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Vibrant student body celebrated The vibrancy of the University of Cape Town (UCT) student body was on full display during the 2026 autumn graduation, which ran from 28 March to 2 April at the Sarah Baartman Hall. 10 Apr 2026

Pride and gratitude Pride and gratitude defined autumn graduation week as students from various faculties crossed the stage of the Sarah Baartman Hall at the University of Cape Town (UCT) to receive their qualifications. 10 Apr 2026

Multi-million-rand grant to fast-track heart valve research The research grant will support the expansion of UCT’s synthetic-leaflet heart valve platform for patients with rheumatic heart valve disease. 10 Apr 2026

Teaching beyond the notes: shaping sound, shaping lives George Werner reflects on a life dedicated to teaching, curiosity, and preserving musical knowledge for future generations. 09 Apr 2026

‘An aura of greatness’: UCT honours the extraordinary life and legacy of Prof Dan Stein Staff colleagues, family members and friends gathered at a packed Groote Schuur Hospital to celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Professor Dan Stein — the long-serving head of the University of Cape Town’s Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health. 09 Apr 2026

Sihle Sogaula on learning from loss One of the inspirational graduates of the 2026 autumn season Sihle Soguala highlighted how returning to your roots can impact your journey. 09 Apr 2026

UCT hosts regional student success gathering UCT recently convened higher education professionals from across the province for a critical workshop on monitoring and evaluation in student success initiatives. 09 Apr 2026

Practise the spirt of ubuntu to achieve social accountability During his inaugural lecture, Prof Lionel Green-Thompson’s audience heard that practising the spirt of ubuntu leads to social accountability in healthcare. 09 Apr 2026

Research shines a spotlight on the language gap in higher education UCT alumna Dr Naledi Maponopono has conducted a study on how multilingualism is often implemented unevenly and often superficially at higher education institutions. 09 Apr 2026

A life in service: building a global humanitarian force Humanitarian Dr Imtiaz Sooliman reflects on a life of unwavering service, sacrifice, and purpose, and the extraordinary journey of founding one of the world’s most impactful disaster response organisations. 08 Apr 2026

UCT graduates reimagine school shoes – innovation meets impact with Smart School Shoes UCT graduates design a shoe that grows with children – easing financial pressure on families across South Africa. 08 Apr 2026

Innovative, expandable: Smart School Shoes ‘The school shoes of the future’ are here, created by three UCT graduates: Charnè Verster, Kelly O’Sullivan and Cindy McKenzie. 08 Apr 2026

‘Fundisa le nto iphambi kwakho’ Inkqubo eNtsha yaBahlohli beziFundo abaQalayo (NAPP) ikhuthaza, phakathi kwezinye izinto, ukuqonda okucacileyo kobandakanyeko noquko kunye nearhente kwiYunivesithi yaseKapa (UCT). 08 Apr 2026 isiXhosa

From village to the globe: reflections on a journey in social accountability During his inaugural lecture, Prof Lionel Green-Thompson’s audience heard that practising the spirt of ubuntu leads to social accountability in healthcare. 07 Apr 2026

Twenty-five years with SATVI: reflections from Ms Ashley Veldsman Senior regulatory specialist for SATVI, Ashley Veldsman, reflects on a career devoted to TB vaccine research and the people at the heart of it. 07 Apr 2026

Cape Town to host 19th International Biocuration Conference The global biocuration community will meet in Cape Town in April as the 19th International Biocuration Conference debuts on the African continent. 07 Apr 2026

‘Share your talent’ George Werner decided long ago that sharing his talent is crucial to uplifting communities. 07 Apr 2026

Assessments in the age of AI On 1 April 2026, students and staff from UCT and Stellenbosch University came together for a symposium focusing on the impact of AI in university assessments. 07 Apr 2026

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