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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

Bridging the gap between upper campus and the health sciences Leadership is all about service, says Blessing Gumbu, a 2024 Student Leadership Award recipient who opened the doors of Health Sciences societies to upper campus students. 27 Mar 2025

International student’s rocky road to graduation After a few stops and starts, Innocent Biringanine will graduate with his degree in audiology. 26 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

SHAWCO – committed to building healthy, well-rounded communities SHAWCO’s mom and baby clinic was held in Hout Bay on Saturday, 22 March. 25 Mar 2025

‘I lost two pieces of myself that day’ After a devastating family tragedy, Micheala Ruth September will graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies – with distinction. 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

Meet the neuroscience star who’s using tech to decode the brain Simamkele Bongo topped the class in matric, excelled during his MBChB degree and will soon graduate with an honours degree. 24 Mar 2025

A journey of leadership and impact Rirhandzu Mkhari is a recipient of a 2024 Student Leadership Award. She will be graduating with a BSc Honours in Infectious Disease and Immunology on 2 April 2025. 24 Mar 2025

UCT DVCs cycle for a cause UCT’s Prof Jeff Murugan and Prof Brandon Collier-Reed saw the Cape Town Cycle Tour as an opportunity to raise funds to help students struggling with fee debt. 18 Mar 2025

Cultivating the next wave of neuroscientists UCT hosted Grade 7, 10 and 11 learners from disadvantaged communities to celebrate a two-day Brain Awareness event. 18 Mar 2025

#RhodesMustFall: A distinct historical chapter in theorising black struggle The Rhodes Must Fall movement is one of the student-led societal uprisings that can rightfully claim to have reignited decolonial discourse and scholarship in the African continent and beyond. 18 Mar 2025 Republished

UCT welcomes new additions to shuttle fleet UCT has introduced nine new 40-seater Yutong midi buses to its iconic UCT Shuttle fleet. 17 Mar 2025

Defending open society values in a fractured world Open Society Foundation president, Binaifer Nowrojee, delivered a compelling lecture at UCT, calling for urgent action to defend open society values. 14 Mar 2025

Turn PEPFAR funding freeze crisis into opportunity The PEPFAR funding freeze has impacted millions of South Africans living with HIV. 14 Mar 2025

A celebration of excellence The VC’s Blue Carpet Scholarship Luncheon brought together a group of first-year students who have earned one of UCT’s most prestigious scholarships. 14 Mar 2025

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