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Mismatch between employability assumptions, lived realities The Reach Alliance 2025 Conference created a space where case-study research, service-delivery realities, and policy questions came together. 30 Dec 2025
Celebrating UCT’s outstanding Thuthuka results UCT’s PGDA accomplishments contribute significantly to the transformation and empowerment of the accountancy profession. 29 Dec 2025
Looted African belongings must be returned Calls for the return of looted belongings have become part of a global conversation about decolonisation, justice and healing. 29 Dec 2025 Republished
Strengthening UCT’s strategic partnerships from Africa to Asia UCT advanced key partnerships in Hangzhou, China, strengthening Africa–Asia collaboration in research and innovation. 24 Dec 2025
UCT scientist honoured for advancing equitable cancer research Renowned cancer scientist Prof Sharon Prince has been honoured with the 2025 A.G. Oettlé Memorial Award for her pioneering research, leadership and dedication to developing affordable cancer therapies in South Africa. 23 Dec 2025
A career of service: Douglas Sias retires UCT bids farewell to Douglas Sias, learning technologies consultant, after 15 years of service. 23 Dec 2025
Science translation top of mind at research day A recently hosted research day, through departmental collaboration within the Faculty of Health Sciences, brought together the research community to engage on the importance of impactful science.   22 Dec 2025
George Hull on winning a 2025 National University Teaching Award Fresh from winning a 2025 National University Teaching Award, Assoc Prof George Hull speaks about his teaching philosophy, influences and innovation in the classroom. 22 Dec 2025
Annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), in partnership with the Bongani Mayosi Foundation, will host the next Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture on Friday, 23 January 2026. The lecture will be delivered by Dr Lehana Thabane, professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact at McMaster University in Canada. He will speak on the theme “Fostering evidence-based humanity in the academy and beyond”. 19 Dec 2025
Beyond dance: three masters, one Butoh experience Three masters came together at the Little Theatre on Hiddingh Campus for ‘1-2-3 As One’, a Japanese-South African Butoh experience featuring Yukio Suzuki, Mitsuyo Uesugi and jacki job. 19 Dec 2025
Student fencer shines at Cape Open Alexandra Lancaster bagged a silver medal in the Cape Town National Fencing Open Tournament. 19 Dec 2025
Western Cape children face dual nutrition crisis UCT’s Emer Prof Marjanne Senekal has conducted research which found that young children face a double burden of malnutrition, with stunting and obesity occurring at worrying levels. 19 Dec 2025
Western Cape children face dual nutrition crisis, UCT study finds A new study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that young children in the Western Cape face a worrying double burden of malnutrition, with both stunting and overweight/obesity occurring at concerning levels. The findings are published in Development Southern Africa journal. 18 Dec 2025 Media release
Storytelling as a research skill UCT’s Knowledge Co-op hosted a workshop with knowledge translation specialist Renira Narrandes on how storytelling can make research clearer and more engaging. 18 Dec 2025
Emergency Medicine lecturer Wesley Craig jumps in to save a life Emergency Medicine lecturer Wesley Craig applied his training in emergency care to rescue a patient who had gone into cardiac arrest at his gym. He recounts his experience and emphasises the importance of acting in spite of fear. 18 Dec 2025
A legacy of data, justice and community Prof Murray Leibbrandt honoured the late Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson at SALDRU’s 50th anniversary, reflecting on his moral clarity, mentorship and enduring influence on South African inequality research. 18 Dec 2025
UCT students set the pace at Greenovate UCT students’ sustainable research and innovation earned them multiple top honours at this year's Greenovate Awards. 18 Dec 2025
Reflecting on research milestones at the Annual Research Celebration UCT’s research accomplishments and milestones were recently showcased at the Annual Research Celebration. 17 Dec 2025
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