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UCT gears up for the 2026 First-Year Campus Reception UCT’s First-Year Campus Reception kicks off on 31 January and runs until 2 February. 30 Jan 2026
The mechanics of ageing During the annual Dr Stuart Saunders Memorial Lecture, Emer Prof Wieland Gevers explored how and why humans age. 30 Jan 2026
UCT scholar earns international honour for ethics work UCT scholar Dr Marianne Camerer was honoured with the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award for her sterling work in the fight against corruption. 30 Jan 2026
Farewell to ED: Properties and Services: Mr Mughtar Parker I write to express my gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding service and leadership of Mr Mughtar Parker, who will conclude his tenure with the University of Cape Town at the end of January 2026. 29 Jan 2026
Childhood exposure to violence carries long-term neurodevelopmental risks Research found that exposing children to violence leads to anxiety, heightened stress levels and aggressive and impulsive behaviour. 29 Jan 2026
UCT law professor wins coveted Afrikaans literature prize Prof Jaco Barnard-Naude was recently awarded the coveted Ingrid Jonker Literary Prize – widely considered the highest honour for debut Afrikaans poetry. 29 Jan 2026
In an age of incivility, humanity must lead UCT hosted the sixth annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture to honour and celebrate the late Prof Bongani Mayosi’s legacy. 28 Jan 2026
UCT prof joins call to strengthen Africa-led research, development Prof Jo-Ann Passmore has joined other Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellows to author a research paper that highlights practical, Africa-led actions to strengthen health research and development ecosystems. 28 Jan 2026
A warm welcome to 2026 I would like to warmly welcome you all to 2026 and to a new academic year at the University of Cape Town. 28 Jan 2026
UCT law professor wins coveted Afrikaans literature prize Professor Jaco Barnard-Naude, director of research at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Law , was recently awarded the coveted Ingrid Jonker Literary Prize – widely considered the highest honour for debut Afrikaans poetry – for his poetry collection entitled 'Om my kastele in Spanje te sloop' (To demolish my castles in Spain). 28 Jan 2026 Media release
Cultivating compassion in healthcare Dr Heidi Matisonn delivered a Summer School lecture on the importance of adopting compassion in the healthcare sector. 28 Jan 2026
‘I’ll never forget representing SA’ UCT kickboxer Saskia Jantjes reflects on competing at the WKA World Championship, where she became the university’s first kickboxer to receive national colours. 28 Jan 2026
UCT academic joins calls for Africa-led health research and development The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Jo-Ann Passmore is among 14 Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellows from across the continent who have authored a commentary paper that outlines practical, Africa-led actions to strengthen health research and development (R&D) ecosystems in the context of rapidly shifting global health funding. 27 Jan 2026 Media release
TB harnesses part of immune defence system to cause infection Scientists from UCT have contributed to an international study that shed new light on why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis. 26 Jan 2026
Information warfare Clickbait, chaos and credibility are rooted in information warfare, according to seasoned journalist Paula Slier. 26 Jan 2026
Persistence, not perfection Recognised at UCT’s 2025 Student Leadership Awards, Someleze Honest Mbele’s journey through Engineers Without Borders reflects resilience, empathy and people-centred engineering. 26 Jan 2026
TB harnesses part of immune defence system to cause infection, study finds Scientists from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) have contributed to an international study that shed new light on why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis (TB) – and it involves the bacteria harnessing part of the immune system meant to protect against infection. 26 Jan 2026 Media release
In remembrance: Cornelius Lindile Gcelu It is with profound grief that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Cornelius Lindile Gcelu (52), on Friday, 9 January 2026. 23 Jan 2026
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