article  // 24 Oct 2018

The Second Africa Data Revolution Report is launched in Dubai

The Second Africa Data Revolution Report was launched at the UN World Data Forum in Dubai on 22 October. Professor Jean-Paul Van Belle, from UCT’s Department of Information Systems, was lead author of the report, along with three UCT IS PhD stude
article  // 23 Oct 2018

Tshiamo Motsoane: honour’s

After a BSC in computer science and business computing, Tshiamo Motsoane decided to do her honour’s degree in Information Systems as she enjoys the role information technology plays in business as a whole.
article  // 23 Oct 2018

Courtney Pitcher: master’s

A master’s in computer science by thesis is one way to work through any self-motivation issues you may have, Courtney Pitcher discovered.
article  // 23 Oct 2018

Carl Jacobs: PhD

After beginning his academic career in civil engineering, Carl Jacobs decided to move across to Information Systems, as he became more interested in how technology and social systems interact.
article  // 23 Oct 2018

Godwin Dzvapatsva: PhD

With a background in both information technology and education, Godwin Dzvapatsva is interested in how technology can be used to help students.
article  // 23 Oct 2018

Lehlohonolo Kganakga: honour’s

Lehlohonolo Kganakga is on his second honour’s degree: studying on a part-time basis, while working full-time.
article  // 15 Oct 2018

School of IT’s first showcase

The first showcase event of the School of IT brought together the faculties of Science and Commerce to celebrate their students' achievements and hard work.
article  // 02 Oct 2018

Michael Graaf: masters

Community Informatics Practitioner Michael Graaf is very clear about why he decided to pursue a master’s in information technology: IT can transform the work civil society does for the greater good.