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Marching for memory, justice and change UCT joined hands with the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation and Langa For Men to host the annual Uyinene Mrwetyana Memorial March to Parliament to raise awareness against GBV. 26 Aug 2025 Women’s Month
UCT researchers awarded for shaping the future of disease prevention UCT celebrates the university’s first recipient of the distinguished Wellcome Early-Career Award and a second Wellcome Trust Discovery Award. 25 Aug 2025
Steering change on and off the road UCT women shuttle drivers have found empowerment, friendship, and joy while transporting students and staff around university campuses. 25 Aug 2025 Women’s Month
Mental disorders linked to shorter life expectancy in people with HIV A new international study led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Bern has found that people living with HIV who also have a mental disorder live, on average, three to five years shorter than people with HIV who do not have a mental health condition. 25 Aug 2025 Media release
Groundbreaking study challenges long-held view of Cradle of Humankind’s ancient environments A new study of fossil antelope teeth from South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind has challenged a decades-old hypothesis about a dramatic ancient environmental shift that may have shaped early human evolution. The results are published in the prestigious Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology journal. 25 Aug 2025 Media release
Professor LBBJ Machobane (1941–2025) UCT mourns the passing of Professor Lehlohonolo Burns Banda Jiyane Machobane, whose academic and public service contributions have left an indelible mark on Southern Africa. 22 Aug 2025
Claims of ‘degree for silence’ by a former postgrad student UCT remains dedicated to maintaining an environment where individuals feel comfortable reporting any incidents of SGBV and reiterates its commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for survivors. 22 Aug 2025
Harness, don’t hinder: UCT professor rethinks academic literacy Higher education institutions should draw on their wealth of language and writing resources instead of second-guessing students. Professor Arlene Archer of the University of Cape Town (UCT) shared these sentiments during her inaugural lecture on 12 August 2025. 21 Aug 2025 Media release
Complete the 2025 Student Engagement Survey We encourage you to participate in one of the two national surveys that gather feedback from undergraduate students and academic staff across South African universities. 21 Aug 2025
Ikey Tigers Women’s Rugby: Full Squad Milestone and World Cup Selection UCT Ikey Tigers captain Londiwe Tshabalala has been selected to represent South Africa at the 2026 Tag Rugby World Cup in Australia. 21 Aug 2025
Complete the 2025 staff inclusivity survey The University of Cape Town (UCT) invites all staff  to take part in the confidential 2025 Staff Inclusivity Survey. 20 Aug 2025
Gig economy shows familiar work disparities The new study revealed that women in the sample generally had higher levels of formal education than men. 20 Aug 2025 Women’s Month
UCT Fund Inc. to resume activities The review requested by the UCT Fund Inc. has been completed via a formal investigation by independent consultants. 20 Aug 2025
Inaugural UCT Well-being Conference and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will launch the Well-being and Flourishing Conference on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. 20 Aug 2025
Themed review on modes of learning and teaching provision I am writing to inform you that the University of Cape Town (UCT) will be participating in a forthcoming themed review by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) on Modes of Learning and Teaching Provision. 19 Aug 2025
Strengthening language, writing in higher education UCT’s Writing Centre head, Professor Arlene Archer, explored how language and writing continue to shape access, inclusion and exclusion in higher education. 19 Aug 2025
Same platforms, unequal pay: How women are losing out in Africa’s gig work boom Platform work – including ride-hailing, food delivery and online freelancing – has been praised as a new avenue for women’s employment in Africa. However, a landmark study spanning five African countries has revealed that while men and women share many of the same challenges in the gig economy, women face distinct disadvantages that limit their opportunities and deepen economic insecurity. 19 Aug 2025 Media release
New SRC Constitution and election regulations The UCT Election Commission will soon host the Students’ Representatives Council and Faculty Council elections. 18 Aug 2025
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