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UCT, CBE partner to reshape SA infrastructure UCT has signed an agreement with the Council for the Built Environment that will refine collaboration between academia, government, and the built environment sector. 07 Oct 2025
Tee off for a cause UCT’s 2025 Golf Day in Johannesburg set a positive tone for the series, creating a platform for industry leaders to engage with UCT’s mission. 07 Oct 2025
Parents co-create exhibition to redefine and inform care policies UCT’s sharing The Motherload project empowers parents to redefine care and inform care policies. 07 Oct 2025
SA graduates face toughest path to adulthood yet A new report has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. 06 Oct 2025
Varsities clash in sitting volleyball UCT ParaSports Club hosted a sitting volleyball tournament for the second consecutive year to raise awareness and promote inclusivity on campus and beyond. 06 Oct 2025
Africa’s borrowing costs are too high Through the influence of their opinions, Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings are at the centre of driving the high cost of borrowing in Africa. 06 Oct 2025 Republished
Reimagining Africa's future in times of turbulence and disruption UCT conversation series explores how Africa can shift from passive consumption to active co-creation of future value in technology and finance. 03 Oct 2025
Three in a row: UCT Rowing triumphs UCT Rowing Club has matched a record set in the 1980s by winning the University Sports South Africa Boat Race for three consecutive years. 03 Oct 2025
Enhancing the good within UCT Head of HR, Juliet Mhango, has settled in and reflects on her first 100 days in office. 03 Oct 2025
Reliable energy solution wins The Pitch UCT 2025 Master’s student Vuyo Hlongwane’s reliable energy solutions, Caelix, walked away with first prize at the 10th iteration of The Pitch UCT. 03 Oct 2025
UCT study probes infrared-radio connection in galaxies UCT and the Global Centre on AI Governance recently launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace, and Security. 02 Oct 2025
UCT leads global conversation on AI safety UCT and the Global Centre on AI Governance recently launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace, and Security. 02 Oct 2025
Global honour boosts UCT UCT’s Prof Alison September has been inducted into the prestigious National Academy of Kinesiology. 02 Oct 2025
Climate change: lessons from Durban and Harare Certain cities in Africa have already faced the need to adapt to a changing climate and its intensifying hazards such as floods, droughts or intense heat. 01 Oct 2025 Republished
Confronting mental health stigma and recovery UCT held a Recovery Walk on 23 September in solidarity with those suffering from addictions and mental health issues. 30 Sep 2025
UCT students tackle food insecurity with groundbreaking tech solutions UCT engineering student Phemelo Maile and his team won at the TCS Sustainathon South Africa 2025 for a tool that helps small-scale farmers monitor their crops. 30 Sep 2025 Republished
Curious Tim How passion, perseverance, and hard work drove one ICTS employee from a childhood wonder to a life-long pursuit of knowledge and a stellar career in IT. 29 Sep 2025
One in three South Africans have never heard of AI – what this means for policy A new survey of over 3,000 South Africans reveals that most South Africans can’t relate to AI in meaningful ways. 29 Sep 2025 Republished
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