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A heartbeat of hope: stories of grit and glory
As part of Women’s Month celebrations, UCT’s ParaSport hosted its annual Women in Sport Talk dedicated to the struggles and achievements of women student athletes against the odds.
08 Aug 2025
- 8 min read
Women’s Month
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We need inclusive science of human origins
Opportunities for women of colour in palaeoanthropology are limited by both structural inequalities and hostile environments.
08 Aug 2025
- 5 min read
Women’s Month
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UCT opens new strategic conference venue
UCT launched a new conference venue at Protea Hotel Mowbray to contribute to economic growth and job creation.
08 Aug 2025
- 3 min read
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UCT unveils Flourishing Community Showcase after groundbreaking summit
On 1 August 2025, UCT hosted the inaugural Flourish Summit, marking a defining moment in the university’s commitment to holistic well-being and community flourishing in higher education.
07 Aug 2025
- 3 min read
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Five UCT women selected for prestigious fellowship
The Mawazo fellowship supports African women scholars driving innovative research and policy solutions across Africa.
06 Aug 2025
- 6 min read
Women’s Month
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A journey from the lab to the stove
Samishka Govender has swapped theory for thermal analysis as part of an internship with HYENA, a UCT spin-off company developing hydrogen-based energy solutions.
06 Aug 2025
- 8 min read
Women’s Month
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Opening doors for young African women in science
Carol Ngwenya looks to a future where women in science and engineering is the norm, not the exception.
04 Aug 2025
- 6 min read
Women’s Month
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UCT students attend high-level UN SDG engagement
A UCT student delegation recently participated at the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
30 Jul 2025
- 3 min read
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Vibrant sports field comes to life in Mbekweni
The Langabuya Primary School multi-purpose sports field, a 10-year project of UCT’s Drakenstein Child Health Study, is now open.
30 Jul 2025
- 4 min read