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The University of Cape Town will be holding a 4 day course in Process Mineralogy, coordinated by the Continuing Professional Development Programme. The course will run 21-24 November 2017 in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
The inaugural SAIMM Minerals Research Showcase was held 3 and 4 August at Philippi Village in Cape Town. Special guest speakers included Prof Neville Plint, Mr Sello Kekana, Mr Francis Barram and UCT DVC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng.
The recently released ShanghaiRanking’s Global Rankings of Academic Subjects(GRAS) 2017 has placed UCT in the top 50 in two academic subjects: mining and mineral engineering (8th) and public health (40th). A further two were in the top 100: geography and ecology. Read More on UCT News
The Department of Chemical Engineering was the proud host of the Western Cape provincial round of Minquiz 2017. The Western Cape Provincial organizer Dr Kirsten Corin was ably assisted by an eager team of post-grad volunteers to create a very enjoyable event. The National competition took place 18-19 July 2017 at Mintek Head Office in Randburg. The Western Cape team comprised of learners from SACS, Somerset College, Monument Park and Protea Heights Academy, accompanied by the provincial organizer, Dr Kirsten Corin.