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How and why (or why not) palaeontologists communicate with the public Palaeontologists and paleo-communicators are invited to take part in an international survey, ahead of the 7th International Palaeontology Congress in Cape Town, from 30 November to 3 December 2026. 26 Oct 2026

The ethics of artificial womb technology Emer Prof Silke Dyer discussed the ethics of partial ectogenesis during a lunch time lecture. 26 Oct 2026

UCT advances global efforts to discover next-generation TB treatments UCT is helping to shape global decisions on which TB drug candidates should advance. 23 Oct 2026

‘Prodding’ Sayuran Pillay clinches VC Award After being crowned this year’s VC Award recipient, Sayuran Pillay spoke about student leadership at UCT. 23 Oct 2026

UCT alumni put science into action What do tracking endangered vultures across Africa and managing Cape Town’s response to water shortages, pandemics and energy insecurity have in common? 23 Oct 2026

Remember nation-building in leadership The outgoing SRC were reminded that nation-building should be the motivating factor for leadership going forward. 22 Oct 2026

Student’s mobile app helps users find food deals Dyllon Steiner used AI to help him build an app that helps students find food deals in and around Cape Town and Stellenbosch. 22 Oct 2026

Whose digital future? Prof Payal Arora from Utrecht University visited UCT for a series of engagements exploring inclusive AI. 22 Oct 2026

Leadership Launch Pad programme shapes emerging student leaders The UCT Leadership Academy celebrated the 2026 cohort of Leadership Launch Pad participants with a programme closing ceremony held Thursday, 3 October. 21 Oct 2026

Value of community celebrated in toast to student leaders Student leaders were reminded of the importance of community during the Student Leadership Awards. 21 Oct 2026

UCT dialogues advance conversations on African identity, safety and belonging Recent dialogues brought together students, staff and university support services to reflect on safety, inclusion and belonging. 21 Oct 2026

A beacon of hope in the fight against HIV South Africa has made giant strides in the fight against HIV – and the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre has been an integral part of it. 21 Oct 2026

Opera UCT brings Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ to The Baxter Opera UCT will present four shows of Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ at The Baxter Theatre Centre from Thursday, 22 October, to Sunday, 25 October. 20 Oct 2026

UCT study finds tariffs pushed up prices of pasta and frozen chips A UCT study has found that import tariffs and anti-dumping duties have increased the retail prices of pasta and frozen chips in South Africa. 20 Oct 2026

UCT study links slower walking to cognitive decline in people living with HIV How fast people living with HIV walk could provide important clues about their brain health, a UCT study has found. 20 Oct 2026

TB screening tools may miss cases among people with diabetes A new study by researchers from UCT and University College London found that commonly used TB screening methods may miss a substantial proportion of TB cases among people with diabetes. 19 Oct 2026

South Africa must confront the enduring legacy of migrant labour Former dean of the Faculty of Humanities at UCT Prof Sakhela Buhlungu delivered this year’s Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture . 19 Oct 2026

Whips, laughter and ancestral echoes at Live Art Festival UCT’s Institute for Creative Arts organised the eighth Live Art Festival, encouraging audiences to encounter art beyond conventional theatres and galleries. 16 Oct 2026

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