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UCT study explores the classic connection between infrared and radio light in galaxies A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society journal has shed fresh light on the classic connection between infrared and radio light in galaxies. 30 Sep 2025 Media release
Confronting mental health stigma and recovery UCT held a Recovery Walk on 23 September in solidarity with those suffering from addictions and mental health issues. 30 Sep 2025
UCT launches groundbreaking multilingual book on social justice in higher education The University of Cape Town (UCT) has published a new open-access book that places inclusivity, transformation and access at the centre of higher education. The book, titled Advancing Social Justice Through Curriculum Realignment: Centring Scholarly Communication in LIS Curricula, challenges traditional barriers to knowledge sharing by making cutting-edge scholarship freely available in four languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese and Setswana. 30 Sep 2025 Media release
UCT students tackle food insecurity with groundbreaking tech solutions UCT engineering student Phemelo Maile and his team won at the TCS Sustainathon South Africa 2025 for a tool that helps small-scale farmers monitor their crops. 30 Sep 2025 Republished
UCT strengthens global footprint with prestigious US Academy induction The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) global influence in research and scholarship has been further cemented with the induction of Professor Alison September into the prestigious National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK) in the United States. Professor September, deputy director of the Health Through Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Sport (HPALS) Research Centre in the Department of Human Biology , was honoured at the Academy’s 94th Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh in September 2025. 30 Sep 2025 Media release
Curious Tim How passion, perseverance, and hard work drove one ICTS employee from a childhood wonder to a life-long pursuit of knowledge and a stellar career in IT. 29 Sep 2025
One in three South Africans have never heard of AI – what this means for policy A new survey of over 3,000 South Africans reveals that most South Africans can’t relate to AI in meaningful ways. 29 Sep 2025 Republished
Farewell to ED Research: Dr Linda Mtwisha The Vice-Chancellor writes to inform the UCT community of the departure of the ED: Research, Dr Linda Mtwisha. 29 Sep 2025
100 Years: 100 Objects: It’s a celebration Through 100 carefully selected works, the 100 Years: 100 Objects exhibition reflects on the Michaelis Collection’s centenary as a lens into shifting histories, identities and artistic expression. 26 Sep 2025
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Pitch UCT UCT’s flagship student entrepreneurship programme and competition, The Pitch UCT, will mark its 10th annual edition on Monday, 29 September 2025. 26 Sep 2025
UCT Big Band marks Heritage Day with a celebration The Baxter Concert Hall came alive on Wednesday, 24 September, as the UCT Big Band hosted a Heritage Day celebration. 26 Sep 2025
A decade of leadership excellence UCT hosted the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program’s “Decade of Leadership Excellence” celebrations from 9 to 10 September 2025. 26 Sep 2025
AI in Africa: 5 issues that must be tackled for digital equality Without deliberate action, the AI “revolution” risks deepening inequality more than it will expand opportunity. Here are five issues that need to be looked at and overcome. 26 Sep 2025 Republished
Strengthening global research through open data and collaboration World Data System (WDS) membership reinforces UCT's leadership in responsible data stewardship, in a strategic step towards global research excellence. 25 Sep 2025
Michaelis 100: objects, images and anecdotes UCT’s Michaelis School of Fine Art is celebrating 100 years through 100 objects, images and anecdotes. 25 Sep 2025
Vote in the 2025/26 SRC elections The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) elections for the 2025/2026 term are under way from 25 to 26 September 2025. 25 Sep 2025
Embracing servant leadership The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe and Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela urged graduates at the spring graduation to use their education to enrich not only their own lives but also their communities, stressing the importance of values such as compassion, respect, and integrity in a volatile world. 25 Sep 2025
Milestones achieved The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) spring graduation was marked by historic milestones, including the awarding of honorary doctorates to four distinguished individuals and the official renaming of Jameson Hall to Sarah Baartman Hall, among other notable highlights. 25 Sep 2025
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