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‘The future of African science includes me’ The annual STEM MentHER induction ceremony took place on Friday, 17 July. 21 Jul 2026

UCT student dealt a winning hand in SA bridge UCT student Aras Apteker and his brother are helping to inject fresh talent into South African bridge, a game where experienced players have long dominated the competition. 20 Jul 2026

Join the African Environmentalism of Soil webinar series Join UCT’s Environmental Humanities South open access webinar series on African Environmentalism of Soil from 22 to 24 July. 20 Jul 2026

Down ‘Mandela memory lane’ with Albie Sachs Former judge Albie Sachs shared fond memories of what made former president Nelson Mandela the statesman he was. 20 Jul 2026

Prof Thokozani Majozi maps UCT’s next chapter in research It has been six months since Professor Thokozani Majozi was appointed as deputy vice-chancellor for Research and Internationalisation at UCT. 20 Jul 2026

Mother tongue-based bilingual education boosts in-class learning A session during the Newly Qualified Teachers programme Winter School unpacked the importance of embracing bilingual learning. 17 Jul 2026

Stars align for Myuoor Pillay at Brazil karate tournament UCT student Myuoor Pillay has a spring in his step after medalling at the Brasília 2026 FISU World University Championship Combat Sports. 16 Jul 2026

Breaking down barriers through mentorship programme UCT students Ryan Harding and Jehan Thipanyane-Said are set to make waves in the mentorship space. 16 Jul 2026

SA's food system is failing children Lori Lake from UCT’s Children Institute examines South Africa’s child malnutrition crisis and outlines five policy actions to improve nutrition and protect children’s futures. 15 Jul 2026 Republished

Care services for older people ‘chronically’ underfunded in SA Research by UCT’s Prof Elena Moore highlights that more can be done to support older persons in South Africa. 15 Jul 2026

UCT prof shines light on fertility crisis in new documentary A UCT academic is helping to bring greater attention to one of the emerging environmental factors linked to reproductive health. 14 Jul 2026

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

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