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UCT achieves best THE ranking performance in a decade The University of Cape Town (UCT) has risen to 147th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. 30 Sep 2026 Media release
Universities must prepare graduates for a world of perpetual upskilling Prof Thokozani Majozi explored how universities can keep pace with the changing world during a panel discussion at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit. 30 Sep 2026
Africa’s top university co-hosts first THE Summit on home soil UCT, in partnership with the University of Bristol, are co-hosting the 14th annual Times Higher Education World Academic Summit. 30 Sep 2026
Celebrating UCT’s rise in the THE rankings The VC shares the news that the University of Cape Town (UCT) has risen to 147th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. 30 Sep 2026
A delicate balancing act as SRC president Kitso Mojapelo spoke about his ‘fulfilling’ tenure as SRC president as his term comes to an end. 30 Sep 2026
PeeCycling technology put to work at DHL Stadium The novel system that turns urine into high-quality, sustainable fertiliser collected thousands of litres of urine at the DHL Stadium in August. 30 Sep 2026
The Times Higher Education Summit is under way The event is in Cape Town — the first time on the African continent — and has brought together university leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, civil society and student leaders from around the world. 30 Sep 2026
UCT research turns urine into fertiliser – and recovers water in the process What if something we flush away every day could become a source of fertiliser and reusable water? 30 Sep 2026
UCT puts Africa at the centre of global debate on universities and AI The Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit , hosted by the University of Cape Town (UCT) at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, got under way on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 – bringing around 600 higher education leaders, academics, policymakers and stakeholders from more than 60 countries to Africa for the first time to debate the future of universities in an age of artificial intelligence (AI). 29 Sep 2026 Media release
UCT summit to open doors for Africa UCT is hosting the Times Higher Education Academic Summit this week to strengthen ties with global partners and create new opportunities for Africa. 29 Sep 2026
Emerita Professor Sue Harrison elected Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering UCT’s Emer Prof Sue Harrison has been recognised for her distinguished contribution to engineering research, innovation and capacity development. 29 Sep 2026
Global higher education leaders gather at UCT for first THE summit in Africa The University of Cape Town (UCT) is on the eve of hosting the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit from 29 September to 1 October 2026, bringing more than 500 delegates and 100 speakers from universities, government, research organisations, business and civil society to Cape Town. The event will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and the UCT upper campus. 28 Sep 2026 Media release
UCT unveils isiXhosa mathematics glossary At UCT’s International Translation Day event, a PanSALB-verified isiXhosa glossary for first-year mathematics was launched alongside a call to make deaf inclusion ordinary. 28 Sep 2026
UCT’s Emerita Professor Harrison elected Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Emerita Professor Sue Harrison has been elected an International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng), recognising her distinguished contribution to engineering research, innovation and capacity development. 28 Sep 2026 Media release
College of Fellows warmly welcomes new inductee At their annual dinner, the College of Fellows welcomed one inductee and celebrated three Young Researcher awardees. 25 Sep 2026
Western Cape children caught in pesticide drift A study found that household pesticide use and pesticide spray drift were consistently associated with higher levels of pesticide-related chemicals in children’s urine. 25 Sep 2026
Ouch! One in seven hospital patients in Africa suffers severe pain A landmark study led by UCT found that two-thirds of adults admitted to hospitals across Africa experienced pain, while one in seven suffered severe pain. 25 Sep 2026
UCT’s Professor Matjila champions maternal health through research and collaboration Professor Mushi Matjila, head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Groote Schuur Hospital, has been committed to improving maternal health for women and adolescent girls in South Africa and across Africa. 23 Sep 2026 Media release
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