Obituary
Professor Rob Simmonds (1966–2026)
Prof Rob Simmonds passed away on 4 July 2026 at the age of 60.
22 Jul 2026
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An ode to The Baxter by Isaac Van der Merwe
UCT student Isaac van der Merwe’s piano recital was his way of celebrating a venue that continues to shape him: The Baxter Theatre.
22 Jul 2026
- 4 min read
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‘The future of African science includes me’
The annual STEM MentHER induction ceremony took place on Friday, 17 July.
21 Jul 2026
- 5 min read
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UCT student dealt a winning hand in SA bridge
UCT student Aras Apteker and his brother are helping to inject fresh talent into South African bridge, a game where experienced players have long dominated the competition.
20 Jul 2026
- 5 min read
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Join the African Environmentalism of Soil webinar series
Join UCT’s Environmental Humanities South open access webinar series on African Environmentalism of Soil from 22 to 24 July.
20 Jul 2026
- 1 min read
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Down ‘Mandela memory lane’ with Albie Sachs
Former judge Albie Sachs shared fond memories of what made former president Nelson Mandela the statesman he was.
20 Jul 2026
- 4 min read
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Mother tongue-based bilingual education boosts in-class learning
A session during the Newly Qualified Teachers programme Winter School unpacked the importance of embracing bilingual learning.
17 Jul 2026
- 5 min read
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Breaking down barriers through mentorship programme
UCT students Ryan Harding and Jehan Thipanyane-Said are set to make waves in the mentorship space.
16 Jul 2026
- 4 min read
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SA's food system is failing children
Lori Lake from UCT’s Children Institute examines South Africa’s child malnutrition crisis and outlines five policy actions to improve nutrition and protect children’s futures.
15 Jul 2026
- 7 min read
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