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Inclusive education post-June 1976: ‘A struggle worth fighting for’
Fifty years on and the struggle for inclusive education continues in South Africa.
18 Jun 2026
- 8 min read
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Attend UCT’s Distinguised Almuni Lecture
Join UCT Science’s Distinguished Alumni Lecture on Wednesday, 24 June, at 18:00 and discover where a science degree can lead.
18 Jun 2026
- 1 min read
Obituary
Emeritus Professor Kathy Driver (1947–2026)
Emer Prof Kathy Driver passed away on13 June 2026 at the age of 79.
18 Jun 2026
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SA’s watershed moment in politics, life
Emer Prof Alan Cliff said We have to challenge ourselves to be honest about how relatively unchanged higher education has remained.
15 Jun 2026
- 4 min read
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The power of collaborative genomic discovery
For many patients living with suspected genetic disorders, the search for a diagnosis can be long, complex and emotionally exhausting. The Neuroscience Institute’s Clinical Omics and Informatics Unit believe that solving these cases requires collaboration.
15 Jun 2026
- 5 min read
Obituary
Mlingani Matiwane (1996–2026)
The University of Cape Town (UCT) community and peers are deeply saddened by the passing of Mlingani Matiwane.
15 Jun 2026
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How catalysis could power a cleaner future
Prof Nico Fischer, director of the UCT Catalysis Institute, delivered his inaugural lecture on 9 June, titled “Catalysis as key enabler of a just and sustainable transition”.
15 Jun 2026
- 9 min read
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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
