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A Mastercard Foundation Scholar’s resilient journey Nassifu Ssemwanga’s story is a powerful reminder that perseverance, purpose and support can transform challenges into opportunities for impact. 24 Jun 2026

Prenatal air pollution raises babies’ breathing risks Pregnant women exposed to indoor air pollution and tobacco smoke may be putting their babies at greater risk of poor growth and breathing difficulties at birth. 24 Jun 2026

UCT remains Africa's leading university and among top 5% globally UCT has been ranked 122nd globally by the US News Best Global Universities Rankings. 23 Jun 2026

UCT study finds toxic pollutants in False Bay waters Researchers discover widespread contamination in one of South Africa’s most important marine ecosystems, but immediate risks to marine life appear low. 22 Jun 2026

SA scientists decode cancer’s key survival tactic UCT-led researchers decoded how cancer rewires the MUC1 protein’s sugar coating to evade immune detection, paving the way for new cancer vaccines, biomarkers and precision therapies. 19 Jun 2026 Republished

Youth Month: Student’s tutoring programme helps learners excel at life sciences Nkanyiso Dlamini’s tutoring programme supports hundreds of high school leaners across the country to wrap their heads around life sciences. 19 Jun 2026

UCT’s status as Africa’s highest-ranked university reinforced UCT has reaffirmed its dominance in global rankings and solidified its status as the continent’s leading university. 18 Jun 2026

Inclusive education post-June 1976: ‘A struggle worth fighting for’ Fifty years on and the struggle for inclusive education continues in South Africa. 18 Jun 2026

Emeritus Professor Kathy Driver (1947–2026) Emer Prof Kathy Driver passed away on13 June 2026 at the age of 79. 18 Jun 2026

‘Source of profound national pride’ “Prof Liesl Zühlke’s research is testament to the exceptionally high quality of science that is being conducted by South Africa’s public science institutions,” said the minister. 15 Jun 2026

SA’s watershed moment in politics, life Emer Prof Alan Cliff said We have to challenge ourselves to be honest about how relatively unchanged higher education has remained. 15 Jun 2026

The power of collaborative genomic discovery For many patients living with suspected genetic disorders, the search for a diagnosis can be long, complex and emotionally exhausting. The Neuroscience Institute’s Clinical Omics and Informatics Unit believe that solving these cases requires collaboration. 15 Jun 2026

Mlingani Matiwane (1996–2026) The University of Cape Town (UCT) community and peers are deeply saddened by the passing of Mlingani Matiwane. 15 Jun 2026

How catalysis could power a cleaner future Prof Nico Fischer, director of the UCT Catalysis Institute, delivered his inaugural lecture on 9 June, titled “Catalysis as key enabler of a just and sustainable transition”. 15 Jun 2026

1976: Reckoning with the past, shaping the future As South Africa marks 50 years since the 16 June 1976 Soweto Uprising, UCT reflects on the enduring legacy of student activism and its role in shaping transformation, justice and belonging in higher education. 12 Jun 2026

Positioning 1976 in higher education Students speak about 16 June 1976 in the context of higher education, the present and a story of hope. 11 Jun 2026

UCT celebrates nine ‘Science Oscars’ finalists Several UCT academics across and research teams from various disciplines have been named finalists in the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards. 11 Jun 2026

SA’s breast cancer care system is failing too many women A UCT study has revealed deep systemic inequities in breast cancer care across South Africa. 11 Jun 2026

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