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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

Reimagining Africa's future in times of turbulence and disruption UCT conversation series explores how Africa can shift from passive consumption to active co-creation of future value in technology and finance. 03 Oct 2025

UCT welcomes new College of Fellows inductees for 2025 On 17 September 2025, UCT inducted three leading academics into the College of Fellows and recognised three young researchers for their outstanding contributions to scholarship. 03 Oct 2025

Three in a row: UCT Rowing triumphs UCT Rowing Club has matched a record set in the 1980s by winning the University Sports South Africa Boat Race for three consecutive years. 03 Oct 2025

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