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Parenting programmes reduce violence against teenage girls by over 60% A UCT study in collaboration with the University of Oxford has found that parenting programmes cut physical abuse against girls by 65% and emotional abuse by 59%. 14 Jul 2026

Building entrepreneurs for Africa The Genesis Project is celebrating its 30th year in 2026. 13 Jul 2026

Waar besoedelde riviere weer nuwe lewe laat ontkiem Emeritus-professor Kevin Winter is die dryfkrag agter die sukses van die Waterknooppunt (Water Hub). 13 Jul 2026 Afrikaans

Apho imilambo engcolisekileyo idibana khona IHabhu yaManzi ephantsi kweFuture Water Institute yase-UCT, iguqula amanzi amdaka, inkunkuma kunye neendawo ezazilahliwe; yaye iye yaba yindawo ephilayo yophando nokuziqhelanisa nokuzinza, ukuvelisa izinto ezintsha, kunye notshintsho kwezentlalo. 13 Jul 2026 isiXhosa

Public law and the future of constitutional democracy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and legal experts explored the future of constitutional democracy at UCT’s 2026 Public Law Conference. 10 Jul 2026

UCT hotel earns Green Key certification The hotel at UCT’s Graduate School of Business has earned international Green Key certification, strengthening the university’s sustainability drive. 10 Jul 2026

UCT stars power Team SA to CUCSA Games title defence Five UCT sportspeople represented University Sports South Africa’s Team SA at the recent Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association Games in Botswana. 10 Jul 2026

Mary Burton reflects on activism, education and the unfinished work of justice As South Africa marks fifty years since the June 16 Soweto Uprising, long-time activist Mary Burton reflects on the experiences that shaped her political consciousness and commitment to justice. 08 Jul 2026

Reflections on '76: Dr Russell Ally on student life under apartheid Fifty years after the June 16 Soweto Uprising, Dr Russell Ally reflects on arriving at UCT in 1977, carrying the aftermath of a country in political upheaval. 08 Jul 2026

UCT Chair of Council, Norman Arendse reflects on the legacy of 1976 As 2026 marks fifty years since the June 16 Soweto Uprising, UCT Chair of Council Norman Arendse SC reflects on how political consciousness was shaped long before the events of 1976 reached national attention. 08 Jul 2026

Focusing on the future of constitutional democracy The sixth Public Law Conference, which explored the future of constitutional democracy worldwide, took place at UCT from 1 to 4 July 2026. 08 Jul 2026

UCT study finds traces of banned toxic chemicals in children’s products The study found chemical signatures associated with persistent organic pollutants in a range of products commonly used by children. 08 Jul 2026

Baxter Theatre fundraiser is coming your way A fundraising recital featuring UCT student and pianist Isaac Van der Merwe will take place at the Baxter Theatre on 17 July. 07 Jul 2026

Sincengile Ntshingila, Hlalanathi Mbimbi make Futurize Incubator cohort Postdoctoral research fellow Sincengile Ntshingila and MSc student Hlalanathi Mbimbi will join other African entrepreneurs on the 2026 Futurize Incubator programme. 07 Jul 2026

‘Constitutional democracies are under stress’ The Constitution places on the judiciary the responsibility of being the ultimate guardian of its promises, said Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. 06 Jul 2026

UCT ranks eighth in the world for SDG 17 UCT ranked 97th worldwide in the 2026 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, with nine areas ranked in the top 100. 03 Jul 2026

Join UCT Lead’s Leadership Launchpad The Leadership Academy is calling on first-year students to sign up for the upcoming Leadership Launchpad. 03 Jul 2026

Eight students progress to regional Entrepreneurship Innovarsity competition round The internal round of the Entrepreneurship Innovarsity competition saw a group of students progress to the regional stage next month. 02 Jul 2026

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