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The normalisation of GBV in isiXhosa language and literature Language as a tool for the normalisation and acceptance of gender-based violence, takes centre stage in Silulundi Coki’s master’s research. 10 Sep 2026
UCT study calls for climate services rooted in local knowledge A new study compared priorities for strengthening existing climate services for nature-based solutions in sub-Saharan Africa with priorities for entirely new climate services. 09 Sep 2026
Faculty of Health Sciences graduation ceremony – Spring 2026 UCT celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Health Sciences on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 14:00. 09 Sep 2026
‘Rights do not self-execute’ Retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga spoke about education, human dignity, housing and access to justice during the Rabinowitz Lecture. 09 Sep 2026
Faculty of Commerce graduation ceremony 3 – Spring 2026 The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated its third cohort of Faculty of Commerce graduates at the spring graduations on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 10:00. 09 Sep 2026
From hospital ward to Mandela Rhodes Scholar For Lucky Geluk, a beloved plushie carried memories of a difficult first year at UCT – and became a reminder to trust the person she had become. 09 Sep 2026
Maternal anaemia may shape infant brain development Jessica Ringshaw’s research demonstrates how scientific discovery and public engagement should go hand-in-hand. 09 Sep 2026
Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony 2 – Spring 2026 UCT celebrated a second cohort of Faculty of Humanities graduates during the spring graduations on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 18:00. 08 Sep 2026
Faculty of Commerce ceremony 2 and Faculty of Law graduation – Spring 2026 The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated its second cohort of Faculty of Commerce graduates, alongside graduates from the Faculty of Law, on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 14:00. 08 Sep 2026
Achieve equity in health data systems The African Health Data Systems – a UCT-based research project – organised a two-day discussion on how to accelerate interoperable and equitable health data integration across the continent. 08 Sep 2026
Faculty of Science graduation ceremony – Spring 2026 The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Science on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 10:00. 08 Sep 2026
UCT and Italy strengthen ties through sport, health and innovation UCT-HPALS hosted a symposium to strengthen international collaborations with Italy on the role of sport in health, innovation and education. 08 Sep 2026
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment graduation ceremony – Spring 2026 The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 18:00. 07 Sep 2026
UCT and Strathmore University strengthen African ties UCT’s International Office recently welcomed Strathmore University for the inaugural Public Policy and Leadership in Africa Programme. 07 Sep 2026
Faculty of Humanities graduation ceremony 1 – Spring 2026 UCT celebrated the achievements of graduates from the Faculty of Humanities on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 14:00. 07 Sep 2026
‘Innovation without access is pointless’ UCT’s Holistic Drug Discovery and Development Centre has joined a global consortium working on developing novel antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance. 07 Sep 2026
Faculty of Commerce graduation ceremony 1 – Spring 2026 The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Commerce on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 10:00. 07 Sep 2026
Excellence and credibility in higher education Delegates at the All-Africa Rankings Initiative left the engagement with key questions to consider when defining excellence in higher education. 07 Sep 2026
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