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Whips, laughter and ancestral echoes at Live Art Festival UCT’s Institute for Creative Arts organised the eighth Live Art Festival, encouraging audiences to encounter art beyond conventional theatres and galleries. 16 Oct 2026
Entrepreneurship gives student ‘permission to dream’ UCT med student Charlote Mohale said entrepreneurship constantly exposes what she doesn’t know and forces her to learn. 16 Oct 2026
The soft vengeance of a freedom fighter At the Baxter Theatre Centre, ‘Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance’ brings us closer to the man behind one of South Africa’s most consequential political legacies. 16 Oct 2026
Google grant boosts UCT's AI-driven scientific breakthroughs UCT has secured US$1.6 million from Google.org to develop an artificial intelligence-powered platform that could help doctors make safer, more effective treatment decisions for African patients. 15 Oct 2026
Older persons, social grants and the politics of election promises Older people need greater income security since the current value of the grant does not adequately meet the cost of living. 15 Oct 2026 Republished
Natalie le Roux recognised for excellence in research management The Research Office’s Natalie le Roux has received the South African Research and Innovation Management Association’s Professional Excellence in Research Management Award. 14 Oct 2026
Indigenous art practices at Cederberg UCT’s Michaelis School of Fine Art foundation art class travelled to Cederberg recently, and their experiences are lively. 14 Oct 2026
UCT students bring coastal science to life at Zandvlei Estuary New signage at Zandvlei Estuary uses the story of the humble sandprawn to inspire curiosity, environmental awareness and conservation. 13 Oct 2026
UCT joins BRICS partners to amplify health sovereignty Prof Sudesh Sivarasu spoke to UCT News about the launch of the innovative BRICS BioDesign Programme. 12 Oct 2026
The premium on supporting recovery At the recent recovery walk, the Student Wellness Service made it clear that together, nothing is insurmountable. 12 Oct 2026
Considering the complacency in HIV mother-to-child transmission UCT hosted a “Three-Minute Thesis (3MT)” competition on 29 September 2026, where both Master’s and PhD research participants were encouraged to do their outmost best to explain their research thesis to a non-specialist audience in under three minutes. 09 Oct 2026
Family and state: Looking at finances between the two UCT hosted a “Three-Minute Thesis (3MT)” competition on 29 September 2026, where both Master’s and PhD research participants were encouraged to do their outmost best to explain their research thesis to a non-specialist audience in under three minutes. 09 Oct 2026
Considering township fatherhood in research UCT hosted a “Three-Minute Thesis (3MT)” competition on 29 September 2026, where both Master’s and PhD research participants were encouraged to do their outmost best to explain their research thesis to a non-specialist audience in under three minutes. 09 Oct 2026
Conference explores governance, leadership and South-South partnerships Envisioning Africa’s Futures brought together scholars, policymakers and practitioners to explore governance, leadership and South–South partnerships. 09 Oct 2026
UCT-led international study uncovers gene clues to severe COVID-19 in children Researchers from UCT and the University of Southampton, together with international partners, have identified patterns of gene expression associated with severe COVID-19 in children. 09 Oct 2026
Discover where a science degree can lead UCT will host its Distinguished Alumni Lecture on Thursday, 15 October, at 18:00. 09 Oct 2026
UCT hosts first ever Times Higher Education Summit in Africa The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit (WAS) in Cape Town from 29 September to 1 October 2026, bringing together university leaders, academics, researchers, policymakers, students and representatives from business and civil society from around the world. 08 Oct 2026
UCT's Prof Kelly Chibale receives honorary doctorate from the University of Bologna Professor Kelly Chibale shares his journey in drug discovery and the story of the centre he founded to train a new generation of African scientists. 08 Oct 2026 Republished
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