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60th TB Davie Memorial Lecture: Hope through the storm Professor Mogobe Ramose delivers the 60th TB Davie Memorial Lecture, interrogating UCT’s Spes Bona through the contested histories of the Cape, colonial conquest, land dispossession and epistemic injustice. 28 Aug 2026
Seeing university differently Legally blind UCT student Sinegugu Silara shares how she has found her own ways to navigate campus, learning, friendship and Para Sport – while challenging what people think disability looks like. 27 Aug 2026
UCT Epic Job Expo connects students with career opportunities UCT’s Epic Job Expo 2026 brought students and employers together to explore career opportunities, build connections and turn university learning into pathways to the world of work. 25 Aug 2026
Third Year, two disciplines: Nina Petersen on OT and hip-hop Nina Petersen is a third-year UCT Occupational Therapy student and professional hip-hop dancer who is finding connections between healthcare, movement and teaching. 20 Aug 2026
Collective Conversations #5: ‘Our Last Drop – Rethinking Water and Waste in Future Cities.’ The fifth Collective Conversations: Science for Society series convened researchers, government and industry leaders to explore how water conservation, waste management and urban resilience can shape more sustainable and equitable cities 06 Aug 2026
Opening doors to the world of science A three-day job-shadowing experience at UCT introduced high school learners to the world of microbiology, opening their eyes to the diverse opportunities within science. 04 Aug 2026
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