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Espousing transcultural mental health approaches Transcultural mental health was the theme at this year’s World Mental Health Day at UCT. 15 Oct 2025
Prof Ramugondo: a beacon of hope Prof Elelwani Ramugondo received the WomenCan Beacon of Hope Award for her ongoing role in creating positive, meaningful and lasting change in her community. 15 Oct 2025
Historic botanical treasure donated to UCT UCT recently hosted an event of gratitude to mark the donation of a facsimile edition of the ‘Flora de la Real Expedición Botánica del Nuevo Reino de Granada (1783–1816)’ to the Bolus Herbarium. 14 Oct 2025
Teaching Against the Odds: UCT honours 20 years of inspiration UCT marked the 20th anniversary of the Stella Clark Teachers’ Award by celebrating South Africa’s educators who, against all odds, continue to ignite minds, transform lives, and shape the nation’s future.  13 Oct 2025
Celebrating ‘society’s quiet heroes’ UCT celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Stella Clark Teacher’s Award in style, bringing together past winners and their nominators to reflect on the state of education. 13 Oct 2025
Associate Professor Lis Lange (1961–2025) Associate Professor Lis Lange passed away on 8 October 2025. 10 Oct 2025
UCT leads Africa once again, climbing in global rankings UCT has advanced to 164th place in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, placing among the top 7.5% of universities worldwide. 09 Oct 2025
Studente, Springbokke en aandete met Nelson Mandela Die Universiteit van Kaapstad se rektor, Professor Mosa Moshabela, het met groot lof gepraat oor die studente en die voortdurende hoë aansien wat hulle in die samelewing geniet. 09 Oct 2025 Afrikaans
Abafundi, amaBhokobhoko kunye nesidlo sedinala noNelson Mandela UVC uNjingalwazi uMosa Moshabela uthethe kakhulu ngequmrhu labafundi be-UCT kunye nokubekelwa kwabo phezulu kuya kuhlala kuhleli eluntwini. 09 Oct 2025 isiXhosa
Reimagining mobile money via stablecoins and WhatsApp The utility of stablecoins in emerging markets was well articulated by Mandla Money co-founder, Julian Kanjere, as he showcased his Mandla Money WhatsApp Wallet. 08 Oct 2025
UCT climate scientist on 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders list Dr Romaric C Odoulami, a researcher with the ACDI at UCT, has been included in the 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders list. 08 Oct 2025
Remembering Sarah Baartman The Sarah Baartman documentary reminds us of her humanity and complex legacy, while opening space for dialogue on justice, memory and African identity in the wake of the Sarah Baartman hall’s official renaming. 07 Oct 2025
UCT, CBE partner to reshape SA infrastructure UCT has signed an agreement with the Council for the Built Environment that will refine collaboration between academia, government, and the built environment sector. 07 Oct 2025
Tee off for a cause UCT’s 2025 Golf Day in Johannesburg set a positive tone for the series, creating a platform for industry leaders to engage with UCT’s mission. 07 Oct 2025
Parents co-create exhibition to redefine and inform care policies UCT’s sharing The Motherload project empowers parents to redefine care and inform care policies. 07 Oct 2025
SA graduates face toughest path to adulthood yet A new report has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. 06 Oct 2025
Varsities clash in sitting volleyball UCT ParaSports Club hosted a sitting volleyball tournament for the second consecutive year to raise awareness and promote inclusivity on campus and beyond. 06 Oct 2025
Africa’s borrowing costs are too high Through the influence of their opinions, Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings are at the centre of driving the high cost of borrowing in Africa. 06 Oct 2025 Republished
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