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Reflections on urban innovation and governance UCT’s African Centre for Cities celebrated four years of the African Urban Futures project on 24 March 2026. 01 Apr 2026

Shaping sustainability from our southern location UCT’s unique geographical vantage point has inspired the work of many researchers, including two SARChI chairs and a Centre of Excellence that have a great deal to build on. 25 Apr 2024

Shaping African science and society UCT SARChI chairs have developed a local ecosystem of knowledge and capacity that drives scientific innovation and economic growth. 16 Apr 2024

Securing a sustainable future through resource efficiency, minerals and metals These SARChI chairs deliver on UCT’s vision of excellence in emerging areas of research, and help pave the way to a sustainable future. 10 Apr 2024

Building a healthier Africa through discovery Driving vaccine and drug discovery at UCT, these SARChI Chairs have developed local talent and collaborations that tackle Africa’s pressing health challenges. 04 Apr 2024

UCT professor heads Law and Society Association’s global activities portfolio The Law and Society Association, an interdisciplinary organisation for sociolegal scholars, has appointed UCT’s Professor Dee Smythe as its inaugural coordinator of global activities. 14 Apr 2021

Honorary prof awarded sought-after ERC grant UCT’s Professor Erwin de Block has been awarded a highly sought-after European Research Council Advanced Grant. 15 Apr 2020

Four women innovators to watch at UCT Over the past few years, UCT researchers have been central to various innovations that have been implemented to better the lives of ordinary people. 24 Apr 2018

Nonhlanhla Khumalo: redefining black hair, defending black skin 07 Apr 2016

UCT Great Minds: Five emerging talents in the neurosciences 06 Apr 2015

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