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Unlock Your Potential with UCT ParaSports
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) ParaSports Club invites the UCT community to join in the fun.
05 Apr 2024
VC hosts dialogue with UCT sport leaders
As the United Nations’ International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is observed annually on 6 April, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Sport Union (SSU) held an engagement with Vice-Chancellor interim Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy to talk about student sport matters.
05 Apr 2024
Leading UCT researchers honoured with SAMRC scientific awards
Four UCT academics won top national science awards for their important work in health research.
05 Apr 2024
UCT Graduate’s homage to women who paved the way
The University of Cape Town’s graduate in Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB), Anza Tshipetane, showcases her Venda culture.
05 Apr 2024
Comedy and chemistry with UCT Graduate Lesedi Lale
University of Cape Town (UCT) graduate and popular content creator, Lesedi Lale, shines as a beacon of academic excellence during the March 2024 graduation.
04 Apr 2024
Pride in Culture: UCT Graduate’s Cultural Fashion Statement
Representing her cultural identity, Avantika Naidoo marked her new chapter with seamless elegance and timeless tradition in a sari.
04 Apr 2024
Taking Africa from biomass to green gas
A global green fuel partnership between Germany and South Africa empowers Africa and paves the way for a sustainable world.
04 Apr 2024
UCT Graduate celebrates Xhosa heritage
University of Cape Town graduate, Uvile Gogwana showcases his heritage by embodying the beauty, culture, and language of the Xhosa people at his graduation ceremony
04 Apr 2024
Building a healthier Africa through discovery
Driving vaccine and drug discovery at UCT, these SARChI Chairs have developed local talent and collaborations that tackle Africa’s pressing health challenges.
04 Apr 2024
‘Become activists for science’
On Monday, 2 April, nine matric learners were inducted into the STEM MentHer Programme – an initiative to produce a pipeline of South African women scientists.
04 Apr 2024
UCT Graduate Siphokazi Nkonde's Swati pride
Representing her homeland of eSwatini in traditional Swati attire, Siphokazi Nkonde graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Property Studies (BSc Property Studies).
03 Apr 2024
UCT Graduate Mthokozisi Msezane represented in umBlaselo
Rooted in Zulu culture, Mthokozisi Msezane’s dedication to his heritage shines brightly on this memorable day.
03 Apr 2024
March 2024 graduates celebrate with family members
UCT's March 2024 graduation was a heart-warming event, with graduates celebrating their achievements alongside their families.
03 Apr 2024
A poem of praise by Neliswa Sampi, in honour of UCT graduates
A poem of praise by Neliswa Sampi, in honour of the UCT graduates' achievements at the March 2024 graduation ceremonies.
03 Apr 2024
Distinguished individuals receive UCT hon docs
Four distinguished individuals received UCT honorary doctorates at the recent March graduation.
03 Apr 2024
Tony Heard (1937–2024)
We are saddened to announce the passing of Tony Heard, who died peacefully on the morning of 27 March 2024, after a short illness.
03 Apr 2024
UCT’s March 2024 Graduates serenaded by soprano performance
Molly Dzangare, accompanied by pianist Mikhaila Porter from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) South African College of Music (SACM), serenaded graduates during the March 2024 graduations
03 Apr 2024
World Autism Day: Giving students a space to flourish
Disability Service’s Dr Bridget Johnson shines a spotlight on the myriad of support services in place at UCT for students with autism.
02 Apr 2024
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