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Historic moment as UCT and Services SETA break ground on skin health institute

The multi-storey ARISE building – a first of its kind for Africa – will be located on UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences.

The multi-storey ARISE building – a first of its kind for Africa – will be located on UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences.

Another top international honour for Prof Kelly Chibale

UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale has received special honours from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale has received special honours from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

UCT researcher wins global grant to study AI and youth unemployment

Dr Tim Köhler is among 19 researchers worldwide to receive funding from Schmidt Sciences’ AI at Work programme to conduct studies on how generative AI is transforming labour markets.

Dr Tim Köhler is among 19 researchers worldwide to receive funding from Schmidt Sciences’ AI at Work programme to conduct studies on how generative AI is transforming labour markets.

Balancing the paddle and the law books

UCT student Jordan Klopper aims to represent South Africa in the international canoe sprint competitions this year, with a focus on the Olympic Games in the near future.

UCT student Jordan Klopper aims to represent South Africa in the international canoe sprint competitions this year, with a focus on the Olympic Games in the near future.

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News Celebrating a legacy of leadership in public governance

Emer Prof Faizel Ismail shared some of his transformative moments as director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance.

18 Feb 2026 - 4 min read

News Cleaning staff help power UCT sustainability research

UCT cleaning staff are helping shape campus sustainability efforts by sharing their firsthand knowledge of electricity use, strengthening research and building shared responsibility.

17 Feb 2026 - 8 min read

News Contribute meaningfully to develop society

Attendees at the Heads of Mission Breakfast discussed the future of education on the day of the State of the Nation Address.

17 Feb 2026 - 5 min read

Photo Essay Building bridges for global progress

The future of education was in sharp focus at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Heads of Mission Breakfast on 12 February, hosted by Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela.

16 Feb 2026

Photo Essay DSA Welcome Festival ignites UCT’s Green Mile

The Green Mile was abuzz on 12 February as hundreds of first-year students gathered for the annual DSA Welcome Festival, hosted by the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) at the University of Cape Town (UCT).

16 Feb 2026

Documentary pays tribute to Diana Ferrus and Sarah Baartman UCT’s Faculty of Humanities recently hosted a screening of ‘Bones’, a documentary by master’s student Nomandla Vilakazi. 12 Feb 2026

Access to surgical care limited in peri-urban areas A new study by UCT researchers found that access to high-quality surgical care remains restricted for residents of peri-urban areas, even though they live near a healthcare facility. 10 Feb 2026

UCT graduate heading to Canada as scholarship finalist UCT graduate Muhammed Coker has been selected as a finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University. 10 Feb 2026

On-campus sport and recreation activities benefit students with disabilities Sport and recreational activities foster social inclusion and nurture a sense of belonging among students with disabilities. 10 Feb 2026

MSc student builds pilot house with soil, waste material Matimba Mabonda and his team have recently completed construction on a three-bedroom house, built using soil and other waste material. 10 Feb 2026

Demystifying drug discovery A UCT Summer School excursion unpacked the fascinating journey from molecule to medicine, blending storytelling, science and behind-the-scenes lab exploration. 09 Feb 2026

New genus of sea snail discovered in the Great African Seaforest Scientists from UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences have been involved in an international research project which shows a parasitic sea snail that represents an entirely new genus. 06 Feb 2026

Study reveals gaps in gender-affirming healthcare Study findings show a large proportion of transgender and gender-diverse people in South Africa are unable to access adequate medical gender-affirming care. 05 Feb 2026

BIOGRIP 2026 brings South Africa’s biogeochemistry community together Hundreds of attendees gathered at the UCT GSB from 28 to 30 January for the BIOGRIP 2026 Conference. 04 Feb 2026

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UCT and CAF celebrate football leadership graduates

UCT and CAF celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort of their joint Management Executive Programme aimed at professionalising football leadership on the continent.

UCT and CAF celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort of their joint Management Executive Programme aimed at professionalising football leadership on the continent.

04 Feb 2026 - 5 min read

Integrate mental health support into HIV care

A new study led by UCT highlights the importance of integrating mental health support into HIV care to assist people living with HIV.

A new study led by UCT highlights the importance of integrating mental health support into HIV care to assist people living with HIV.

03 Feb 2026 - 4 min read

Embracing multilingualism for a transformed UCT

The MEP, OIC and RAG joined together to host the annual International Translation Day celebration, and recognise Deaf Awareness Month, on 26 September 2025.

The MEP, OIC and RAG joined together to host the annual International Translation Day celebration, and recognise Deaf Awareness Month, on 26 September 2025.

11 Nov 2025 - 6 min read

A rallying call for Africa’s urban future

The African Centre for Cities at UCT has launched a report that challenges Africa to rethink the future of its cities.

The African Centre for Cities at UCT has launched a report that challenges Africa to rethink the future of its cities.

10 Nov 2025 - 6 min read

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