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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

Putting communities at the centre of technology UCT’s Assoc Prof Joyce Mwangama is using AI to put 5G in the hands of people who have never touched a router. 01 Jul 2026

Students shine at entrepreneurship workshop UCT students were selected by their peers as winners in two categories at a recently held entrepreneurship workshop. 30 Jun 2026

UCT Sport reflects on its transformation journey UCT sports people reflect on the significant milestones achieved by UCT Sport over the past five decades, and the challenges that the university still faces. 30 Jun 2026

Living ethically in an unethical world Prof Jantina de Vries delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 25 June. 29 Jun 2026

UCT’s Muya Koloko named national Sport Code Convenor of the Year The South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired has presented Dr Muya Koloko with the Kwenejejani Trophy for National Sport Code Convenor. 29 Jun 2026

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