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Money, accounting and banking Prof Phillip de Jager focused on how accounting conventions influence our understanding of money. 11 Nov 2025

UCT honours long-serving staff at retirees’ farewell luncheon UCT celebrated its 2025 retirees on 5 November 2025, recognising decades of service that have shaped the university’s identity and impact. 10 Nov 2025

Dr Medeé Rall’s lifelong legacy of learning A quiet architect of access, Dr Medeé Rall has spent five decades opening UCT’s intellectual and cultural life to the public, expanding Summer School, excursions and lifelong learning into a gateway of possibility. 10 Nov 2025

A rallying call for Africa’s urban future The African Centre for Cities at UCT has launched a report that challenges Africa to rethink the future of its cities. 10 Nov 2025

UCT’s VACFA celebrates two decades of advancing vaccinology training in Africa The Vaccines for Africa Initiative marked their 20th anniversary with the Annual African Vaccinology Course on Sunday, 2 November. 10 Nov 2025

‘UCT will always be your home’ UCT honoured the 2025 cohort of retirees during a special luncheon at Glenara on Wednesday, 5 November. 10 Nov 2025

UCT GSB MBA leads globally in sustainability and impact The MBA at the UCT GSB has once again ranked 7th globally and first in South Africa in the Better World MBA rankings. 08 Nov 2025

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

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