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ASSAf recognises UCT leading scholars’ research excellence Nine UCT researchers were inducted as members of the ASSAf, which represents the highest ideals of scholarly integrity and social responsibility. 21 Nov 2025

Violence is a normal part of life for many young children Children in many countries are growing up surrounded by violence. It may happen at home, in their neighbourhoods, or both. 21 Nov 2025 Republished

Action against SGBV and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will continue the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) throughout November. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 20 Nov 2025

UCT collaborates with SARAO as MeerKAT decodes interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS The University of Cape Town (UCT) has played a pivotal role in a major scientific result confirming that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is behaving like a comet and shows no sign of technological activity. An international team, co-led by UCT’s Professor DJ Pisano, used South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope to make the most detailed radio observations to date of this rare visitor from beyond our Solar System. 20 Nov 2025 Media release

UCT wins dual honours at 2025 SAGEA Awards UCT has been recognised as a leader in graduate employability, taking home two top honours at the 2025 SAGEA Awards. 19 Nov 2025

UCT’s five-year Employment Equity Plan Updates on UCT’s new Employment Equity Plan and implementation of amended legislation. 19 Nov 2025

UCT academics’ excellence recognised by ASSAf UCT celebrates the induction of nine scholars into the Academy of Science of South Africa. 19 Nov 2025

UCT-linked programme marks a decade of support, survival and success UCT marked the 10th anniversary of the Newly Qualified Teachers Programme with the graduation of the latest cohort, and stories of grit and success. 19 Nov 2025

UCT celebrates its first OHSE Awards ceremony ‘Thank you for keeping us safe’ was the message as dignitaries and award nominees gathered to celebrate UCT’s unsung heroes: its health and safety officers. 19 Nov 2025

UCT shines spotlight on SA–Italy partnership powering MeerKAT and SKA The University of Cape Town (UCT) has marked the completion of the RADIOMAP programme, a three-year exchange initiative that strengthened South Africa and Italy’s joint work in radio astronomy. The milestone was celebrated on 12 November at UCT with a public lecture by Dr Grazia Umana from Italy’s National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), who highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries through the MeerKAT and Square Kilometre Array (SKA) projects. 18 Nov 2025 Media release

UCT continues to take a stand against GBV Join UCT in taking action against gender-based violence as campus initiatives roll out. 18 Nov 2025

Pesticide exposure affecting cognitive performance for children in agricultural areas Children living in agricultural areas may experience reduced cognitive performance due to exposure to various pesticides in their daily lives. This is according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health Research in the School of Public Health at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute at the University of Basel. The study is also part of the South African-Swiss Bilateral SARChI Chair in Global Environmental Health of Professors Aqiel Dalvie and Martin Röösli. 18 Nov 2025 Media release

Women researchers take centre stage at Soapbox Science 2025 The V&A Waterfront’s Clocktower precinct transformed into a vibrant, open-air laboratory as women scientists from across the province shared their research with the public. 18 Nov 2025

UCT marks milestone in South Africa–Italy astronomy partnership UCT hosted Italian astrophysicist Dr Grazia Umana to mark the conclusion of RADIOMAP, a three-year South Africa–Italy partnership advancing astronomy through the MeerKAT and SKA projects. 18 Nov 2025

Decolonisation means redefining ourselves – UCT lecture Decolonisation remains unresolved in South Africa’s post-apartheid landscape. “Settler colonialism,” is not an unfinished story of the past – it continues to shape how we know, teach and imagine the world. 17 Nov 2025 Media release

‘Die Fledermaus’ – a masquerade of style, wit and Cape Town Flair Opera UCT’s ‘Die Fledermaus’ production, a comic operetta in three acts by Johann Strauss wowed the audience and celebrated the composer’s 200th birthday in fashionable style. 17 Nov 2025

UCT, partners urge united action to break cycles of violence Launched at UCT on 4 November, the ‘South African Child Gauge’ 2025 calls for united action to break the cycles of harm that pass from one generation to the next. 14 Nov 2025

Child Gauge 2025 highlights pathways to protect women and children The 2025 South African Child Gauge highlights the intersecting factors of violence against women and children and call for coordinated national action. 14 Nov 2025

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