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Farmer proves it’s never too late to learn Sheep farmer Charl Johannes van der Merwe’s graduation at the age of 80 will not only contribute to the betterment of fellow farmers in the Upper Karoo but also motivate them to continue with their studies. 31 Aug 2026

‘Fathers are invisible’ – PhD graduate on child rehabilitation A physiotherapist from Bulawayo has completed a four-year PhD at UCT, showing that when fathers and siblings are part of a child’s rehabilitation, everyone benefits. 31 Aug 2026

Milestone TB Davie Memorial lecture dissects UCT’s insignia Prof Mogobe Ramose delivered the 60th annual TB Davie Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, 26 August. 28 Aug 2026

The importance of relationships when living with a visual impairment For Sinegugu Silara, living with a visual impairment means constantly moving out of her comfort zone. 27 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

Crackdowns alone won’t stop online wildlife trafficking A new major global review shows that certain social media platforms are fuelling a fast-growing and difficult-to-track illegal wildlife trade. 27 Aug 2026

Prof Cheryl Hendricks to continue Nelson Mandela School mission Prof Cheryl Hendricks is drawing on her experience in academia and policy as she charts the way forward for the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance. 27 Aug 2026

Advancing women in parasport During the 10th annual Women in Sport talk, speakers highlighted the importance of collaboration and networking with likeminded sporting enthusiasts. 26 Aug 2026

UCT study reveals how South Africans spend their commute A new study by the Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that South Africans travel in different ways and have developed various coping mechanisms to deal with their commute. 26 Aug 2026

Better collaboration could help identify unknown dead A UCT PhD study by Kate Reid has found that while Cape Town’s forensic identification outcomes are better than previously believed, other factors still delay justice. 26 Aug 2026

Two student entrepreneurs head to national competition final The regional round of the Absa Entrepreneurship Innovarsity competition was held from 19 to 20 August. 25 Aug 2026

Placing orthopaedics at the centre of patient care Prof Maritz Laubscher delivered his inaugural lecture under the title ‘Stronger together: research as a clinician is a team sport’. 25 Aug 2026

Research helps turn climate knowledge into action UCT-led initiative brings farmers, community leaders and government together to strengthen climate resilience in the Limpopo River Basin. 24 Aug 2026

Professor Makhubu on fostering progressive practice in creative arts Since taking the reins as director of UCT’s Institute for Creative Arts in 2025, Prof Nomusa Makhubu is determined to generate critical research through creative arts. 24 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

Leading without a title At CHED’s recent Women’s Day event, three inspiring women shared stories about how they became leaders long before anyone gave them the title. 24 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is looking for you You can now apply for the 2027 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT. 21 Aug 2026

The importance of African agricultural IP systems Dr Charlene Musiza’s questions include whose rights are protected by IP, in what context, how are those rights enforced and what opportunities are created as a result? 21 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

Agency rewarded as Rahul Rama-Panchia wins Abe Bailey Travel Bursary Rahul Rama-Panchia is an Abe Bailey Travel Bursary recipient. Everything he’s built – and everyone he has shown up for – is why. 21 Aug 2026

A healer by day, a dancer at night UCT student Nina Petersen has found purpose in occupational therapy and in hip-hop dancing, teaching and performing. 20 Aug 2026 Women’s Month

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