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Positioning 1976 in higher education
Students speak about 16 June 1976 in the context of higher education, the present and a story of hope.
11 Jun 2026
- 5 min read
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UCT celebrates nine ‘Science Oscars’ finalists
Several UCT academics across and research teams from various disciplines have been named finalists in the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards.
11 Jun 2026
- 5 min read
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SA’s breast cancer care system is failing too many women
A UCT study has revealed deep systemic inequities in breast cancer care across South Africa.
11 Jun 2026
- 5 min read
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Protecting the legacy of student protests
UCT DVC Prof Elelwani Ramugondo reflects on the 16 June 1976 uprisings and notes key moments that have shaped the institution.
11 Jun 2026
- 4 min read
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Renowned TB researcher recognised with prestigious national honour
Prof Keertan Dheda is one of two UCT academics who received the Order of Mapungubwe from President Cyril Ramaphosa.
11 Jun 2026
- 5 min read
Research and innovation
Cities as contested sites: A conversation navigating urban land use
This UCT conversation series explores the urgent complexities of urban land use, specifically through the lenses of justice, ecology and climate resilience.
10 Jun 2026
- 7 min read
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Safe sport – the only sport that matters
Researchers, policy makers, athletes and sport administrators from 65 countries recently gathered at UCT’s Neville Alexander for the Safe Sport International Global Conference 2026.
08 Jun 2026
- 9 min read
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Tackling transformation in research at UCT
Executive, academic and professional staff gathered on 27 May to discuss how UCT’s structures, systems and practices can enable more just and inclusive research.
05 Jun 2026
- 8 min read
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Putting UCT Global Surgery on the world stage
At the end of May, dignitaries and students gathered to celebrate the trailblazing contribution of Prof Salome Maswime, as she looks to her new role as head of Wits School of Clinical Medicine.
05 Jun 2026
- >10 min read
