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UCT unveils Flourishing Community Showcase after groundbreaking summit On 1 August 2025, UCT hosted the inaugural Flourish Summit, marking a defining moment in the university’s commitment to holistic well-being and community flourishing in higher education. 07 Aug 2025
Allegations of academic misconduct VC Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the UCT community about allegations of academic misconduct levelled at UCT’s Department of Social Work and Social Development. 07 Aug 2025
‘Best experience in my year in office’ UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela has once again hailed the Ikey Tigers after becoming 2025 Varsity Cup champions. 07 Aug 2025
Most African countries are not leveraging health taxes – new report suggests As Africa confronts a mounting public health crisis, a simple yet powerful solution is being left on the table: health taxes. While the continent battles the dual burden of rising noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and persistent infectious disease burden, most countries are not leveraging health taxes – excise duties on harmful products like tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks – to curb consumption, boost domestic revenues and protect overburdened health systems. 07 Aug 2025 Media release
Unveiling Strategy 2030 and other updates University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Mosa Moshabela has unveiled Strategy 2030 as he commemorated his first year in office. 06 Aug 2025
Five UCT women selected for prestigious fellowship The Mawazo fellowship supports African women scholars driving innovative research and policy solutions across Africa. 06 Aug 2025 Women’s Month
A journey from the lab to the stove Samishka Govender has swapped theory for thermal analysis as part of an internship with HYENA, a UCT spin-off company developing hydrogen-based energy solutions. 06 Aug 2025 Women’s Month
UCT inaugural lectures for August 2025 The University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series is one of our most meaningful academic traditions. 05 Aug 2025
UCT VC unveils Strategy 2030 to mark first year in office University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela has marked the first anniversary of his tenure by unveiling Strategy 2030, a milestone anchored squarely within the university’s Vision 2030. 04 Aug 2025 Media release
UCT study finds SA’s transport system deepens inequality A comprehensive new study by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has revealed that despite significant investments in public transport, South Africa’s transport system remains unjust – and its burdens fall heaviest on black communities, especially black women. The findings are published in the journal African Transport Studies . 04 Aug 2025 Media release
Opening doors for young African women in science Carol Ngwenya looks to a future where women in science and engineering is the norm, not the exception. 04 Aug 2025 Women’s Month
One year in office: Expressing gratitude and unveiling Strategy 2030 Today marks one year since I joined the University of Cape Town as the 11th Vice-Chancellor on 1 August 2024. 01 Aug 2025
Art as protest and pedagogy: Holding a Thought, the puppetry of Ukwanda Curators Professor Premesh Lalu and Dr Kurt Campbell unpack the thinking behind Holding a Thought – the puppetry of Ukwanda – an interdisciplinary exhibition on collaborative storytelling through puppetry, presented as part of the Michaelis School of Fine Art’s centenary series exploring art’s role in public life and transformation in higher education. 01 Aug 2025
Kevin Onrust on his pride at being associated with UCT Kevin Onrust, campus cleaner at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences, feels energised by his work at the university. 31 Jul 2025
Appointment of Dean: EBE I am pleased to announce that Professor Aubrey Mainza has been appointed as the new dean of the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE), effective 1 August 2025. 31 Jul 2025
UCT’s first-ever female engineering dean’s term ends After 10 years of service, Professor Alison Lewis is stepping down as dean of the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE) at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 31 Jul 2025 Media release
Prioritising excellence UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela hosted the annual academic heads of departments dinner on 30 July. 31 Jul 2025
Farewell to EBE Dean: Professor Alison Lewis It is with gratitude that I write to mark the conclusion of Professor Alison Lewis’ second and last term as dean of the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment. 31 Jul 2025
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