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Global shortcomings in life-saving surgery highlighted A new study has also revealed that 3.5 million adults die within 30 days of surgery every year. 16 Jul 2025
Mandela Day should be about how we show up daily Mandela Day is an annual invitation to pause with intention and magnify service in practice, especially for those most vulnerable and underserved. 16 Jul 2025 Republished
Oppenheimer Fellowship will advance childhood brain research Paediatric neurosurgeon, Professor Anthony Figaji, of UCT’s Neuroscience Institute, has been awarded the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship for his pioneering research into childhood brain injury.  16 Jul 2025
African Human Rights Moot Court competition at UCT The Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition grappled with issues of migration and citizenship its 34th session hosted at the University of Cape Town (UCT) between 29 June and 5 July. 15 Jul 2025
UCT student champions hearing health UCT student Fisokuhle Makhanya has dedicated his time to educating underserved communities on the importance of hearing health. 14 Jul 2025
All rise: African Human Rights Moot Court After a week of rigorous competition, the Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition concluded on 5 July. 10 Jul 2025
World championships beckon for Jordan Klopper UCT first-year student Jordan Klopper will represent South Africa at the sprint world championships. 09 Jul 2025
Cape Town’s Sewage Issue: Science vs Politics Cape Town’s sewage crisis highlights the tension between scientific research and political interests. 08 Jul 2025 Republished
UCT breaks ground with SASL website access UCT’s Disability Service created a website that is fully accessible in South African Sign Language. 08 Jul 2025
Fellowship boost for UCT researcher UCT’s Dr Amber Abrams has been granted a fellowship to continue with her work on climate sensitive infectious disease in impoverished communities. 07 Jul 2025
Evolutionary ecologist enters prestigious Royal Society Fellowship fold Prof Claire Spottiswoode joins other prominent UCT-based researchers as well as renowned greats from around the world who’ve been elected into the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Society.  04 Jul 2025
IsiXhosa research goes international UCT lecturer Sanele Ntshingana is one of 18 global fellows selected for the WEB Du Bois Research Institute Fellowship at Harvard University. 04 Jul 2025
Protecting human rights is of critical concern The Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition debates migration and human rights during 34th session 03 Jul 2025
UCT’s Energy Research Day: conducting collaboration through connection The university’s Energy Research Day brought together cross-faculty stakeholders with a vested interested in the energy space to share research insights and discuss bold ideas. 02 Jul 2025
Applications for Falling Walls Lab Cape Town are open Do you have a game-changing idea? This is your moment to shine. 02 Jul 2025
Bond deals: hand over the job to experts Most bonds have not been structured properly, so African countries are paying way over the odds relative to their sovereign risks. 01 Jul 2025 Republished
Ending student hunger on campus In 2024, UCT’s Food Sovereignty Programme distributed close to 10 000 grocery packs to students in need. 01 Jul 2025
Build future-ready skills through the Foundation Programme in Design Thinking Applications are open for the second semester intake of the Foundation Programme in Design Thinking at the d-school Afrika. 30 Jun 2025
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