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Living ethically in an unethical world
Prof Jantina de Vries delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 25 June.
29 Jun 2026
- 9 min read
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UCT’s Muya Koloko named national Sport Code Convenor of the Year
The South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired has presented Dr Muya Koloko with the Kwenejejani Trophy for National Sport Code Convenor.
29 Jun 2026
- 3 min read
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UCT hosts global conference on digital mental health
The World Universities Network’s Mental Health Symposium took place at the UCT Graduate School of Business on 23 and 24 June.
26 Jun 2026
- 8 min read
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How to honour a generation
Masixole Mlandu said we could honour the generation of 1976 by delivering a sustainable victory around structural reforms in education.
25 Jun 2026
- 4 min read
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A Mastercard Foundation Scholar’s resilient journey
Nassifu Ssemwanga’s story is a powerful reminder that perseverance, purpose and support can transform challenges into opportunities for impact.
24 Jun 2026
- 7 min read
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Prenatal air pollution raises babies’ breathing risks
Pregnant women exposed to indoor air pollution and tobacco smoke may be putting their babies at greater risk of poor growth and breathing difficulties at birth.
24 Jun 2026
- 4 min read
Research and innovation
UCT remains Africa's leading university and among top 5% globally
UCT has been ranked 122nd globally by the US News Best Global Universities Rankings.
23 Jun 2026
- 3 min read
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UCT study finds toxic pollutants in False Bay waters
Researchers discover widespread contamination in one of South Africa’s most important marine ecosystems, but immediate risks to marine life appear low.
22 Jun 2026
- 5 min read
Research and innovation
Beyond the telescope: Leading the global radio astronomy revolution
IDIA’s first decade has shown that South Africa can build and sustain the data-intensive capability required for frontier astronomy.
22 Jun 2026
- 4 min read
