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UCT GSB’s EMBA programme among the world’s best The EMBA programme’s latest ranking cements its status as a benchmark for business education on the continent and in the Middle East. 30 Apr 2026
Why UCT? Prospective students answer at the 2026 Open Day Campus was alive with activity and excitement as prospective students and their families arrived for the 2026 UCT Open Day on Saturday, 25 April. 30 Apr 2026
The authority of the Constitution Governance expert Mandisa Fatyela-Lindie shares her reflections on 30 years of the signing of the Constitution of South Africa. 30 Apr 2026
UCT students: Apply for The Everyday Entrepreneur UCT students are invited to apply for The Everyday Entrepreneur – a three-day, face-to-face programme at the d-school Afrika. 30 Apr 2026
Studies highlight the dangers of humidity and heat for tropical birds UCT researchers set out to understand how climate change is affecting birds and other wildlife and develop methods to predict future effects. 30 Apr 2026 Republished
Where to for the Jews? Drawing on decades of data, Prof Adam Mendelsohn explored the pressures bearing down on South Africa’s Jewish community and asked what effect they may ultimately have. 29 Apr 2026
UCT contributes African views at global higher education summit UCT’s growing international visibility and influence through strategic global engagements was on display at the U7+ Alliance of World Universities Presidential Summit. 29 Apr 2026
UCT’s largest Mandela Rhodes cohort yet A new cohort of young African changemakers is taking shape at UCT, as 25 students joined this year’s Mandela Rhodes Foundation scholarship programme. 29 Apr 2026
Climate change hits South African women unevenly Women are more vulnerable to climate change if their opportunities are limited and if they’ve suffered as a result of economic structures that concentrate wealth and resources in the hands of a few. 29 Apr 2026 Republished
Positive leadership the cornerstone of The Pitch UCT The Pitch UCT prides itself in sustained relationships and continued development opportunities as it plans its next decade. 28 Apr 2026
3D-printed concrete – a step towards solving SA’s social housing crisis Nabeela Essa’s MPhil in Inclusive Innovation explored whether technologies like 3D-printed concrete can be adapted for South Africa’s social housing context. 28 Apr 2026
AAB-prestasies geloof Die vreugdevure brand hoog by die UK nadat ‘n indrukwekkende slaagsyfer van 96% vir die eerste kandidate ooit vir Aanvanklike Assesseringsbevoegdheid in Januarie 2026 bekend gemaak is. 28 Apr 2026
Freedom Day: public trust tested Ahead of Freedom Day, Dr Marianne Camerer said we need to safeguard political freedom by eternal vigilance and a robust accountability ecosystem. 24 Apr 2026
Opportunity in Loss: Reimagining the Jagger Library five years after the fire Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Jagger Library fire, UCT Libraries launched an exhibition that brings together salvaged materials, research and new ideas to reflect on how knowledge can be preserved and shared more equitably. 24 Apr 2026
The story of June 16th at The Baxter Two-time Fleur du Cap award-winning playwright-director Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni presents ‘Rise ‘76: The Story of June 16th’. 22 Apr 2026
UCT launches world-class Liver Centre SA The centre is the first coordinated liver care model of its kind in the country. 22 Apr 2026
UCT researchers uncover molecular ‘switch’ that fuels cancer progression Researchers UCT’s Scientific Computing Research Unit have uncovered a critical molecular ‘switch’ that drives the formation of cancer-associated antigens. 22 Apr 2026
Encouraging health adherence The app proposes patient-friendly explanations of chronic conditions, medications, dosing, side effects, and warning signs, all presented in an accessible way. 22 Apr 2026
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