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NPO creates pipeline of empowered students The student-led NPO Destiny Achieve Foundation sets high school and university students up for success. 25 Feb 2026

UCT launches Mathieu Rouault Research Centre for ocean science UCT’s Mathieu Rouault Research Centre has officially opened its doors. 25 Feb 2026

Braver together: Ikey Tigers ready for 2026 The student-led NPO Destiny Achieve Foundation sets high school and university students up for success. 25 Feb 2026

Why South Africa's carbon tax should stay Carbon taxes are important ways of changing the behaviour of polluting companies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change and using tax revenue to benefit all of society. 24 Feb 2026 Republished

UCT’s Debating Union perform on global stage The Debating Union made UCT proud when the team reached the outround stage of the World Universities Debating Championships. 23 Feb 2026

Symposium scrutinises racial language in health research UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences hosted the first symposium on racial language in research, teaching and learning, challenging scholars to be critical in their use of racial terms. 23 Feb 2026

‘GENESIS’ explores the space where black life persists Gregory Maqoma’s radical landmark production at the Baxter Theatre confronts colonialism’s half-life, ancestral memory and the radical possibility of collective liberation. 20 Feb 2026

Warden leads campus-wide push against GBV Assoc Prof Rethabile Possa has been a leading voice in residence-based education on consent, accountability and healthy relationships to create awareness against GBV among students. 20 Feb 2026

Cape Town’s wildflowers: six key insights from a new checklist An updated checklist provides insights into the city’s flora: from showcasing the global significance of its endemic plants to the unique ecology that has shaped this diversity. 19 Feb 2026 Republished

Celebrating a legacy of leadership in public governance Emer Prof Faizel Ismail shared some of his transformative moments as director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance. 18 Feb 2026

Historic moment as UCT and Services SETA break ground on skin health institute The multi-storey ARISE building – a first of its kind for Africa – will be located on UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences. 17 Feb 2026

Cleaning staff help power UCT sustainability research UCT cleaning staff are helping shape campus sustainability efforts by sharing their firsthand knowledge of electricity use, strengthening research and building shared responsibility. 17 Feb 2026

Contribute meaningfully to develop society Attendees at the Heads of Mission Breakfast discussed the future of education on the day of the State of the Nation Address. 17 Feb 2026

Another top international honour for Prof Kelly Chibale UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale has received special honours from the Royal Society of Chemistry. 13 Feb 2026

Balancing the paddle and the law books UCT student Jordan Klopper aims to represent South Africa in the international canoe sprint competitions this year, with a focus on the Olympic Games in the near future. 12 Feb 2026

Documentary pays tribute to Diana Ferrus and Sarah Baartman UCT’s Faculty of Humanities recently hosted a screening of ‘Bones’, a documentary by master’s student Nomandla Vilakazi. 12 Feb 2026

UCT researcher wins global grant to study AI and youth unemployment Dr Tim Köhler is among 19 researchers worldwide to receive funding from Schmidt Sciences’ AI at Work programme to conduct studies on how generative AI is transforming labour markets. 11 Feb 2026

Access to surgical care limited in peri-urban areas A new study by UCT researchers found that access to high-quality surgical care remains restricted for residents of peri-urban areas, even though they live near a healthcare facility. 10 Feb 2026

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