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‘Stay strong in the fight’ UCT joined the national call on 21 November to observe 15 minutes of silence to raise awareness on the scourge of SGBV. 24 Nov 2025
Innovative waste solutions earn Marthinus VC’s Excellence Award Annestacia Marthinus’s initiative to transform waste management has won her the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Award – the second accolade this year. 24 Nov 2025
UCT brings science to the streets as women researchers take over the V&A Waterfront The V&A Waterfront’s Clocktower precinct transformed into a vibrant, open-air laboratory as women scientists from across the Western Cape stepped onto literal soapboxes to share their research with the public on Saturday, 15 November 2025. 24 Nov 2025 Media release
How UCT’s reimagined BCom opened doors to second chances When Ali Meadows reflects on the BCom in Management Studies degree, she does not talk about accolades or institutional recognition. 24 Nov 2025
Students redefine health through African feminism UCT staff and students played a critical role in the success of a recent inaugural Creative and Engaged Transdisciplinary Research for Health Equity in Africa conference. 24 Nov 2025
Evidence. What evidence? The 2025 UCT Teaching and Learning Conference provided an opportunity to share, learn and explore how data informs higher education practices. 21 Nov 2025
TLC2025: Reshaping the future of education Adapting to new ways of working is an integral part of reshaping the future of education. 21 Nov 2025
ASSAf recognises UCT leading scholars’ research excellence Nine UCT researchers were inducted as members of the ASSAf, which represents the highest ideals of scholarly integrity and social responsibility. 21 Nov 2025
Violence is a normal part of life for many young children Children in many countries are growing up surrounded by violence. It may happen at home, in their neighbourhoods, or both. 21 Nov 2025 Republished
Action against SGBV and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will continue the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) throughout November. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 20 Nov 2025
UCT collaborates with SARAO as MeerKAT decodes interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS The University of Cape Town (UCT) has played a pivotal role in a major scientific result confirming that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is behaving like a comet and shows no sign of technological activity. An international team, co-led by UCT’s Professor DJ Pisano, used South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope to make the most detailed radio observations to date of this rare visitor from beyond our Solar System. 20 Nov 2025 Media release
UCT wins dual honours at 2025 SAGEA Awards UCT has been recognised as a leader in graduate employability, taking home two top honours at the 2025 SAGEA Awards. 19 Nov 2025
UCT’s five-year Employment Equity Plan Updates on UCT’s new Employment Equity Plan and implementation of amended legislation. 19 Nov 2025
UCT academics’ excellence recognised by ASSAf UCT celebrates the induction of nine scholars into the Academy of Science of South Africa. 19 Nov 2025
UCT-linked programme marks a decade of support, survival and success UCT marked the 10th anniversary of the Newly Qualified Teachers Programme with the graduation of the latest cohort, and stories of grit and success. 19 Nov 2025
UCT celebrates its first OHSE Awards ceremony ‘Thank you for keeping us safe’ was the message as dignitaries and award nominees gathered to celebrate UCT’s unsung heroes: its health and safety officers. 19 Nov 2025
UCT shines spotlight on SA–Italy partnership powering MeerKAT and SKA The University of Cape Town (UCT) has marked the completion of the RADIOMAP programme, a three-year exchange initiative that strengthened South Africa and Italy’s joint work in radio astronomy. The milestone was celebrated on 12 November at UCT with a public lecture by Dr Grazia Umana from Italy’s National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), who highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries through the MeerKAT and Square Kilometre Array (SKA) projects. 18 Nov 2025 Media release
UCT continues to take a stand against GBV Join UCT in taking action against gender-based violence as campus initiatives roll out. 18 Nov 2025
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