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News Prof Cheryl Hendricks to continue Nelson Mandela School mission

Prof Cheryl Hendricks is drawing on her experience in academia and policy as she charts the way forward for the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance.

27 Aug 2026 - 6 min read

News Advancing women in parasport

During the 10th annual Women in Sport talk, speakers highlighted the importance of collaboration and networking with likeminded sporting enthusiasts.

26 Aug 2026 - 6 min read

News UCT study reveals how South Africans spend their commute

A new study by the Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that South Africans travel in different ways and have developed various coping mechanisms to deal with their commute.

26 Aug 2026 - 5 min read

News Better collaboration could help identify unknown dead

A UCT PhD study by Kate Reid has found that while Cape Town’s forensic identification outcomes are better than previously believed, other factors still delay justice.

26 Aug 2026 - 6 min read

News Two student entrepreneurs head to national competition final

The regional round of the Absa Entrepreneurship Innovarsity competition was held from 19 to 20 August.

25 Aug 2026 - 3 min read

Placing orthopaedics at the centre of patient care Prof Maritz Laubscher delivered his inaugural lecture under the title ‘Stronger together: research as a clinician is a team sport’. 25 Aug 2026

Research helps turn climate knowledge into action UCT-led initiative brings farmers, community leaders and government together to strengthen climate resilience in the Limpopo River Basin. 24 Aug 2026

Professor Makhubu on fostering progressive practice in creative arts Since taking the reins as director of UCT’s Institute for Creative Arts in 2025, Prof Nomusa Makhubu is determined to generate critical research through creative arts. 24 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

Leading without a title At CHED’s recent Women’s Day event, three inspiring women shared stories about how they became leaders long before anyone gave them the title. 24 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is looking for you You can now apply for the 2027 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT. 21 Aug 2026

The importance of African agricultural IP systems Dr Charlene Musiza’s questions include whose rights are protected by IP, in what context, how are those rights enforced and what opportunities are created as a result? 21 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

Agency rewarded as Rahul Rama-Panchia wins Abe Bailey Travel Bursary Rahul Rama-Panchia is an Abe Bailey Travel Bursary recipient. Everything he’s built – and everyone he has shown up for – is why. 21 Aug 2026

A healer by day, a dancer at night UCT student Nina Petersen has found purpose in occupational therapy and in hip-hop dancing, teaching and performing. 20 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

From a rusty Beetle to UCT’s 2030 Teaching blueprint UCT deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning Professor Brandon Collier-Reed on his 19 months in office, new strategy and his beloved VW Beetle 20 Aug 2026

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Dr Janaïs Delport on a mission to protect SA’s honey from fraud

UCT postdoctoral researcher Dr Janaïs Delport has conducted work on identifying the characteristic features of authentic honey produced in the Greater Cape Floristic region.

UCT postdoctoral researcher Dr Janaïs Delport has conducted work on identifying the characteristic features of authentic honey produced in the Greater Cape Floristic region.

13 Aug 2026 - 5 min read

UCT champions a new vision for child-friendly African cities

UCT has partnered with the Urban95 Academy leadership programme to reach and support a growing network of urban leaders who want to make their cities better for children.

UCT has partnered with the Urban95 Academy leadership programme to reach and support a growing network of urban leaders who want to make their cities better for children.

12 Aug 2026 - 6 min read

Initiative empowers students in fight against human trafficking

Programme on plaza creates awareness around human trafficking, gives resources to boost safety and shows where help can be found.

Programme on plaza creates awareness around human trafficking, gives resources to boost safety and shows where help can be found.

05 Aug 2026 - 10 min read

Prenatal stress may alter brain networks that regulate children’s emotions

Researchers have found that children whose mothers experienced psychological distress during pregnancy showed measurable differences in the communication between brain regions responsible for processing and regulating emotions.

Researchers have found that children whose mothers experienced psychological distress during pregnancy showed measurable differences in the communication between brain regions responsible for processing and regulating emotions.

05 Aug 2026 - 6 min read

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