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Continental water security this Africa Month Dr John Okedi weighed in on sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems as Africa Month concludes. 29 May 2026
Rituals, re-membering and re-imagining The dean of the Centre for Higher Education Development, Prof Kasturi Behari-Leak, delivered her inaugural lecture on 26 May. 29 May 2026
‘Student advocacy’ fights financial hardship Health Sciences students are on a continuous, collective effort to bridge the financial aid gap in their faculty. 29 May 2026
UCT hosts largest global safe sport gathering on African soil More than 500 delegates from 87 countries gathered at the University of Cape Town (UCT) from 25 to 27 May 2026 for the Safe Sport 2026 conference, the most internationally representative gathering of the global safe sport movement to date. 28 May 2026 Media release
US National Academy of Sciences brings Professor Emerita Mizrahi into fold World-renowned TB researcher, Emer Prof Valerie Mizrahi, has been elected as an international member of one of the highest honours in the global scientific community. 28 May 2026
In remembrance: Nandipha Mhlom It is with heartfelt sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague Nandipha Sweetness Mhlom (51), who served as a food services assistant. She passed away on Friday, 15 May 2026 at Khayelitsha Hospital in Cape Town. 28 May 2026
Child Protection Week: Boys are victims of sexual violence too Dr Neziswa Titi’s research shows that policy and intervention frameworks have historically focused more on girls as victims of sexual abuse compared to boys. 28 May 2026
Celebrating Africa Month In celebration of Africa Month, the spirit of Africa echoed across campus, as the vibrant Roscommon Choir marched through the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) plaza. 28 May 2026
UCT TLC2026: Connection, Reconfigured: Reimagining teaching and learning with AI The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) annual Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC) provides an opportunity for the university’s community to focus on teaching and learning. Co-hosted by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED) and the UCT AI Initiative, the 2026 UCT Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC2026) is scheduled to take place from 17–18 November 2026 and will be preceded by workshops on 16 November. 28 May 2026
UCT International Office celebrates Africa Month The International Office proudly hosted its annual Africa Month celebrations with the much-anticipated Africa Rising Talent Show. 27 May 2026
UCT study reveals hidden hiring bias locking black graduates out of jobs In corporate graduate recruitment worldwide, candidates are often assessed not only on competence but also on their relatability. 27 May 2026 Media release
Driving curricula transformation UCT’s Student Curriculum Lekgotla hosted the first student-led, national symposium focused on curricula transformation towards greater relevance for future generations. 27 May 2026
UCT scholar wins global science award for children’s heart research UCT’s Prof Liesl Zühlke has been honoured with the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards by UNESCO and the Fondation L'Oréal. 27 May 2026
Research offers roadmap to strengthen cancer care systems Public sector health facilities are not prepared to detect and diagnose cancer, but researchers have recommended following a roadmap to change that. 27 May 2026
‘Imagine, build African-led prevention’ Prof Charles Wiysonge used his Africa Day message to reflect on one of the most transformative public health achievements: immunisation. 27 May 2026
Upcoming UCT inaugural lectures: June 2026 We are almost halfway into the year, and we are continuing with our tradition of hosting lectures in the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series. By the end of May 2026, we would have hosted seven inaugural lectures so far this year. 27 May 2026
Kieswetter makes a case for institutional integrity as an economic driver Former South African Revenue Service Commissioner Professor Edward Kieswetter delivered this year’s Faculty of Commerce Open Lecture at UCT. 27 May 2026
Madiba Studios: hair today, gone tomorrow Third-year student Motheo Mbulawa hopes his story encourages other students to start entrepreneurial journeys – even if they do not feel fully prepared. 27 May 2026
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