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News All rise: African Human Rights Moot Court

After a week of rigorous competition, the Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition concluded on 5 July.

10 Jul 2025 - 7 min read

News World championships beckon for Jordan Klopper

UCT first-year student Jordan Klopper will represent South Africa at the sprint world championships.

09 Jul 2025 - 5 min read

News Cape Town’s Sewage Issue: Science vs Politics

Cape Town’s sewage crisis highlights the tension between scientific research and political interests.

08 Jul 2025 - 8 min read Republished

News Fellowship boost for UCT researcher

UCT’s Dr Amber Abrams has been granted a fellowship to continue with her work on climate sensitive infectious disease in impoverished communities.

07 Jul 2025 - 5 min read

News Evolutionary ecologist enters prestigious Royal Society Fellowship fold

Prof Claire Spottiswoode joins other prominent UCT-based researchers as well as renowned greats from around the world who’ve been elected into the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Society.

04 Jul 2025 - 8 min read

UCT’s Energy Research Day: conducting collaboration through connection The university’s Energy Research Day brought together cross-faculty stakeholders with a vested interested in the energy space to share research insights and discuss bold ideas. 02 Jul 2025

Applications for Falling Walls Lab Cape Town are open Do you have a game-changing idea? This is your moment to shine. 02 Jul 2025

Bond deals: hand over the job to experts Most bonds have not been structured properly, so African countries are paying way over the odds relative to their sovereign risks. 01 Jul 2025 Republished

Ending student hunger on campus In 2024, UCT’s Food Sovereignty Programme distributed close to 10 000 grocery packs to students in need. 01 Jul 2025

Build future-ready skills through the Foundation Programme in Design Thinking Applications are open for the second semester intake of the Foundation Programme in Design Thinking at the d-school Afrika. 30 Jun 2025

Students sharpen entrepreneurial ambitions UCT’s GenesisBloc Launchpad is accelerating after students had an opportunity to share some early musings on their business ideas. 27 Jun 2025

Revolutionising understanding of the cosmos The LSST project is set to reshape our understanding of the cosmos through vast collaboration. 27 Jun 2025

Will SA’s coalition government last? One year on: South Africa’s coalition government boosted optimism but the question is: Will it last? 26 Jun 2025 Republished

Creating greater access to children’s books UCT alumni have come together to create a collection of children’s books in exciting formats to bridge the reading and language gap. 24 Jun 2025 Youth Month

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UCT highlights rights and climate justice globally

UCT participated in a global climate summit on 5 June, addressing Africa’s climate challenges and the role of higher education in equitable climate action.

UCT participated in a global climate summit on 5 June, addressing Africa’s climate challenges and the role of higher education in equitable climate action.

13 Jun 2025 - 6 min read

Gene-editing breakthrough: UCT in landmark trial

In a global first for Africa, UCT is participating in a clinical trial to reprogramme genes and halt hereditary angioedema.

In a global first for Africa, UCT is participating in a clinical trial to reprogramme genes and halt hereditary angioedema.

13 Jun 2025 - 7 min read

The multifaceted relationship between youth, violence

The story of South African youth, their mistrust of governance structures and violence is as complicated as it is straightforward.

The story of South African youth, their mistrust of governance structures and violence is as complicated as it is straightforward.

05 Jun 2025 - 5 min read

‘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.

UCT celebrated Africa Month by staging a contemporary dance and music theatre production to raise awareness about the importance of water.

30 May 2025 - 6 min read

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