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Elections 2024: Little accommodation for blind and visually impaired voters
A study led by researchers in UCT’s Including Disability in Education in Africa revealed that there was little accommodation for blind and visually impaired voters during the 2024 general election.
12 Feb 2025
UCT’s Chibale honoured by two internationally acclaimed universities
Professor Kelly Chibale, the founder and director of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Holistic Drug Discovery and Development (H3D) Centre , has been honoured by two internationally renowned universities for his sterling work in drug discovery.
12 Feb 2025
Media release
Leadership Lekgotla recruitment and other updates
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has shared updates around a number of Leadership Lekgotla roles as part of continuing to build a leadership team dedicated to sustaining excellence.
12 Feb 2025
Parent Orientation
'Our children are benefitting from work done by those before us'
12 Feb 2025
In remembrance: Phindiwe Sondamase
It is with sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our colleague Ms Phindiwe Sondamase (46).
12 Feb 2025
Summer School
Summer School 2025: Outstanding scholarship and intellectual rigour.
11 Feb 2025
In remembrance: Ernest Matiso
We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Mr Ernest Matiso (54).
11 Feb 2025
UCT alum ‘humbled’ to receive McCall MacBain Regional Award
Mbulelo Ncube has received the McCall MacBain Regional Award.
11 Feb 2025
Road closures on upper campus
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Traffic Services alerts the university community that due to a burst water pipe on Madiba North, access to Madiba West is currently restricted.
10 Feb 2025
AI teaching innovation grants
Prof Brandon Collier-Reed announces a special purpose round of Teaching Innovation Grants that focus on leveraging AI.
10 Feb 2025
Prof Kelly Chibale receives Queens’ College Honorary Fellowship
UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale was recently conferred an honorary fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the drug discovery field.
10 Feb 2025
Update on Leadership Lekgotla recruitment processes
VC Mosa Moshabela writes to share updates on several key Leadership Lekgotla roles.
10 Feb 2025
2025 UCT Parent Orientation: A new journey begins
Parents and guardians of UCT’s newest students gathered for an emotional and inspiring orientation, marking the beginning of a transformative chapter for their children – and themselves.
06 Feb 2025
UCT strengthens innovation partnership leadership with launch of UTF II
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is strengthening its commitment to research commercialisation with its investment in the newly launched University Technology Fund II (UTF II).
06 Feb 2025
Media release
Proton Therapy Initiative paves the way for cutting-edge cancer treatment
UCT officially launched the UCT Proton Therapy Initiative at an event held at the Neuroscience Institute Auditorium at Groote Schuur Hospital on 29 January.
06 Feb 2025
Former Bafana Bafana coach ready to steer UCT’s Women’s Football
With the appointment of former Bafana Bafana international Nasief Morris as UCT Women’s Football team coach, excitement is building for their Hollywoodbets Super League debut.
06 Feb 2025
UCT’s proton therapy centre to be the hub of Africa’s clinical and research needs
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is set to transform cancer treatment and research in Africa with the establishment of a proton therapy centre in Cape Town.
06 Feb 2025
Media release
Emerging researchers working to effectively treat skin cancer
South Africa experiences one of the highest rates of skin cancer globally In the wake of SunSmart Skin Cancer Awareness Month we focus on the innovative work of two young resarchers
05 Feb 2025
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