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UCT research turns urine into fertiliser – and recovers water in the process What if something we flush away every day could become a source of fertiliser and reusable water? 30 Sep 2026
Davina-Nelson Apiyo’s doctoral research targets recurrent bacterial vaginosis Davina-Nelson Apiyo’s doctoral research at UCT is exploring new approaches to bacterial vaginosis (BV), with a focus on developing laboratory models that can help researchers better understand how potential treatments could work in the human vaginal tract. 14 Sep 2026
Faculty of Health Sciences graduation ceremony – Spring 2026 UCT celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Health Sciences on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 14:00. 09 Sep 2026
Faculty of Commerce graduation ceremony 3 – Spring 2026 The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated its third cohort of Faculty of Commerce graduates at the spring graduations on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 10:00. 09 Sep 2026
Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony 2 – Spring 2026 UCT celebrated a second cohort of Faculty of Humanities graduates during the spring graduations on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 18:00. 08 Sep 2026
Faculty of Commerce ceremony 2 and Faculty of Law graduation – Spring 2026 The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated its second cohort of Faculty of Commerce graduates, alongside graduates from the Faculty of Law, on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 14:00. 08 Sep 2026
Faculty of Science graduation ceremony – Spring 2026 The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Science on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 10:00. 08 Sep 2026
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment graduation ceremony – Spring 2026 The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 18:00. 07 Sep 2026
Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony 1 – Spring 2026 UCT celebrated the achievements of graduates from the Faculty of Humanities on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 14:00. 07 Sep 2026
Faculty of Commerce graduation ceremony 1 – Spring 2026 The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Commerce on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 10:00. 07 Sep 2026
Collective Conversations #6: Powering the transition – rethinking South Africa’s energy future The sixth Collective Conversations: Science for Society series brought together experts from government, academia, industry and civil society to examine South Africa’s energy transition after the electricity supply crisis, and what is needed to build a more affordable, sustainable and just energy future. 03 Sep 2026
100 Years: 100 Objects: It’s a celebration Through 100 carefully selected works, the 100 Years: 100 Objects exhibition reflects on the Michaelis Collection’s centenary as a lens into shifting histories, identities and artistic expression. 26 Sep 2025
Reflecting on a legacy: UCT’s special colloquium on Sarah Baartman UCT’s special colloquium on 11 September 2025 fostered dialogue on renaming, justice and African heritage; and celebrated Sarah Baartman’s legacy. 18 Sep 2025
UCT Graduate Lwazi Thobani: A journey of resilience and triumph Civil Engineering graduate Lwazi Thobani’s spring 2025 UCT graduation was a triumph of resilience, as he overcame personal loss and financial challenges. 17 Sep 2025
UCT breaks ground with SASL website access The University of Cape Town (UCT) has launched a pilot project that makes its National Benchmark Test (NBT) website accessible in South African Sign Language (SASL). 11 Sep 2025
Faculty of Humanities – Ceremony 2 – Renaming of Sarah Baartman Hall The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Humanities on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at 14:00. 10 Sep 2025
Faculty of Commerce – Ceremony 3 The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Commerce on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at 09:00. 10 Sep 2025
Faculty of Science The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Science on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, at 18:00. 09 Sep 2025
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