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UCT ranks 50th in the world for sustainability UCT is in the top 50 universities worldwide in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024. 12 Dec 2023

From exploitation to expression: Examining artistic agency in visualising blackness PhD graduand Tayler Ava Friar’s research looks beyond objectification and advocates for nuanced portrayals of the black female body. 12 Dec 2023

Back to school and a PhD for ‘first gen’ grad and mother of three PhD graduand and mom to three young children, Faith February learnt to spin more than a few plates during her doctoral studies. 12 Dec 2023

Admin assistant by day, researcher by night Liziwe Futuse will graduate with her PhD in African Languages and Literature on 14 December. 11 Dec 2023

UCT students win second place in MTN MoMo API Hackathon 2023 A trio of UCT MPhil students took home the second-place prize of US$3 000 in the MTN MoMo API Hackathon 2023. 11 Dec 2023

South African men face massive, disproportionate burden of homicide – UCT research A recent study by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) confirmed that South African men bear an enormous burden of homicide, reflecting their neglect in prevention and policy responses to violence. 08 Dec 2023

From cleaning cold rooms to master’s degree in arch dam construction Young Malefetsane Letsika didn’t know it then, but dam structural dynamics would play a pivotal role in his later life, earning him a master’s degree in structural engineering. 08 Dec 2023

Africa can respond to climate change and improve standards of living Achievements in reducing poverty will be defined by action we take on climate change. 08 Dec 2023 Republished

Parents urged to be vigilant as vaping by adolescents rises A recent study by the UCT Lung Institute found that almost 7 000 learners vape, more than a quarter of them in Grade 12. 08 Dec 2023 Republished

UCT a partner in new collaborative to strengthen primary healthcare in Africa UCT is one of the nine partners in the new Africa Higher Education Health Collaborative, a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening primary healthcare across Africa. 08 Dec 2023

In remembrance: Emeritus Professor Theodor Stewart It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Emeritus Professor Theodor Stewart (80). 07 Dec 2023

Graduand’s master’s research foregrounds divorce in Islam Zeenat Samodien’s master’s research focuses on how Muslim women married by Muslim rights experience divorce in South Africa. 07 Dec 2023

Council statement on the crisis in Gaza The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council is obligated to speak out on violations of human rights. 07 Dec 2023 UCT Council

From passion to parenting: UCT EMBA graduate’s mindful pursuit of purpose and impact Manisha Govender will graduate with her EMBA from the UCT GSB on Friday, 15 December. 07 Dec 2023

UCT Annual Staff Awards and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) honoured and celebrated outstanding staff at the 2023 UCT Annual Staff Awards on 23 November 2023. 06 Dec 2023

UCT records an unqualified audit report for 2022 The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council is pleased to report that its external auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers Incorporated (PwC), has signed the consolidated financial statement for the year ended 31 December 2022 and expressed an unqualified audit opinion. 06 Dec 2023

UCT’s Annual Financial Statement and Annual Report 2022 UCT’s Annual Financial Statement and Annual Report 2022 06 Dec 2023 UCT Council

Empowering generations: How a mother’s support inspired a daughter’s success CMD’s head of branding and campaigns, Aniqah Deers, will graduate from UCT on 15 December with an EMBA that’s been on the cards for 13 years. 06 Dec 2023

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