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Adapting to climate change Prof Gina Ziervogel, the director of UCT’s African Climate and Development Initiative, celebrated her ascent to full professor on Wednesday, 12 August. 14 Aug 2026
Safeguarding monetary stability in stablecoins era IMF senior leader, Dan Katz, has suggested five points for harnessing the competitive forces unleashed by stablecoin innovation, while safeguarding monetary and financial stability. 14 Aug 2026
Dr Janaïs Delport on a mission to protect SA’s honey from fraud UCT postdoctoral researcher Dr Janaïs Delport has conducted work on identifying the characteristic features of authentic honey produced in the Greater Cape Floristic region. 13 Aug 2026
UCT champions a new vision for child-friendly African cities UCT has partnered with the Urban95 Academy leadership programme to reach and support a growing network of urban leaders who want to make their cities better for children. 12 Aug 2026
UCT researcher earns prestigious global science grant UCT researcher Assoc Prof Rhiyaad Mohamed has won the 2026 EQT Foundation Critical Minerals Science Grant. 12 Aug 2026
Health Sciences Writing Lab-led project wins Oxford VC Award Papers with Purpose, a FHS Writing Lab project, has received the University of Oxford’s VC Award. 11 Aug 2026
Aspen continues support for Poisons Information Centre The Poisons Information Centre recently welcomed funder Dr Stavros Nicolaou for a special visit to the centre. 11 Aug 2026
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
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