Education Dev Unit

About us! 📚 The EDU’s mission is to carry out its transformational agenda in education programmes in the Health Sciences faculty. To find out more about the EDU’s responsibilities click on the link below.👇 Read more: health.uct.ac.za/health-edu/abo… #UCT #EDU

We welcome all new staff to join us for our introduction to FHS platforms. - Date & Time: 21 January 2026, 13h00-14h00 - Online: MS Teams - F2F: Computer Lab1, NLC, Anatomy Building, Health Sciences Faculty Link tinyurl.com/267br9ms #stafftraining #uct #edutech #fhs

Read the following on blended learning and AI in high education institutions in South Africa: link.springer.com/article/10.100… #UCT #edutech #Edu #artficialintelligence #highereducation #blendedlearning #southafrica

Want to stay up to date about the growing influence of AI in education. Have a read of the following journal article about AI and how it impacts education and policies within the South African context: journals.ukzn.ac.za/index.php/joe #AIinEducation #edutech #SouthAfrica #UCT #Edu

As the Winter comes to an end, it is time to welcome Spring 💐🌻🪻. By accepting the warmer season with open arms. #UCT #edutech #edu #Spring #warmerweather #bloomandgrow

Happy Thursday 🥳. Has burn out made it's visit to you yet? It is important that we are able to prioritise our mental and physical well-being, whether it be at work or at home. Here are a few simple tips that you can incorporate #burnout #worklife #balance #uct #edutech #edu

Book your spot for the digital skills symposium before the 3rd of September 2025. Hurry, before it's all booked: icts.evlink9.net/servlet/link/1…

Hi there! Have you heard of our equipment drive? Donate your previously used medical equipment to students that require them. Scan the QR code to find out more or to make a donation. #EquipmentDrive #UCT #FacultyHealthSciences #EDU #Donation

This workshop will introduce participants to a coaching model that can be used for goal-directed conversations. Why not sign up by tapping on the link: tinyurl.com/ysp8m3fa

🚀 iTUT @UCT: A 6-topic course to build confidence in digital teaching - bit.ly/3TggXaC 📅 Starts 25 July | 🧑‍💻 Hybrid 🎓 Free for UCT staff | 🧾 CPD points 🖱️ Limited to 20 spots – Register now: bit.ly/4nvSEDh #EdTech #DigitalTeaching #Elearning @UCTHealthSci

2023 Graduation: 🎓 UCT will host graduation ceremonies on 14 and 15 December 2023. The ceremonies will be livestreamed on the website, and the video recordings will be made available on UCT’s YouTube channel as soon as possible after the event.

Implementation of Amathuba: 👨‍💻 Amathuba has been introduced in January 2022. By 2024 most UCT courses will be using the new digital learning platform. By the beginning of 2025, we expect all UCT courses to be moved onto Amathuba.

The UCT Council has issued a statement on the crisis in Gaza. Read more: bit.ly/3NfHORB

Incognito Mode: 👨‍💻 Incognito mode is a setting for your web browser which doesn’t keep a record of the web pages you visit. But that doesn’t make it 100% private. To learn more about Incognito mode click on the link below. 👇 techradar.com/how-to/incogni…

Amathuba: 🖥️ Amathuba is UCT’s new digital learning platform. In 2024, most UCT courses will use this new platform. However, some courses may continue to use Vula if needed. To learn more about Amathuba click on the link below 👇 cilt.uct.ac.za/support-and-se… #Amathuba #UCT

The spirits are rejoicing. They are home again. Click on the link below to read more about The Sutherland Nine finally laid to rest in the land of their ancestors. 👇 news.uct.ac.za/article/-2023-…

#WellnessWednesday #UCT

Vice-Chancellor (interim), Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy, writes to the university community following the recent 2023 UCT Annual Staff Awards ceremony to honour and celebrate the excellence of the university staff. Read more: bit.ly/3T7SlBS

[VIDEO] On Sunday, 26 November 2023, the sacred remains of nine Khoi and San individuals, known as the Sutherland Nine were finally laid to rest in Sutherland’s historic cemetery. Watch the full video: bit.ly/3t6PI8T

Applause to all our students! 👏