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NPO creates pipeline of empowered students The student-led NPO Destiny Achieve Foundation sets high school and university students up for success. 25 Feb 2026
UCT launches Mathieu Rouault Research Centre for ocean science UCT’s Mathieu Rouault Research Centre has officially opened its doors. 25 Feb 2026
Braver together: Ikey Tigers ready for 2026 The student-led NPO Destiny Achieve Foundation sets high school and university students up for success. 25 Feb 2026
Why South Africa's carbon tax should stay Carbon taxes are important ways of changing the behaviour of polluting companies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change and using tax revenue to benefit all of society. 24 Feb 2026 Republished
UCT’s Debating Union perform on global stage The Debating Union made UCT proud when the team reached the outround stage of the World Universities Debating Championships. 23 Feb 2026
Symposium scrutinises racial language in health research UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences hosted the first symposium on racial language in research, teaching and learning, challenging scholars to be critical in their use of racial terms. 23 Feb 2026
‘GENESIS’ explores the space where black life persists Gregory Maqoma’s radical landmark production at the Baxter Theatre confronts colonialism’s half-life, ancestral memory and the radical possibility of collective liberation. 20 Feb 2026
Warden leads campus-wide push against GBV Assoc Prof Rethabile Possa has been a leading voice in residence-based education on consent, accountability and healthy relationships to create awareness against GBV among students. 20 Feb 2026
Cape Town’s wildflowers: six key insights from a new checklist An updated checklist provides insights into the city’s flora: from showcasing the global significance of its endemic plants to the unique ecology that has shaped this diversity. 19 Feb 2026 Republished
Celebrating a legacy of leadership in public governance Emer Prof Faizel Ismail shared some of his transformative moments as director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance. 18 Feb 2026
Historic moment as UCT and Services SETA break ground on skin health institute The multi-storey ARISE building – a first of its kind for Africa – will be located on UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences. 17 Feb 2026
Cleaning staff help power UCT sustainability research UCT cleaning staff are helping shape campus sustainability efforts by sharing their firsthand knowledge of electricity use, strengthening research and building shared responsibility. 17 Feb 2026
Contribute meaningfully to develop society Attendees at the Heads of Mission Breakfast discussed the future of education on the day of the State of the Nation Address. 17 Feb 2026
UCT hosts Heads of Missions breakfast on science, climate and diplomacy UCT hosted the Vice-Chancellor’s Heads of Missions Breakfast as part of efforts to strengthen relationships with diplomatic missions and position the institution as a strategic partner in international collaboration. 17 Feb 2026
Building bridges for global progress The future of education was in sharp focus at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Heads of Mission Breakfast on 12 February, hosted by Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela. 16 Feb 2026
DSA Welcome Festival ignites UCT’s Green Mile The Green Mile was abuzz on 12 February as hundreds of first-year students gathered for the annual DSA Welcome Festival, hosted by the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 16 Feb 2026
Another top international honour for Prof Kelly Chibale UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale has received special honours from the Royal Society of Chemistry. 13 Feb 2026
Balancing the paddle and the law books UCT student Jordan Klopper aims to represent South Africa in the international canoe sprint competitions this year, with a focus on the Olympic Games in the near future. 12 Feb 2026
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