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UCT prof shines light on fertility crisis in new documentary A UCT academic is helping to bring greater attention to one of the emerging environmental factors linked to reproductive health. 14 Jul 2026

Parenting programmes reduce violence against teenage girls by over 60% A UCT study in collaboration with the University of Oxford has found that parenting programmes cut physical abuse against girls by 65% and emotional abuse by 59%. 14 Jul 2026

Building entrepreneurs for Africa The Genesis Project is celebrating its 30th year in 2026. 13 Jul 2026

Waar besoedelde riviere weer nuwe lewe laat ontkiem Emeritus-professor Kevin Winter is die dryfkrag agter die sukses van die Waterknooppunt (Water Hub). 13 Jul 2026 Afrikaans

Apho imilambo engcolisekileyo idibana khona IHabhu yaManzi ephantsi kweFuture Water Institute yase-UCT, iguqula amanzi amdaka, inkunkuma kunye neendawo ezazilahliwe; yaye iye yaba yindawo ephilayo yophando nokuziqhelanisa nokuzinza, ukuvelisa izinto ezintsha, kunye notshintsho kwezentlalo. 13 Jul 2026 isiXhosa

UCT hotel earns Green Key certification The hotel at UCT’s Graduate School of Business has earned international Green Key certification, strengthening the university’s sustainability drive. 10 Jul 2026

UCT stars power Team SA to CUCSA Games title defence Five UCT sportspeople represented University Sports South Africa’s Team SA at the recent Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association Games in Botswana. 10 Jul 2026

Focusing on the future of constitutional democracy The sixth Public Law Conference, which explored the future of constitutional democracy worldwide, took place at UCT from 1 to 4 July 2026. 08 Jul 2026

UCT study finds traces of banned toxic chemicals in children’s products The study found chemical signatures associated with persistent organic pollutants in a range of products commonly used by children. 08 Jul 2026

‘Constitutional democracies are under stress’ The Constitution places on the judiciary the responsibility of being the ultimate guardian of its promises, said Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. 06 Jul 2026

Eight students progress to regional Entrepreneurship Innovarsity competition round The internal round of the Entrepreneurship Innovarsity competition saw a group of students progress to the regional stage next month. 02 Jul 2026

Putting communities at the centre of technology UCT’s Assoc Prof Joyce Mwangama is using AI to put 5G in the hands of people who have never touched a router. 01 Jul 2026

Students shine at entrepreneurship workshop UCT students were selected by their peers as winners in two categories at a recently held entrepreneurship workshop. 30 Jun 2026

UCT Sport reflects on its transformation journey UCT sports people reflect on the significant milestones achieved by UCT Sport over the past five decades, and the challenges that the university still faces. 30 Jun 2026

Living ethically in an unethical world Prof Jantina de Vries delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 25 June. 29 Jun 2026

UCT’s Muya Koloko named national Sport Code Convenor of the Year The South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired has presented Dr Muya Koloko with the Kwenejejani Trophy for National Sport Code Convenor. 29 Jun 2026

UCT hosts global conference on digital mental health The World Universities Network’s Mental Health Symposium took place at the UCT Graduate School of Business on 23 and 24 June. 26 Jun 2026

Design competition launched for Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre Architects from across Africa are invited to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela through the design of an exceptional architectural intervention. 26 Jun 2026

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