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Conference explores governance, leadership and South-South partnerships Envisioning Africa’s Futures brought together scholars, policymakers and practitioners to explore governance, leadership and South–South partnerships. 09 Oct 2026

UCT-led international study uncovers gene clues to severe COVID-19 in children Researchers from UCT and the University of Southampton, together with international partners, have identified patterns of gene expression associated with severe COVID-19 in children. 09 Oct 2026

UCT's Prof Kelly Chibale receives honorary doctorate from the University of Bologna Professor Kelly Chibale shares his journey in drug discovery and the story of the centre he founded to train a new generation of African scientists. 08 Oct 2026 Republished

UCT hosts conference on Ageing in Place UCT recently hosted the IARU Ageing, Longevity and Health Meeting, bringing together researchers from around the world to explore the theme of ‘Ageing in Place’. 08 Oct 2026

South Africans spend up to R1m on weddings and R140K on tombstones A new UCT study explores why South Africans celebrate, how much they spend and what this means for businesses and marketers. 08 Oct 2026

UCT hosts inaugural Africa Charter forum Aimed at countering imbalances in international research collaborations, the first-ever Africa Charter forum gathered to spearhead an implementation plan towards driving greater equity. 07 Oct 2026

UCT’s MASHA secures R14 million award to strengthen epidemic modelling UCT’s Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa has joined a network of global leaders working to strengthen epidemic analytics and modelling capacity through the GS LEARN initiative. 07 Oct 2026

Seaweed species named in honour of UCT scientist A newly described South African seaweed species, Mzanzia boltonii, has been named in honour of UCT marine botanist Emer Prof John J Bolton. 07 Oct 2026

Celebrating African autonomy and Norwegian camaraderie The ‘African Independence. Norwegian Solidarity.’ exhibition was opened at the CAS Gallery on 21 September, with the Norwegian ambassador and other honourable guests in attendance. 06 Oct 2026

Turning Africa’s wealth into prosperity is possible Africa can turn its considerable human and natural resources into inclusive and sustained prosperity – this was the conclusion of Prof Amin Karimu’s inaugural lecture. 06 Oct 2026

UCT strengthens global partnerships Three agreements signed during the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit reaffirmed UCT’s commitment to research collaboration, international engagement and more equitable global partnerships. 05 Oct 2026

Universities urged to turn knowledge into solutions UCT DVC Prof Brandon Collier-Reed and UCT alumnus and mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, joined senior leadership from Bristol for a panel discussion. 05 Oct 2026

‘UCT has done our country and continent proud’ Buti Manamela, the minister of Higher Education and Training, joined Times Higher Education’s Phil Baty for a session during the THE World Academic Summit. 05 Oct 2026

UCT Innovation District to broaden city’s imagination UCT’s Prof Edgar Pieterse served on a panel that explored how global universities shape their cities at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit this week. 05 Oct 2026

Summit highlights ubuntu A successful end to the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit could not happen without talking about what makes the continent special. 02 Oct 2026

How to change brain drain into knowledge circulation UCT Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe joined a panel discussion on the importance of knowledge circulation in Africa during the THE World Academic Summit. 02 Oct 2026

Students are not just in the room – they are shaping the university Students made their voices heard at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit when they took part in a panel discussion on students as co-creators. 01 Oct 2026

Inclusive education, innovation converge at academic summit Prof Brandon Collier-Reed spoke about inclusive education and innovation in the contexts of disruption and inequality at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit. 01 Oct 2026

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