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Gun violence is South Africa’s neglected public health emergency – experts Gun violence should no longer be viewed primarily as a criminal justice issue but as a sustained public health problem requiring urgent intervention across South Africa’s health system, according to a new editorial published in the South African Medical Journal . 09 Jun 2026 Media release
UCT’s nine finalists in sought-after SA “Science Oscars” It gives me great pleasure to share that nine University of Cape Town (UCT) academics and research teams have been named among the finalists in the prestigious 2025/2026 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards. 09 Jun 2026
Collective Conversations on urban land use: Navigating justice, ecology and climate The fourth Collective Conversation: Science for Society series, brought together experts in urban planning, environmental governance and food systems to examine how land-use decisions shape justice, ecological sustainability and climate resilience in South African cities. 08 Jun 2026
Safe sport – the only sport that matters Researchers, policy makers, athletes and sport administrators from 65 countries recently gathered at UCT’s Neville Alexander for the Safe Sport International Global Conference 2026. 08 Jun 2026
Tackling transformation in research at UCT Executive, academic and professional staff gathered on 27 May to discuss how UCT’s structures, systems and practices can enable more just and inclusive research. 05 Jun 2026
Putting UCT Global Surgery on the world stage At the end of May, dignitaries and students gathered to celebrate the trailblazing contribution of Prof Salome Maswime, as she looks to her new role as head of Wits School of Clinical Medicine. 05 Jun 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Fischer and other updates Professor Nico Fischer will present his inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. Read more about this and other updates. 03 Jun 2026
Mid-year examinations update The University of Cape Town's (UCT) mid-year examinations commenced on Thursday, 28 May and will continue until Monday, 15 June 2026. To support students during this critical academic period, various departments have collaborated to put in place comprehensive logistical arrangements. 03 Jun 2026
Imported gunshot detection systems can marginalise communities A research paper revealed that when technologies like ShotSpotter travel from the Global North to Global South countries they arrive not simply as tools, but as governance scripts that shape how problems are understood. 03 Jun 2026
Apply for Falling Walls Lab 2026 Applications are now open for Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2026. 03 Jun 2026
Sightings of blue and fin whales increase in South-East Atlantic UCT-led research revealed an increase in sightings of the world’s two largest whale species in the Southeastern Atlantic. 03 Jun 2026
Climate hazards deepen health risks across Africa – UCT study Climate-related hazards are impacting community health and healthcare provision across the African continent, resulting in increased vulnerability and reduced capacity to withstand further impacts, a paper by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Elzarie Theron and Dr Wayne Smith of the Division of Emergency Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences warns. 02 Jun 2026 Media release
Where polluted rivers meet possibility The Water Hub, under UCT’s Future Water Institute, is transforming wastewater, waste and discarded landscapes; and has become a living laboratory for sustainability, innovation and social change. 02 Jun 2026
UCT ranked among world’s top 1.3% universities UCT maintains a strong position in the latest Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list to be ranked in the world’s top 1.3%.  02 Jun 2026
UCT lecture explores how catalysis can drive a just and sustainable transition A University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture by Professor Nico Fischer will examine how one of the most influential yet often overlooked areas of science could help redefine the relationship between industrial growth and environmental sustainability. 02 Jun 2026 Media release
UCT signs renewable energy agreement with Discovery Green The University of Cape Town (UCT) has signed a groundbreaking long-term renewable electricity supply agreement with Discovery Green as part of a broader strategic partnership focused on advancing sustainable energy and skills development. 02 Jun 2026 Media release
Submit your annual declaration of interests form As a requirement of the Higher Education Act, all University of Cape Town (UCT) staff members and members of university committees must make a full annual declaration of their financial interests and fiduciary roles and those of their immediate family members. 01 Jun 2026
Sightings of blue and fin whales on the rise in the South-East Atlantic More than 40 years after the end of commercial whaling, new research led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) reveals a recent increase in sightings of the world’s two largest whale species in the southeastern Atlantic. 01 Jun 2026 Media release
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