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Health sciences faculty embraces fully-indigenous aquatic garden A once underutilised atrium has become a talked-about space in the FHS. 31 Aug 2026

Farmer proves it’s never too late to learn Sheep farmer Charl Johannes van der Merwe’s graduation at the age of 80 will not only contribute to the betterment of fellow farmers in the Upper Karoo but also motivate them to continue with their studies. 31 Aug 2026

‘Fathers are invisible’ – PhD graduate on child rehabilitation A physiotherapist from Bulawayo has completed a four-year PhD at UCT, showing that when fathers and siblings are part of a child’s rehabilitation, everyone benefits. 31 Aug 2026

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

Milestone TB Davie Memorial lecture dissects UCT’s insignia Prof Mogobe Ramose delivered the 60th annual TB Davie Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, 26 August. 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

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking A new major global review shows that certain social media platforms are fuelling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. 27 Aug 2026

The importance of relationships when living with a visual impairment For Sinegugu Silara, living with a visual impairment means constantly moving out of her comfort zone. 27 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

Prof Cheryl Hendricks to continue Nelson Mandela School mission Prof Cheryl Hendricks is drawing on her experience in academia and policy as she charts the way forward for the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance. 27 Aug 2026

Advancing women in parasport During the 10th annual Women in Sport talk, speakers highlighted the importance of collaboration and networking with likeminded sporting enthusiasts. 26 Aug 2026

UCT study reveals how South Africans spend their commute A new study by the Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that South Africans travel in different ways and have developed various coping mechanisms to deal with their commute. 26 Aug 2026

Better collaboration could help identify unknown dead A UCT PhD study by Kate Reid has found that while Cape Town’s forensic identification outcomes are better than previously believed, other factors still delay justice. 26 Aug 2026

Two student entrepreneurs head to national competition final The regional round of the Absa Entrepreneurship Innovarsity competition was held from 19 to 20 August. 25 Aug 2026

‘Thank you to everyone who keeps trying’ The annual Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) awareness walk took place in Cape Town on Saturday, 22 August. 25 Aug 2026

Placing orthopaedics at the centre of patient care Prof Maritz Laubscher delivered his inaugural lecture under the title ‘Stronger together: research as a clinician is a team sport’. 25 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

Research helps turn climate knowledge into action UCT-led initiative brings farmers, community leaders and government together to strengthen climate resilience in the Limpopo River Basin. 24 Aug 2026

Professor Makhubu on fostering progressive practice in creative arts Since taking the reins as director of UCT’s Institute for Creative Arts in 2025, Prof Nomusa Makhubu is determined to generate critical research through creative arts. 24 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

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