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New unit a shot in the arm for healthcare research in Africa UCT provides platform for cutting-edge research and data integration. 07 Aug 2026
Companies engage ‘top talent’ at UCT job expo Employers from a wide range of sectors, including local and international organisations, connected with UCT’s exceptional students. 06 Aug 2026
Initiative empowers students in fight against human trafficking Programme on plaza creates awareness around human trafficking, gives resources to boost safety and shows where help can be found. 05 Aug 2026
Dr Kenneth Hughes (1945–2026) Dr Kenneth Hughes passed away on 25 July 2026. 05 Aug 2026
Prenatal stress may alter brain networks that regulate children’s emotions Researchers have found that children whose mothers experienced psychological distress during pregnancy showed measurable differences in the communication between brain regions responsible for processing and regulating emotions. 05 Aug 2026
Economics of water and climate resilience Professor Djiby Thiam, the director of the Water and Production Economics Research Unit, delivered his inaugural lecture at the end of July. 04 Aug 2026
A new chapter for African Brain Child The launch of the Discovery Neuroscience in Children: Advancing Understanding and Treatment of Acute Brain Conditions research unit marks a new milestone for the African Brain Child research group. 04 Aug 2026
UCT and WCG strengthen innovation partnership UCT and the Western Cape Government have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will deepen collaboration. 04 Aug 2026
The hidden power shaping our digital lives Prof Tanja Bosch, SARChI Chair in Digital Media Sociology and a professor in UCT’s Centre for Film and Media Studies, delivered their inaugural lecture on 29 July. 31 Jul 2026
UCT researchers unlock butterfly lily's genetic secret The inner genetic secrets of how the flowers of butterfly lilies break left-right symmetry have been revealed for the first time in a paper published in the prestigious journal ‘Science’. 31 Jul 2026
From discovery to impact: UCT showcase reimagines the postdoctoral journey The University of Cape Town’s (UCT)’s recent Postdoctoral Research Showcase highlighted interdisciplinary collaboration and practical applications of "real-world" research while affirming the postdoctoral identity through professional development.  30 Jul 2026
Unscrambling South African AI business limitations Founder of NowNow, Lars Gumede, said the business represents the next stage in the artificial intelligence chain: the application layer. 30 Jul 2026
Asymptomatic TB: A hidden challenge for TB control UCT researchers have published new findings that challenge current approaches to TB detection and control in South Africa. 30 Jul 2026
Rethinking water and waste The fifth instalment of UCT’S Collective Conversations on Science for Society was held on Monday, 27 July. 29 Jul 2026
UCT academic to represent SA at World Tennis Masters Championships Dr Zamambo Mkhize has been selected to represent South Africa at the World Tennis Masters Tour World Championships in Lisbon, Portugal. 29 Jul 2026
And the ‘Science Oscar’ goes to? Prof Sudesh Sivarasu and the Cube Analysis and Rendering Tool for Astronomy team came out on top at the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards. 29 Jul 2026
Brown skuas coastward shift puzzles scientists Researchers have discovered that the breeding distribution of brown skuas has shifted in the opposite direction. 28 Jul 2026
Better parenting starts with knowing what works Governments and NGOs are increasingly using parenting support programmes as part of efforts to reduce violence against children and improve adolescent wellbeing. 28 Jul 2026 Republished
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