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Leading without a title At CHED’s recent Women’s Day event, three inspiring women shared stories about how they became leaders long before anyone gave them the title. 24 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is looking for you You can now apply for the 2027 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT. 21 Aug 2026

Agency rewarded as Rahul Rama-Panchia wins Abe Bailey Travel Bursary Rahul Rama-Panchia is an Abe Bailey Travel Bursary recipient. Everything he’s built – and everyone he has shown up for – is why. 21 Aug 2026

The importance of African agricultural IP systems Dr Charlene Musiza’s questions include whose rights are protected by IP, in what context, how are those rights enforced and what opportunities are created as a result? 21 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

A healer by day, a dancer at night UCT student Nina Petersen has found purpose in occupational therapy and in hip-hop dancing, teaching and performing. 20 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

From a rusty Beetle to UCT’s 2030 Teaching blueprint UCT deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning Professor Brandon Collier-Reed on his 19 months in office, new strategy and his beloved VW Beetle 20 Aug 2026

Third Year, two disciplines: Nina Petersen on OT and hip-hop Nina Petersen is a third-year UCT Occupational Therapy student and professional hip-hop dancer who is finding connections between healthcare, movement and teaching. 20 Aug 2026

Professor Parsons examines tax challenges in the digital economy Professor Shaun Parsons delivered his inaugural lecture on 13 August 2026 that looked at the complex and evolving relationship between crypto assets and tax systems. 19 Aug 2026

UCT remains South Africa’s top university in latest ShanghaiRanking UCT remains South Africa’s leading university in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities. 19 Aug 2026

What must remain possible for Africa to flourish? The second annual Wellbeing and Flourishing Conference will take place on 30 October. 19 Aug 2026

Study identifies gaps between gender identity and the healthcare system A study by UCT and the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation within the LGBTQI+ community has highlighted significant barriers to gender-affirming care despite critical need. 18 Aug 2026

MSc inspires student entrepreneur to grow business Vuyo Hlongwane has used his MSc in Chemical Engineering to add a new arm to his existing business model. 18 Aug 2026

Proof that biomedical research can be sustainable The Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine celebrates two years of major sustainability achievements under the Sustainable Science Initiative. 18 Aug 2026

Why good data is the foundation for all HEMIS decisions The higher learning community gathered for the 2026 SAAIR HEMIS Institute hosted by UCT at the Graduate School of Business. 18 Aug 2026

Adapting to climate change Prof Gina Ziervogel, the director of UCT’s African Climate and Development Initiative, celebrated her ascent to full professor on Wednesday, 12 August. 14 Aug 2026

Safeguarding monetary stability in stablecoins era IMF senior leader, Dan Katz, has suggested five points for harnessing the competitive forces unleashed by stablecoin innovation, while safeguarding monetary and financial stability. 14 Aug 2026

Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition returns UCT’s South African College of Music supports the 2026 Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition, South Africa’s only vocal competition dedicated exclusively to operetta and emerging classical singers. 13 Aug 2026

Prof Romy Parker talking 'Complex Regional Pain Syndrome' on radio The brilliant Prof Romy Parker talking 'Complex Regional Pain Syndrome' on radio, with Bridget Masinga (SAfm). 13 Aug 2026

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