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In remembrance: Mbonisi Ntebe It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our colleague Mr Mbonisi Ntebe (53), a Campus Protection Services (CPS) protection officer at the Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences. 17 Jul 2026
Mother tongue-based bilingual education boosts in-class learning A session during the Newly Qualified Teachers programme Winter School unpacked the importance of embracing bilingual learning. 17 Jul 2026
Stars align for Myuoor Pillay at Brazil karate tournament UCT student Myuoor Pillay has a spring in his step after medalling at the Brasília 2026 FISU World University Championship Combat Sports. 16 Jul 2026
Breaking down barriers through mentorship programme UCT students Ryan Harding and Jehan Thipanyane-Said are set to make waves in the mentorship space. 16 Jul 2026
SA's food system is failing children Lori Lake from UCT’s Children Institute examines South Africa’s child malnutrition crisis and outlines five policy actions to improve nutrition and protect children’s futures. 15 Jul 2026 Republished
Care services for older people ‘chronically’ underfunded in SA Research by UCT’s Prof Elena Moore highlights that more can be done to support older persons in South Africa. 15 Jul 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professors Wearne and Dave and other updates Professors Nicola Wearne and Joel Dave will deliver a joint inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) 2026 Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 18:00 SAST in the New Learning Centre Lecture Theatre, Anatomy Building, health sciences campus. 15 Jul 2026
Partnership, mentorship and inclusion to take centre stage at UCT’s first joint inaugural lecture The most meaningful legacy is not what individuals achieve for themselves, but what they enable others to become. 15 Jul 2026 Media release
Financial update: UCT receives clean audit opinion Following the University of Cape Town (UCT) Council meeting held on 13 June 2026, I would like to share a brief update on the university’s financial position, based on the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) for the year ended 31 December 2025 and the management accounts for the period ended 30 April 2026. 14 Jul 2026
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
Geoengineering alone won’t save Africa from deadly heat, UCT study finds A new study led by researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) found that stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) – a technology designed to cool the planet by reflecting sunlight into space – could substantially reduce Africa’s soaring temperatures, but it would not be enough to shield the continent from the growing risks of heat stress. 14 Jul 2026 Media release
UCT helps South Africa defend CUCSA championship title University of Cape Town (UCT) staff and students recently played a pivotal role in helping Team South Africa retain the 2026 Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association (CUCSA) games title, with UCT officials leading the national delegation and coaching championship-winning teams in Botswana. 14 Jul 2026 Media release
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
UCT professor shines light on fertility crisis in new documentary As fertility rates continue to decline worldwide and an estimated one in six people experience infertility during their lifetime, a University of Cape Town (UCT) academic is helping to bring greater attention to one of the emerging environmental factors linked to reproductive health. 14 Jul 2026 Media release
Parenting programmes reduce violence against teenage girls by over 60% – UCT study A University of Cape Town (UCT) study in collaboration with the University of Oxford has found that parenting programmes, when delivered at scale, cut physical abuse against girls by 65% and emotional abuse by 59%. Published in the journal BMJ Global Health , the study was conducted in eight African countries. 14 Jul 2026 Media release
UCT hotel earns top sustainability international recognition The University of Cape Town (UCT) has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability after its Protea Hotel by Marriott Breakwater Lodge received the internationally recognised Green Key certification. 13 Jul 2026 Media release
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
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