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Advancing African scholarship in health professions education UCT’s Prof Jacqueline van Wyk considered what advancing African scholarship in health professions education would look like. 03 Jun 2025
UCT forensic scientist earns NRF P-rating for DNA research NRF P-rating for UCT researcher highlights her innovative approach to forensic science and her commitment to justice, ethics and humanitarian impact. 03 Jun 2025
UCT at the forefront of landmark discovery on early human genetics Breakthrough UCT–Copenhagen study uncovers biological sex and unexpected genetic diversity in Paranthropus robustus. 02 Jun 2025
‘Unxano’ sends a powerful message about water scarcity UCT celebrated Africa Month by staging a contemporary dance and music theatre production to raise awareness about the importance of water. 30 May 2025
Grounded in Context, Growing for Impact: Advancing African Scholarship in Health Professions Education Prof Jacqueline van Wyk delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 29 May. 29 May 2025
UCT Radio goes fully digital – and global UCT Radio is now fully digital – streaming campus voices, global perspectives and fresh content, wherever you are. 29 May 2025
UCT Radio: The future is fully digital UCT Radio has said goodbye to traditional FM broadcasting and embraced a fully digital future. 29 May 2025
UCT medical graduate awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship Gilad Shorer is the only South African among 95 scholars selected globally for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme this year. 28 May 2025
Volunteering on the fire line MSc graduate-in-waiting Miles Kidson shares his experience as a volunteer firefighter and why it’s important for students to be involved in community engagement. 28 May 2025
UCT GSB celebrates international recognition and sustainability landmark The UCT GSB has received two recognitions for environmental sustainability and for transformative impact in education. 27 May 2025
More than a game: How rugby, education, and purpose shaped Ikeys captain The journey of Ikey Tigers captain, Siphumezo Dyonase, from a modest township to rugby triumph is a powerful story of resilience, leadership, and hope. 27 May 2025
Prof Ursula Hoadley’s inaugural – an ‘intellectual feast’ Prof Ursula Hoadley delivered her inaugural lecture on Wednesday, 21 May. 26 May 2025
Life in classrooms: Understanding interruption and enhancement through pedagogy Prof Ursula Hoadley delivered her inaugural lecture on Wednesday, 21 May. 21 May 2025
Africa Day celebration highlights African identity, resilience, and ownership in health sciences The Pan African Health Sciences Forum at UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences hosted an Africa Day celebration to reflect on the past, present and the future of healthcare in South Africa. 21 May 2025
Ikey Tigers honour local communities after historic Varsity Cup victory The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) senior rugby team, the Ikey Tigers, paid homage to some of the communities that shaped and supported them towards their historic Varsity Cup triumph. 21 May 2025
MARC SE-Africa drives adoption of plan to tackle malaria drug resistance in East Africa The 25th Ordinary Meeting of the EAC Sectoral Council of Ministers of Health formally endorsed the Regional Detailed Action Plan for Responding to Antimalarial Drug Resistance in East Africa. 21 May 2025
UCT celebrates late visionary leader, master negotiator Prof Eric Bateman Following his death earlier this year, UCT’s Department of Medicine held a special tribute event in honour of the late Professor Eric Bateman. 21 May 2025
Leaving no one behind as UCT is transforming disability inclusion UCT’s Disability Service works tirelessly to bring the university’s ‘Leaving no one behind’ mantra come to life. 20 May 2025
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