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Research and innovation Shaping the future of explainable AI earns researcher NRF P-rating

UCT researcher, Dr Jesse Heyninck has been awarded a P-rating, a recognition of his promising future as an international leader in his field.

30 Apr 2025 - 3 min read

News UCT prioritises end-of-life care with novel project

The five-year study responds to the growing need for palliative care in South Africa.

25 Apr 2025 - 4 min read

News RMF10: ‘Not about erasing history’

Former UCT SRC president Ramabina Mahapa reflects on what it meant to lead during the historic Rhodes Must Fall student movement.

24 Apr 2025 - 4 min read

News Surgical hackathon team devises ‘street smart’ solution

The groundbreaking UCT–Harvard hackathon incorporated AI in an attempt to improve health systems.

24 Apr 2025 - 5 min read

News Effective couple communication alters diabetes care, health outcomes

Good communication between two partners improves self-diabetes management, which improves overall health outcomes.

24 Apr 2025 - 4 min read

World Book Day: In-class libraries a valuable learning tool In-class libraries are dedicated spaces within classrooms where teachers organise and display literature, providing learners with easy access to books throughout the school day. 23 Apr 2025

RMF10: Student movement reshapes Agents for Change Peer Education Programme On the 10th anniversary of the Rhodes Must Fall student movement, UCT News reflects on the Agents for Change Peer Education Programme, which was redefined to accommodate student needs. 22 Apr 2025

Reimagining sustainable African urban futures through unlearning and innovation At the first event in a new UCT discussion series bridging the gap between academic research and real-world impact, experts discussed harnessing African creativity to shape equitable urbanisation. 22 Apr 2025

UCT celebrates stellar IAC results UCT had performed exceptionally well in the January 2025 Initial Assessment of Competence examination. 22 Apr 2025

Open Day 2025 offers insights to prospective students On Saturday, 12 April, the University of Cape Town (UCT) welcomed a large number of prospective students, their parents and guardians to its annual Open Day. 17 Apr 2025

Third time lucky Ikey Tigers beat their Cape rivals, Maties 44–21 in Stellenbosch on Monday 14 April in the Varsity Cup final. 17 Apr 2025

Rain couldn’t dampen spirits at UCT’s packed 2025 Open Day Hundreds of future students braved Cape Town’s stormy weather for an informative and inspiring campus experience. 17 Apr 2025

RMF10: ‘One of the most influential global movements’ UCT recently commemorated 10 years since the removal of the statue of Cecil John Rhodes from its upper campus precinct. 16 Apr 2025

Celebrating the graduates of 1974 and 1975 at Golden Graduation Alumni who graduated approximately 50 years ago came back to UCT to celebrate their golden graduation. 16 Apr 2025

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UCT researchers further global effort to study Antarctic ice loss

UCT researchers explored Antarctica’s Fimbul Ice Shelf, collecting data to model future climate shifts and marking South Africa’s return to Antarctic glaciology.

UCT researchers explored Antarctica’s Fimbul Ice Shelf, collecting data to model future climate shifts and marking South Africa’s return to Antarctic glaciology.

10 Apr 2025 - 7 min read

First Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship recipient graduates

Four years after being the first recipient of the Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship, Luhlanganiso Majebe is grateful for the chance taken on her.

Four years after being the first recipient of the Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship, Luhlanganiso Majebe is grateful for the chance taken on her.

09 Apr 2025 - 7 min read

UCT project addresses heat risks in vulnerable communities

The UCT-based research project, Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa, is at the forefront of tackling extreme heat risks in vulnerable communities.

The UCT-based research project, Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa, is at the forefront of tackling extreme heat risks in vulnerable communities.

03 Apr 2025 - 6 min read

Tackling kidney disease in children across Africa

Prof Mignon McCulloch delivered the second inaugural lecture of the year at UCT last week, focusing on kidney diseases in Africa and beyond.

Prof Mignon McCulloch delivered the second inaugural lecture of the year at UCT last week, focusing on kidney diseases in Africa and beyond.

02 Apr 2025 - 7 min read

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