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Autumn 2026 Graduation

IARU Presidents’ Meeting: impactful global platform arrives at UCT

Global university leaders convened at UCT for the International Alliance of Research Universities Presidents’ Meeting.

Global university leaders convened at UCT for the International Alliance of Research Universities Presidents’ Meeting.

UCT researchers join national effort to build AI tools for African languages

UCT is part of a new multi-university collaboration that aims to develop large language models for isiXhosa, isiZulu and Sepedi, while tackling ethical questions around AI in African contexts.

UCT is part of a new multi-university collaboration that aims to develop large language models for isiXhosa, isiZulu and Sepedi, while tackling ethical questions around AI in African contexts.

‘Take interest in development of law’

The minister of Small Business Development recently visited UCT to have a conversation with the VC and the Financial Innovation Hub.

The minister of Small Business Development recently visited UCT to have a conversation with the VC and the Financial Innovation Hub.

NEWS

Photo Essay Resilience, growth and discipline

Marked by resilience, growth and discipline, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) autumn graduation was filled with moments of celebration.

13 Apr 2026

Photo Essay Vibrant student body celebrated

The vibrancy of the University of Cape Town (UCT) student body was on full display during the 2026 autumn graduation, which ran from 28 March to 2 April at the Sarah Baartman Hall.

10 Apr 2026

Photo Essay Pride and gratitude

Pride and gratitude defined autumn graduation week as students from various faculties crossed the stage of the Sarah Baartman Hall at the University of Cape Town (UCT) to receive their qualifications.

10 Apr 2026

News Multi-million-rand grant to fast-track heart valve research

The research grant will support the expansion of UCT’s synthetic-leaflet heart valve platform for patients with rheumatic heart valve disease.

10 Apr 2026 - 5 min read

News Sihle Sogaula on learning from loss

One of the inspirational graduates of the 2026 autumn season Sihle Soguala highlighted how returning to your roots can impact your journey.

09 Apr 2026 - 6 min read

UCT hosts regional student success gathering UCT recently convened higher education professionals from across the province for a critical workshop on monitoring and evaluation in student success initiatives. 09 Apr 2026

Practise the spirt of ubuntu to achieve social accountability During his inaugural lecture, Prof Lionel Green-Thompson’s audience heard that practising the spirt of ubuntu leads to social accountability in healthcare. 09 Apr 2026

Research shines a spotlight on the language gap in higher education UCT alumna Dr Naledi Maponopono has conducted a study on how multilingualism is often implemented unevenly and often superficially at higher education institutions. 09 Apr 2026

Innovative, expandable: Smart School Shoes ‘The school shoes of the future’ are here, created by three UCT graduates: Charnè Verster, Kelly O’Sullivan and Cindy McKenzie. 08 Apr 2026

‘Fundisa le nto iphambi kwakho’ Inkqubo eNtsha yaBahlohli beziFundo abaQalayo (NAPP) ikhuthaza, phakathi kwezinye izinto, ukuqonda okucacileyo kobandakanyeko noquko kunye nearhente kwiYunivesithi yaseKapa (UCT). 08 Apr 2026 isiXhosa

Cape Town to host 19th International Biocuration Conference The global biocuration community will meet in Cape Town in April as the 19th International Biocuration Conference debuts on the African continent. 07 Apr 2026

‘Share your talent’ George Werner decided long ago that sharing his talent is crucial to uplifting communities. 07 Apr 2026

Assessments in the age of AI On 1 April 2026, students and staff from UCT and Stellenbosch University came together for a symposium focusing on the impact of AI in university assessments. 07 Apr 2026

Autumn graduation: ‘You have met your standard’ VC Prof Mosa Moshabela told graduates: “I am confident you will succeed in what you do [going forward].” 02 Apr 2026

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Assessments in the age of AI

On 1 April 2026, students and staff from UCT and Stellenbosch University came together for a symposium focusing on the impact of AI in university assessments.

On 1 April 2026, students and staff from UCT and Stellenbosch University came together for a symposium focusing on the impact of AI in university assessments.

07 Apr 2026 - 6 min read

Rehane Abrahams reimagines decolonisation through performance

Performing artist Rehane Abrahams has not only written her PhD but has also performed it.

Performing artist Rehane Abrahams has not only written her PhD but has also performed it.

02 Apr 2026 - 7 min read

The earth remembers

UCT PhD graduand Robyn Humphreys explores how the Prestwich Street Burial Grounds reshaped heritage archaeology, highlighting tensions between community memory and colonial practice.

UCT PhD graduand Robyn Humphreys explores how the Prestwich Street Burial Grounds reshaped heritage archaeology, highlighting tensions between community memory and colonial practice.

20 Mar 2026 - 8 min read

Scholars and media voices reimagine ‘Imvo Zabantsundu’

UCT hosted a two-day workshop last week on Revisiting and Reimagining ‘Imvo Zabantsundu’, which was funded by the African Critical Inquiry Programme.

UCT hosted a two-day workshop last week on Revisiting and Reimagining ‘Imvo Zabantsundu’, which was funded by the African Critical Inquiry Programme.

19 Mar 2026 - 8 min read

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