud to have collaborated with HUB @uctbme and @UCTHealthSci in publishing this Systematic Review protocol. This Open Access Protocol is available @ …maticreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… #openacess #systematicreview #evidencesynthesis #UCT

Please note that the Vincent Kolbe Knowledge Commons will be closed for routine maintenance from 12pm on Thursday, 6 February 2025 and will re-open on Saturday, 8 February 2025.

The Chancellor Oppenheimer Library Complex (COLC) will be closed from Thursday, 16 January - Sunday, 19 January 2025 for fumigation of the Sarah Baartman Facility. Access to the COLC & adjacent precinct will be restricted due to the hazardous fumigation process & chemicals used.

The 2nd Global Summit on Diamond Open Access, hosted by UCT Libraries from 8–14 December 2024, brings together global leaders to explore how Diamond Open Access supports inclusive, equitable scholarly communication.   Register now to attend virtually: qr.link/0BmtQD Find out more: qr.link/7I8WTd

Dr. Esther Juliana Vargas Arbaez explores open science as more than institutional access. Drawing on social justice (Rawls) and the capability approach (Nussbaum), she highlights the importance of education and knowledge as a common good, fostering equity and inclusion in OS.

Prof. Kausturi Behari-Leak challenges us to rethink the dominance of English in global research and academia. Drawing on insights from Mahmood Mamdani and Ngugi wa Thiong’o, she highlights how language shapes knowledge, memory, and culture. #DiamondOpenAccess #DOASummit2024