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Celebrating over 40 years of inspiring young scientists UCT’s Department of Physics is celebrating Phenomenal Physics an outreach programme that has been igniting curiosity and excitement about science since the 1980s. 07 Nov 2025

Finding magic in the path less travelled Prof Komala Pillay delivered her inaugural lecture on 30 October, detailing her amazing journey, which was illuminated by mentors, colleagues, students, and patients. 06 Nov 2025

Carnegie-UCT’s ‘institutional ubuntu’ funds African emerging researchers Carnegie-UCT DEAL closes unexpected fellowship financial gaps caused by recent international funding withdrawals. 06 Nov 2025

‘This is an investment in dignity’ FreeOfTB is dedicated to supporting underprivileged TB patients and vulnerable communities through social, clinical, and educational outreach. 05 Nov 2025

Rest, Ami Faku and ‘painting my office red’ Dr Tessa Dowling speaks about retirement plans and looks back on teachings anchored in student success. 05 Nov 2025

Prof Mosedi Namane’s legacy of community-rooted medicine Prof Mosedi Namane’s journey from being one of UCT’s first black African medical graduates to a pioneer of community-rooted healthcare reflects a lifetime spent sowing into the lives of the people she serves. 05 Nov 2025

Prof Mosedi Namane’s UCT legacy A pioneer of community-based medical education, Prof Mosedi Namane leaves a legacy of service, transformation, and hope at UCT. 05 Nov 2025

NCOP endorses UCT ranking The NCOP has taken note of UCT’s latest university rankings. 04 Nov 2025

Dr Grazia Umana to share cosmic insights at UCT Dr Grazia Umana from the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics will deliver a public talk on 12 November at UCT about the exciting science behind telescopes. 04 Nov 2025

Give the Path Less Travelled a Chance – It May Turn Out to Be Magical Prof Komala Pillay delivered her inaugural lecture on 30 October, detailing her amazing journey, which was illuminated by mentors, colleagues, students, and patients. 30 Oct 2025

‘Reflective, critical and socially responsible individuals’ OSARIA seeks to generate insights that inform programme design, institutional responsiveness and student development strategies across all clusters. 30 Oct 2025

Shaping future-ready graduates UCT’s director of Careers Service, Stafford Bomester, has celebrated one year in office and is eager to play a part in shaping students to be innovative and future-ready. 29 Oct 2025

UCT: SA’s coolest university UCT continues to create an environment where students can thrive academically and personally. 29 Oct 2025

‘Sclocket’: Moving through friendship, family, and loss ‘Sclocket’ is a dance-theatre showcase by graduating students from UCT’s Centre for Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies. 29 Oct 2025

Dialogue calls for renewed academic solidarity with Palestine The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance (NMSPG) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted a public dialogue on Monday, 27 October 2025, under the theme “Liberation & the Academy: The Role of Universities in the Struggle for Palestine”. 29 Oct 2025

The silent crisis of stillbirths in Africa UCT has joined leading continental and global health partners in the fight to confront Africa’s silent crisis of stillbirths. 28 Oct 2025

‘Our leadership was about contributing to UCT’ UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela has thanked the outgoing SRC for their commitment to teamwork during their tenure. 28 Oct 2025

A day of wellness at UCT UCT staff gathered at the Sports Centre on 23 October for a Staff Wellness Day, hosted by the Department of Student Affairs. 28 Oct 2025

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