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Abafundi, amaBhokobhoko kunye nesidlo sedinala noNelson Mandela UVC uNjingalwazi uMosa Moshabela uthethe kakhulu ngequmrhu labafundi be-UCT kunye nokubekelwa kwabo phezulu kuya kuhlala kuhleli eluntwini. 09 Oct 2025 isiXhosa
UCT to host Africa’s first-ever Times Higher Education World Academic Summit The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been announced as hosts for the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit (WAS) 2026. 09 Oct 2025 Media release
UCT to host first-ever THE World Academic Summit in Africa UCT to host first-ever THE World Academic Summit in Africa. 09 Oct 2025
UCT climbs 16 places on THE rankings to remain top in Africa The University of Cape Town (UCT) has again affirmed its status as Africa’s top university, achieving a global rank of 164 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. 09 Oct 2025 Media release
UCT researchers reshape the story of human evolution through the Taung Child The University of Cape Town (UCT) has partnered with ARC documentary channel to produce Unburied Season 2: The Taung Child. 09 Oct 2025 Media release
Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates 08 Oct 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates 08 Oct 2025
Reimagining mobile money via stablecoins and WhatsApp The utility of stablecoins in emerging markets was well articulated by Mandla Money co-founder, Julian Kanjere, as he showcased his Mandla Money WhatsApp Wallet. 08 Oct 2025
UCT climate scientist on 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders list Dr Romaric C Odoulami, a researcher with the ACDI at UCT, has been included in the 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders list. 08 Oct 2025
UCT researcher questions high-tech policing tools amid Cape Flats gun violence The University of Cape Town (UCT)’s Grant Oosterwyk is driving an important conversation on the role of technology in addressing violence. 07 Oct 2025 Media release
UCT and Council for the Built Environment partner to reshape SA’s infrastructure The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 07 Oct 2025 Media release
Remembering Sarah Baartman The Sarah Baartman documentary reminds us of her humanity and complex legacy, while opening space for dialogue on justice, memory and African identity in the wake of the Sarah Baartman hall’s official renaming. 07 Oct 2025
UCT Rowing Club makes history with third consecutive USSA Boat Race title The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Rowing Club has won the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Boat Race title for an impressive third consecutive year. 07 Oct 2025 Media release
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
UCT launches African Hub to lead AI safety and governance debates The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Global Centre on AI Governance (GCG) launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace, and Security on 28 September 2025. 07 Oct 2025 Media release
White eggs, black wombs: UCT lecture explores reproduction as a global marketplace The University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Amrita Pande will deliver her inaugural lecture on Wednesday, 15 October 2025. 06 Oct 2025 Media release
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