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Newsbyte 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 - 1 min read

News 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 - 6 min read

News Revolutionising understanding of the cosmos

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

27 Jun 2025 - 6 min read

News 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 - 6 min read Republished

News 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 - 4 min read Youth Month

UCT student balances books and triathlons on the road to world champs UCT student athlete Rebecca Monk has been selected to represent South African at the 2025 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Pontevedra, Spain. 23 Jun 2025

Academic calls for emotional leadership in healthcare Prof Jacqueline Hoare has penned an article around the emotional toll of South Africa’s public healthcare crisis. 23 Jun 2025

Art in conversation UCT student Voni Baloyi said curating the exhibition, “At Their Feet”, presented an opportunity to break down the silos of artistic production. 20 Jun 2025

Open textbook reaches new milestone Marketing to South African Consumers by Assoc Prof Dr James Lappeman has surpassed a remarkable 250 000 downloads. 20 Jun 2025

Reimagining assessment in an AI future When GenAI tools first surged into the mainstream, higher education institutions asked: how can we regulate or contain them within existing academic structures? 20 Jun 2025

UCT researchers shortlisted for top science awards UCT celebrates research stronghold with multiple finalists in South Africa’s premier science and innovation awards. 20 Jun 2025

UCT star’s rise from campus to Currie Cup UCT student Thomas Nel has signed his first rugby professional contract when he joined Suzuki Griquas recently. 19 Jun 2025

UCT leads in blood donation efforts UCT has been a constant leader in blood donation efforts among the tertiary institutions in the Western Cape, scooping awards for two consecutive years. 18 Jun 2025

Issuing bonds: what needs to change African countries are bad at issuing bonds, so debt costs more than it should. UCT’s Misheck Mutize explains what needs to change. 18 Jun 2025 Republished

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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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