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Work mode for bursary beneficiaries A bursary handover by KEPCO KPS and Eskom Rotek Industries brought renewed focus and joy to students in pursuit of their dreams. 18 Sep 2026

Pioneering research team and emerging scholars lead UCT's success at NRF Awards A pioneering research team and three exceptional doctoral researchers showcased the depth of UCT's scholarship at the 2026 NRF Awards. 17 Sep 2026

Ubuntu Rising moves African youth from potential to influence Ubuntu Rising brought young Africans and institutions together to turn youth potential into influence, innovation and dignified work across the continent’s health systems. 17 Sep 2026

UCT student takes SA student voice to global AI and education debate A UCT postgraduate student is helping to shape international conversations about artificial intelligence, open education and the future of higher education. 17 Sep 2026

From Potch to UCT: Obakeng Jona chooses himself – and earns a PhD Faith, passion and hard work were poured into Dr Obakeng Jona’s doctoral research, which focused on improving women’s healthcare. 15 Sep 2026

‘The Fifth Step’ exposes the tension between masculinity, addiction and the cost of truth A dark comedy about addiction, masculinity and the cost of honesty puts two UCT-trained actors in close quarters with a story South Africa has been avoiding. 15 Sep 2026

Spring graduation: ‘Be kind and compassionate’ VC Prof Mosa Moshabela celebrated graduates, family and UCT staff during the Spring 2026 graduation season. 11 Sep 2026

Motherwell maths teacher wins 2026 Stella Clark Teachers’ Award Nkululo Mtyingizane won the 2026 Stella Clark Teachers’ Award. 11 Sep 2026

‘Resilience shouldn’t be the strategy’ The experiences, pathways, challenges and victories of women referees in elite rugby are captured in Philip Broster’s PhD dissertation. 11 Sep 2026

From a PhD student’s death to better postgraduate supervision A friend’s death became the catalyst for Prof Rethabile Possa to rethink how postgraduate students are supervised. 11 Sep 2026

The normalisation of GBV in isiXhosa language and literature Language as a tool for the normalisation and acceptance of gender-based violence, takes centre stage in Silulundi Coki’s master’s research. 10 Sep 2026

UCT study calls for climate services rooted in local knowledge A new study compared priorities for strengthening existing climate services for nature-based solutions in sub-Saharan Africa with priorities for entirely new climate services. 09 Sep 2026

‘Rights do not self-execute’ Retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga spoke about education, human dignity, housing and access to justice during the Rabinowitz Lecture. 09 Sep 2026

From hospital ward to Mandela Rhodes Scholar For Lucky Geluk, a beloved plushie carried memories of a difficult first year at UCT – and became a reminder to trust the person she had become. 09 Sep 2026

Maternal anaemia may shape infant brain development Jessica Ringshaw’s research demonstrates how scientific discovery and public engagement should go hand-in-hand. 09 Sep 2026

Achieve equity in health data systems The African Health Data Systems – a UCT-based research project – organised a two-day discussion on how to accelerate interoperable and equitable health data integration across the continent. 08 Sep 2026

UCT and Italy strengthen ties through sport, health and innovation UCT-HPALS hosted a symposium to strengthen international collaborations with Italy on the role of sport in health, innovation and education. 08 Sep 2026

UCT and Strathmore University strengthen African ties UCT’s International Office recently welcomed Strathmore University for the inaugural Public Policy and Leadership in Africa Programme. 07 Sep 2026

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