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Multi-million-rand grant to fast-track heart valve research The research grant will support the expansion of UCT’s synthetic-leaflet heart valve platform for patients with rheumatic heart valve disease. 10 Apr 2026

‘An aura of greatness’: UCT honours the extraordinary life and legacy of Prof Dan Stein Staff colleagues, family members and friends gathered at a packed Groote Schuur Hospital to celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Professor Dan Stein — the long-serving head of the University of Cape Town’s Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health. 09 Apr 2026

Sihle Sogaula on learning from loss One of the inspirational graduates of the 2026 autumn season Sihle Soguala highlighted how returning to your roots can impact your journey. 09 Apr 2026

UCT hosts regional student success gathering UCT recently convened higher education professionals from across the province for a critical workshop on monitoring and evaluation in student success initiatives. 09 Apr 2026

Practise the spirt of ubuntu to achieve social accountability During his inaugural lecture, Prof Lionel Green-Thompson’s audience heard that practising the spirt of ubuntu leads to social accountability in healthcare. 09 Apr 2026

Research shines a spotlight on the language gap in higher education UCT alumna Dr Naledi Maponopono has conducted a study on how multilingualism is often implemented unevenly and often superficially at higher education institutions. 09 Apr 2026

Innovative, expandable: Smart School Shoes ‘The school shoes of the future’ are here, created by three UCT graduates: Charnè Verster, Kelly O’Sullivan and Cindy McKenzie. 08 Apr 2026

‘Fundisa le nto iphambi kwakho’ Inkqubo eNtsha yaBahlohli beziFundo abaQalayo (NAPP) ikhuthaza, phakathi kwezinye izinto, ukuqonda okucacileyo kobandakanyeko noquko kunye nearhente kwiYunivesithi yaseKapa (UCT). 08 Apr 2026 isiXhosa

‘Share your talent’ George Werner decided long ago that sharing his talent is crucial to uplifting communities. 07 Apr 2026

Assessments in the age of AI On 1 April 2026, students and staff from UCT and Stellenbosch University came together for a symposium focusing on the impact of AI in university assessments. 07 Apr 2026

Autumn graduation: ‘You have met your standard’ VC Prof Mosa Moshabela told graduates: “I am confident you will succeed in what you do [going forward].” 02 Apr 2026

Rehane Abrahams reimagines decolonisation through performance Performing artist Rehane Abrahams has not only written her PhD but has also performed it. 02 Apr 2026

From survival to solution Matome Lethwane co-founded VarsityLink in the midst of his struggles to complete his degree. 02 Apr 2026

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

Dr Imtiaz Sooliman: from Saturday squash to humanitarian example Dr Imtiaz Sooliman gives practical expression to the constitutional values of dignity, equality and freedom. 01 Apr 2026

New city-making in Africa: a case of planning hybridity PhD graduand Baraka Mwau’s research evaluates hybridity and the multiple role players in urban planning and development. 31 Mar 2026

Chronic pain linked to disability in SA A new UCT-led research study provides a clear picture of how pain affects South Africans’ daily life and functioning. 30 Mar 2026

Early-life exposures on lung function in African preschool children Shaakira Chaya’s PhD on early-life exposures on lung infection has left a curious query: can impacts can be reversed as children grow? 30 Mar 2026

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