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UCT researchers join national effort to build AI tools for African languages UCT is part of a new multi-university collaboration that aims to develop large language models for isiXhosa, isiZulu and Sepedi, while tackling ethical questions around AI in African contexts. 18 Mar 2026

African coastlines face unprecedented sea level surge crisis A groundbreaking study led by researchers at UCT’s Department of Oceanography has revealed that Africa’s coastlines are facing a rapidly accelerating crisis. 18 Mar 2026

Blue Crane under threat from agricultural landscapes A recent study suggests that intensive agricultural landscapes in the Western Cape may be reducing the breeding success of the iconic Blue Crane, South Africa’s national bird. 17 Mar 2026

‘Teach what’s in front of you’ NAPP at UCT continues its work to provide opportunities for new academics to exercise their agency in a supported network. 16 Mar 2026

UCT-led project supports adolescent mothers through referral process Assoc Prof Elona Toska delivered a presentation underscoring the Hey Baby study during the 3rd African Workshop on Women and HIV. 16 Mar 2026

UCT and global partners uncover vast hidden supercluster behind the Milky Way Astronomers from UCT have uncovered the true scale of one of the largest hidden structures in the nearby Universe. 13 Mar 2026

IARU Presidents’ Meeting: impactful global platform arrives at UCT Global university leaders convened at UCT for the International Alliance of Research Universities Presidents’ Meeting. 13 Mar 2026

Oxford VC calls for bold university innovation Prof Irene Tracey, vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford, delivered the Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture at UCT on 5 March, challenging universities to tackle world challenges. 09 Mar 2026

‘Let the science begin’ The first synchrotron beamline that performs X-ray absorption spectroscopy will be housed in UCT’s Catalysis Institute in the Department of Chemical Engineering. 04 Mar 2026

UCT researcher takes cryogenic breakthrough to NASA Glenn Prof Arnaud Malan recently presented on advances in high-fidelity modelling of heat and mass transfer in cryogenic tanks. 04 Mar 2026

Umfundi we-MSc wakhe ilinge lendlu ngomhlaba, nenkunkuma Umfundi weYunivesithi yaseKapa (UCT) we-MSc uMatimba Mabonda neqela lakhe basandula ukugqiba ukwakha indlu enamagumbi okulala amathathu, eyakhiwe kusetyenziswa umhlaba kunye nezinye izinto ezilahlwayo. 03 Mar 2026 isiXhosa

UCT partners with French university to launch Africa’s first dual degree UCT has teamed up with Sciences Po to offer students a prestigious, internationally recognised dual degree programme. 28 Mar 2025

UCT GSB’s EMBA ranked best in Africa and 11th globally The UCT GSB reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s leading business schools, as its EMBA was named the top EMBA programme in Africa and 11th globally. 27 Mar 2025

The candour of institutionalised racism in higher education UCT Humanities dean Prof Shose Kessi’s inaugural lecture focused on the hot-button topic of institutional racism. 25 Mar 2025

Pills, prayer, perseverance – the mainstay of Muya Koloko’s PhD A PhD can get tough. But thanks to the three p’s and a supportive village, Muya Koloko will graduate with his doctorate in media studies on 1 April. 25 Mar 2025

The impact of informal settlements on water quality UCT lecturer and PhD candidate Kalpana Maraj delivered her research findings at the International Water Association Water Reclamation and Reuse Conference last week. 24 Mar 2025

Addressing the comorbidity challenge around TB in SA This World TB Day we highlight some of this work being done by researchers at UCT who are working to address the comorbidity challenge of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV: a serious public health threat. 24 Mar 2025

Tackling the challenges of tuberculosis in South Africa Researchers at the UCT Faculty of Health Sciences are working to tackle TB on many fronts. To commemorate World TB Day, we spotlight a few examples of cutting-edge TB research at UCT. 24 Mar 2025

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