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A champion on the track and beyond
UCT PhD candidate Mpumelelo Mhlongo participated in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, winning a gold and bronze medal, as well as setting two world and Paralympic records.
30 Sep 2024
VCs in conversation: Future-proofing UCT for the next generation
UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela and former VC Dr Max Price held a conversation on leadership recently.
27 Sep 2024
Visions of leadership: Dr Price and Prof Moshabela reflect on UCT’s past and future
UCT’s Vice-Chancellor Prof Mosa Moshabela and former Vice-Chancellor, Dr Max Price reflected on navigating change and shaping the future of higher education in South Africa.
27 Sep 2024
Blind, visually impaired learners use LEGO to learn through play
The LEGO Braille Bricks project, currently in its extended pilot phase, helps blind and visually impaired children to learn through play.
27 Sep 2024
Innovating Education – Lego Braille Bricks transforming classrooms at Athlone School for the Blind
The Lego Braille Bricks is transforming learning for blind and visually impaired students at Athlone School in our latest update.
27 Sep 2024
Heritage Month: The power of rugby unites South Africa
UCT students share how they come together to celebrate their love for rugby, reminding us that in the heart of the game, we find a shared spirit that binds us all.
27 Sep 2024
Video: UCT reviews the year 2023
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Year in Review 2023 reflects on the institution’s challenges and victories – showcasing the university’s continued works of excellence, transformation and social responsiveness.
27 Sep 2024
World Environmental Health Day
Theme for 2024: Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.
26 Sep 2024
How Amapiano is bringing vibes to UCT students' lives
UCT students share what Amapiano means to them, from party vibes to study grinds, in a celebration of this globally rising genre.
26 Sep 2024
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
Prof Gregory Smith delivered his inaugural lecture on 19 September 2024.
26 Sep 2024
Ancient games: The future of education
UCT’s School of Education’s OERiGA project is using indigenous games to equip Generation Z educators and learners with essential skills for the digital age.
25 Sep 2024
Braaing and bonding: UCT students celebrate a South African tradition
UCT students dive into the vibrant tradition of braai, celebrating the joy of grilling and community.
25 Sep 2024
Unity in diversity: UCT Students on the meaning of Heritage Day
UCT students reflect on Heritage Day, sharing insights on the power of cultural diversity and unity in South Africa.
25 Sep 2024
Heritage Day through the eyes of UCT students
UCT students share their thoughts on Heritage Day, highlighting the beauty of cultural diversity and the power of unity.
25 Sep 2024
What Ubuntu means to us
Discover what Ubuntu means through the voices of UCT students from different cultural backgrounds.
25 Sep 2024
ACDI launches PiNC Lab to advance nature-based climate solutions in Africa
The African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), based at UCT, has launched a new nature-based solutions-focused research group.
23 Sep 2024
‘I play to have fun, but also to win’
UCT’s eGaming team are USSA eSports university champions.
23 Sep 2024
Now, now: Decoding a South African time mystery
UCT students explain the meaning behind the popular South African phrase 'now, now,’ showcasing how it differs across cultures and languages.
21 Sep 2024
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