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Vibrant student body celebrated
The vibrancy of the University of Cape Town (UCT) student body was on full display during the 2026 autumn graduation, which ran from 28 March to 2 April at the Sarah Baartman Hall.
10 Apr 2026
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Pride and gratitude
Pride and gratitude defined autumn graduation week as students from various faculties crossed the stage of the Sarah Baartman Hall at the University of Cape Town (UCT) to receive their qualifications.
10 Apr 2026
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Multi-million-rand grant to fast-track heart valve research
The research grant will support the expansion of UCT’s synthetic-leaflet heart valve platform for patients with rheumatic heart valve disease.
10 Apr 2026
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Sihle Sogaula on learning from loss
One of the inspirational graduates of the 2026 autumn season Sihle Soguala highlighted how returning to your roots can impact your journey.
09 Apr 2026
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UCT hosts regional student success gathering
UCT recently convened higher education professionals from across the province for a critical workshop on monitoring and evaluation in student success initiatives.
09 Apr 2026
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Practise the spirt of ubuntu to achieve social accountability
During his inaugural lecture, Prof Lionel Green-Thompson’s audience heard that practising the spirt of ubuntu leads to social accountability in healthcare.
09 Apr 2026
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Research shines a spotlight on the language gap in higher education
UCT alumna Dr Naledi Maponopono has conducted a study on how multilingualism is often implemented unevenly and often superficially at higher education institutions.
09 Apr 2026
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Innovative, expandable: Smart School Shoes
‘The school shoes of the future’ are here, created by three UCT graduates: Charnè Verster, Kelly O’Sullivan and Cindy McKenzie.
08 Apr 2026
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‘Fundisa le nto iphambi kwakho’
Inkqubo eNtsha yaBahlohli beziFundo abaQalayo (NAPP) ikhuthaza, phakathi kwezinye izinto, ukuqonda okucacileyo kobandakanyeko noquko kunye nearhente kwiYunivesithi yaseKapa (UCT).
08 Apr 2026
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