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How to change brain drain into knowledge circulation UCT Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe joined a panel discussion on the importance of knowledge circulation in Africa during the THE World Academic Summit. 02 Oct 2026

Students are not just in the room – they are shaping the university Students made their voices heard at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit when they took part in a panel discussion on students as co-creators. 01 Oct 2026

Inclusive education, innovation converge at academic summit Prof Brandon Collier-Reed spoke about inclusive education and innovation in the contexts of disruption and inequality at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit. 01 Oct 2026

VC shares insights on UCT’s adoption of AI Prof Mosa Moshabela said UCT needed to come up with a framework on how to support students to use AI tools correctly. 01 Oct 2026

Universities must prepare graduates for a world of perpetual upskilling Prof Thokozani Majozi explored how universities can keep pace with the changing world during a panel discussion at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit. 30 Sep 2026

Africa’s top university co-hosts first THE Summit on home soil UCT, in partnership with the University of Bristol, are co-hosting the 14th annual Times Higher Education World Academic Summit. 30 Sep 2026

A delicate balancing act as SRC president Kitso Mojapelo spoke about his ‘fulfilling’ tenure as SRC president as his term comes to an end. 30 Sep 2026

PeeCycling technology put to work at DHL Stadium The novel system that turns urine into high-quality, sustainable fertiliser collected thousands of litres of urine at the DHL Stadium in August. 30 Sep 2026

UCT summit to open doors for Africa UCT is hosting the Times Higher Education Academic Summit this week to strengthen ties with global partners and create new opportunities for Africa. 29 Sep 2026

Emerita Professor Sue Harrison elected Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering UCT’s Emer Prof Sue Harrison has been recognised for her distinguished contribution to engineering research, innovation and capacity development. 29 Sep 2026

UCT unveils isiXhosa mathematics glossary At UCT’s International Translation Day event, a PanSALB-verified isiXhosa glossary for first-year mathematics was launched alongside a call to make deaf inclusion ordinary. 28 Sep 2026

College of Fellows warmly welcomes new inductee At their annual dinner, the College of Fellows welcomed one inductee and celebrated three Young Researcher awardees. 25 Sep 2026

Western Cape children caught in pesticide drift A study found that household pesticide use and pesticide spray drift were consistently associated with higher levels of pesticide-related chemicals in children’s urine. 25 Sep 2026

Ouch! One in seven hospital patients in Africa suffers severe pain A landmark study led by UCT found that two-thirds of adults admitted to hospitals across Africa experienced pain, while one in seven suffered severe pain. 25 Sep 2026

New tests could slash SA’s TB deaths by two-thirds A study suggests that new tests could reduce TB incidence by 49% and TB mortality by as much as 67%, over the next 15 years. 23 Sep 2026

Student’s tech start-up prioritises ‘overlooked’ businesses Tennsa builds software technology that helps clients’ businesses grow. 23 Sep 2026

African Inequality Review to fill in the gaps for policymakers The aim of this multi-country research and policy initiative is to scrutinise factors that drive inequality across Africa. 23 Sep 2026

Prof Mushi Matjila’s inaugural lecture – an ode to ‘dear mother’ Prof Mushi Matjila delivered his inaugural lecture on Thursday, 17 September. 22 Sep 2026

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