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UCT celebrates nine ‘Science Oscars’ finalists Several UCT academics across and research teams from various disciplines have been named finalists in the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards. 11 Jun 2026

SA’s breast cancer care system is failing too many women A UCT study has revealed deep systemic inequities in breast cancer care across South Africa. 11 Jun 2026

Protecting the legacy of student protests UCT DVC Prof Elelwani Ramugondo reflects on the 16 June 1976 uprisings and notes key moments that have shaped the institution. 11 Jun 2026

Renowned TB researcher recognised with prestigious national honour Prof Keertan Dheda is one of two UCT academics who received the Order of Mapungubwe from President Cyril Ramaphosa. 11 Jun 2026

Cities as contested sites: A conversation navigating urban land use This UCT conversation series explores the urgent complexities of urban land use, specifically through the lenses of justice, ecology and climate resilience. 10 Jun 2026

Collective Conversations on urban land use: Navigating justice, ecology and climate The fourth Collective Conversation: Science for Society series, brought together experts in urban planning, environmental governance and food systems to examine how land-use decisions shape justice, ecological sustainability and climate resilience in South African cities. 08 Jun 2026

Safe sport – the only sport that matters Researchers, policy makers, athletes and sport administrators from 65 countries recently gathered at UCT’s Neville Alexander for the Safe Sport International Global Conference 2026. 08 Jun 2026

Tackling transformation in research at UCT Executive, academic and professional staff gathered on 27 May to discuss how UCT’s structures, systems and practices can enable more just and inclusive research. 05 Jun 2026

Putting UCT Global Surgery on the world stage At the end of May, dignitaries and students gathered to celebrate the trailblazing contribution of Prof Salome Maswime, as she looks to her new role as head of Wits School of Clinical Medicine. 05 Jun 2026

Imported gunshot detection systems can marginalise communities A research paper revealed that when technologies like ShotSpotter travel from the Global North to Global South countries they arrive not simply as tools, but as governance scripts that shape how problems are understood. 03 Jun 2026

Apply for Falling Walls Lab 2026 Applications are now open for Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2026. 03 Jun 2026

Sightings of blue and fin whales increase in South-East Atlantic UCT-led research revealed an increase in sightings of the world’s two largest whale species in the Southeastern Atlantic. 03 Jun 2026

Where polluted rivers meet possibility The Water Hub, under UCT’s Future Water Institute, is transforming wastewater, waste and discarded landscapes; and has become a living laboratory for sustainability, innovation and social change. 02 Jun 2026

UCT ranked among world’s top 1.3% universities UCT maintains a strong position in the latest Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list to be ranked in the world’s top 1.3%. 02 Jun 2026

Continental water security this Africa Month Dr John Okedi weighed in on sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems as Africa Month concludes. 29 May 2026

Rituals, re-membering and re-imagining The dean of the Centre for Higher Education Development, Prof Kasturi Behari-Leak, delivered her inaugural lecture on 26 May. 29 May 2026

‘Student advocacy’ fights financial hardship Health Sciences students are on a continuous, collective effort to bridge the financial aid gap in their faculty. 29 May 2026

US National Academy of Sciences brings Professor Emerita Mizrahi into fold World-renowned TB researcher, Emer Prof Valerie Mizrahi, has been elected as an international member of one of the highest honours in the global scientific community. 28 May 2026

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