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UCT lecture explores the formal foundations of natural language
University of Cape Town (UCT) philosopher, Professor Ryan Nefdt , will deliver his inaugural lecture, “Language, Patterns and Automata: The Algorithms Behind Linguistic Reality”, on Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 18:00 at the Mafeje Room, Bremner Building, lower campus.
13 May 2026
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UCT professor unpacks the future of Jewish life in South Africa
In an inaugural lecture in the Neville Alexander Building at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Professor Adam Mendelsohn explored how Jewish communities have evolved – and where they are heading. The lecture was titled, “Where to for the Jews?”
11 May 2026
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UCT professor to explore how data shape public health decision-making
Amid growing uncertainty in public health, the director of the Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Professor Sheetal Silal, will present an inaugural lecture exploring how simulation models support public health decision-making by integrating data on diseases, populations and health systems to predict the impact of policy choices, offering a systems perspective on complex health challenges.
08 May 2026
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UCT and HyperionDev in partnership to expand access to future-focused skills
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has collaborated with HyperionDev, a global leader in online tech education, in a strategic partnership to deliver a portfolio of high-impact, career-focused online programmes designed to equip students with in-demand digital and leadership skills.
06 May 2026
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UCT researchers build multilingual AI system for SA’s official languages
A team of researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) language model trained specifically on South Africa’s 11 official written languages. This marks a significant step toward closing a gap that has left millions underserved by mainstream AI tools.
05 May 2026
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UCT-led study reveals clues to the origin of the world’s largest diamonds
The conditions under which the world's rarest and most valuable gem-quality diamonds – referred to as Cullinan-like, large, inclusion-poor, pure, irregular, resorbed (CLIPPIRs) – form have remained poorly understood.
04 May 2026
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Former asbestos miners face elevated mortality decades after exposure, study finds
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) School of Public Health has provided new insights into the long-term health consequences and mortality experience of former asbestos miners in South Africa.
04 May 2026
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UCT professor to deliver visionary lecture on advancing African health education
Professor Jacky van Wyk, head of the Department of Health Sciences Education at the University of Cape Town (UCT), will deliver her inaugural lecture titled “Grounded in context, growing for impact: Advancing African scholarship in health professions education” on Thursday, 29 May 2025 at 18:00 SAST in the New Learning Centre Lecture Theatre, Anatomy Building, Health Sciences Campus.
29 May 2025
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UCT lecture unpacks how South African classrooms reinforce inequality
In a compelling inaugural lecture that combined decades of research with personal insight, University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Ursula Hoadley exposed the entrenched inequalities in South African classrooms, highlighting how education continues to mirror – and perpetuate – social and economic divides.
28 May 2025
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Double win for UCT GSB: Leading the way in transformative education and sustainability
The University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has earned two significant accolades: recognition that highlights its commitment to transformative and impactful education, and sustainability recognition that reinforces its commitment to responsible operations and environmental stewardship.
28 May 2025
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UCT leads groundbreaking effort to combat drug-resistant malaria in East Africa
A research consortium led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has played a pivotal role in developing the first regional action plan to combat drug-resistant malaria in East Africa. Endorsed by health ministers from across the region, the plan represents a major step forward in preserving the efficacy of life-saving antimalarial treatments.
26 May 2025
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UCT medical graduate awarded prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship
University of Cape Town (UCT) medical graduate Gilad Shorer has been selected as one of 95 outstanding individuals worldwide to join the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholars. This recognition highlights his exceptional potential and commitment to making a significant impact in the field of medicine and beyond.
22 May 2025
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UCT lecture delves into the role of teachers in disrupting entrenched social inequities
Professor Ursula Hoadley from the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Cape Town (UCT) will deliver her inaugural lecture on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. Drawing on nearly three decades of research, her lecture will explore what takes place in classrooms, particularly in environments marked by poverty and inequality.
19 May 2025
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UCT rugby sensation inspired by historic Springbok call-up
University of Cape Town (UCT) student and rugby sensation Ntokozo Makhaza has been selected for the Springboks’ latest alignment camp, marking a landmark achievement for both the 23-year-old and university rugby in South Africa.
19 May 2025
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Alarming levels of loneliness found among South African adolescents – UCT study
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) revealed that loneliness is highly prevalent among South African adolescents. The study found that more than 90% of participants experienced either moderate or severe levels of loneliness, regardless of their HIV status.
14 May 2025
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UCT’s Professor Chibale elected to prestigious US National Academy of Sciences
Professor Kelly Chibale of the University of Cape Town (UCT), one of Africa’s foremost scientists in drug discovery, has been elected an international member of the United States National Academy of Sciences (NAS) – one of the highest honours awarded to scientists globally.
08 May 2025
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UCT students to benefit from R2.5m Eskom/Mpumalanga Valves bursaries
The University of Cape Town (UCT) students will benefit from bursaries worth R2.5 million from Mpumalanga Valves Services and Eskom Rotek Industries as part of their contribution to creating a home away from home for every student, thereby breaking the gap created by the NSFAS accommodation cap.
08 May 2025
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