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Inaugural lecture by Professor Davidson and other updates Professor Alan Davidson will present his inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 17 July 2025. 16 Jul 2025
Global shortcomings in life-saving surgery highlighted A new study has also revealed that 3.5 million adults die within 30 days of surgery every year. 16 Jul 2025
UCT introduces AI in Education Framework With the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies starting to reshape teaching and learning at universities, the University of Cape Town (UCT) is committed to providing an enabling environment and systematic approaches to shape and support staff and students in responsible and ethical use of AI. 16 Jul 2025 Media release
Mandela Day should be about how we show up daily Mandela Day is an annual invitation to pause with intention and magnify service in practice, especially for those most vulnerable and underserved. 16 Jul 2025 Republished
Oppenheimer Fellowship will advance childhood brain research Paediatric neurosurgeon, Professor Anthony Figaji, of UCT’s Neuroscience Institute, has been awarded the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship for his pioneering research into childhood brain injury.  16 Jul 2025
Introducing UCT’s AI in Education Framework Artificial intelligence technologies are becoming part of our daily lives, and starting to reshape teaching and learning in universities. 15 Jul 2025
UCT expert helps expose global life-saving surgery crisis affecting 160 million people The University of Cape Town (UCT) is at the forefront of a major international push to address a global surgical care crisis that is leaving over 160 million people without access to life-saving procedures each year. A new study , Surgical Health Policy 2025–2035: Strengthening Essential Services for Tomorrow’s Needs , published on Monday, 14 July 2025 in The Lancet , shows the world is far off-track in meeting targets for safe, affordable surgical care for all. 15 Jul 2025 Media release
African Human Rights Moot Court competition at UCT The Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition grappled with issues of migration and citizenship its 34th session hosted at the University of Cape Town (UCT) between 29 June and 5 July. 15 Jul 2025
UCT’s Klopper not intimidated by the big guys at world canoeing championships University of Cape Town (UCT) first-year student and under-23 canoe sprint world championships contender, Jordan Klopper, is not intimated by competing against seniors at the 2025 International Canoeing Federation’s (ICF) junior and U23 canoe sprint world championships, scheduled for 23–27 July 2025 in Portugal. 15 Jul 2025 Media release
UCT partnership with Paarl community builds R1m multipurpose sports field The Drakenstein Child Health Study (DCHS), a brainchild of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Paediatrics and Child Health , will officially open a multipurpose sports field at Langabuya Primary School in Mbekweni, Paarl on Friday, 25 July 2025. 15 Jul 2025 Media release
UCT student champions hearing health UCT student Fisokuhle Makhanya has dedicated his time to educating underserved communities on the importance of hearing health. 14 Jul 2025
South Africa’s disused coal mines could become sites of job creation – analysis South Africa’s abandoned coal mines – often regarded as environmental hazards – could have hidden potential to promote sustainable jobs, economic diversity and community resilience in the context of the Just Energy Transition (JET). This insight comes from an analysis by Nicola Wills , a PhD candidate in economics at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 14 Jul 2025 Media release
UCT professor to share insights on oncology services in middle-income settings Internationally recognised paediatric oncologist Professor Alan Davidson will deliver his inaugural lecture at the University of Cape Town (UCT) on Thursday, 17 July 2025. The lecture will explore how collaborative care is transforming outcomes for children with cancer. The lecture is titled “It Takes a Team: Advancing Paediatric Oncology Through Collaborative Care”. 14 Jul 2025 Media release
All rise: African Human Rights Moot Court After a week of rigorous competition, the Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition concluded on 5 July. 10 Jul 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for July 2025 UCT’s Inaugural Lecture series is a treasured academic tradition that recognises academics who have attained the rank of full professor. 09 Jul 2025
World championships beckon for Jordan Klopper UCT first-year student Jordan Klopper will represent South Africa at the sprint world championships. 09 Jul 2025
Annual declaration of interests A/Prof Kathy Idensohn writes to UCT staff about the annual declaration of interests. 09 Jul 2025
TLC2025 and other updates Staff and students are invited to submit proposals for the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) annual Teaching & Learning Conference. 09 Jul 2025
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