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Professor Emerita Valerie Mizrahi elected to prestigious US academy With her election as an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Emer Prof Valerie Mizrahi joins the ranks of some of the world’s most distinguished scholars. 30 Apr 2025
Hedda Gabler showing at The Baxter – with a twist The award-winning spectacular production Hedda Gabler is showing at The Baxter Theatre this May. 30 Apr 2025
Shaping the future of explainable AI earns researcher NRF P-rating UCT researcher, Dr Jesse Heyninck has been awarded a P-rating, a recognition of his promising future as an international leader in his field. 30 Apr 2025
UCT prioritises end-of-life care with novel project The five-year study responds to the growing need for palliative care in South Africa. 25 Apr 2025
RMF10: ‘Not about erasing history’ Former UCT SRC president Ramabina Mahapa reflects on what it meant to lead during the historic Rhodes Must Fall student movement. 24 Apr 2025
Surgical hackathon team devises ‘street smart’ solution The groundbreaking UCT–Harvard hackathon incorporated AI in an attempt to improve health systems. 24 Apr 2025
Effective couple communication alters diabetes care, health outcomes Good communication between two partners improves self-diabetes management, which improves overall health outcomes. 24 Apr 2025
World Book Day: In-class libraries a valuable learning tool In-class libraries are dedicated spaces within classrooms where teachers organise and display literature, providing learners with easy access to books throughout the school day. 23 Apr 2025
RMF10: Student movement reshapes Agents for Change Peer Education Programme On the 10th anniversary of the Rhodes Must Fall student movement, UCT News reflects on the Agents for Change Peer Education Programme, which was redefined to accommodate student needs. 22 Apr 2025
Reimagining sustainable African urban futures through unlearning and innovation At the first event in a new UCT discussion series bridging the gap between academic research and real-world impact, experts discussed harnessing African creativity to shape equitable urbanisation. 22 Apr 2025
Collective Conversations on Science for Society UCT launches a dynamic Collective Conversations Series – a platform designed to foster collaboration between academia, policymakers and civil society. 22 Apr 2025
UCT celebrates stellar IAC results UCT had performed exceptionally well in the January 2025 Initial Assessment of Competence examination. 22 Apr 2025
Open Day 2025 offers insights to prospective students On Saturday, 12 April, the University of Cape Town (UCT) welcomed a large number of prospective students, their parents and guardians to its annual Open Day. 17 Apr 2025
Ikey Tigers clinch prestigious Varsity Cup title UCT’s Ikey Tigers have overcome an 11-year Varsity Cup drought to become 2025 champions. 17 Apr 2025
Third time lucky Ikey Tigers beat their Cape rivals, Maties 44–21 in Stellenbosch on Monday 14 April in the Varsity Cup final. 17 Apr 2025
Rain couldn’t dampen spirits at UCT’s packed 2025 Open Day Hundreds of future students braved Cape Town’s stormy weather for an informative and inspiring campus experience. 17 Apr 2025
RMF10: ‘One of the most influential global movements’ UCT recently commemorated 10 years since the removal of the statue of Cecil John Rhodes from its upper campus precinct. 16 Apr 2025
Reflecting on #RhodesMustFall: Ten years on UCT reflects on a decade since the fall of Cecil John Rhodes, marking a powerful moment in the history of student-led activism, decolonial thought, and transformation in higher education. 16 Apr 2025
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