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Access to surgical care limited in peri-urban areas
A new study by UCT researchers found that access to high-quality surgical care remains restricted for residents of peri-urban areas, even though they live near a healthcare facility. 10 Feb 2026 - 5 min read
 
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UCT graduate heading to Canada as scholarship finalist
UCT graduate Muhammed Coker has been selected as a finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University. 10 Feb 2026 - 3 min read
 
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On-campus sport and recreation activities benefit students with disabilities
Sport and recreational activities foster social inclusion and nurture a sense of belonging among students with disabilities. 10 Feb 2026 - 5 min read
 
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MSc student builds pilot house with soil, waste material
Matimba Mabonda and his team have recently completed construction on a three-bedroom house, built using soil and other waste material. 10 Feb 2026 - 6 min read
 
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Demystifying drug discovery
A UCT Summer School excursion unpacked the fascinating journey from molecule to medicine, blending storytelling, science and behind-the-scenes lab exploration. 09 Feb 2026 - 2 min read
 
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New genus of sea snail discovered in the Great African Seaforest
Scientists from UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences have been involved in an international research project which shows a parasitic sea snail that represents an entirely new genus. 06 Feb 2026 - 4 min read
 
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Study reveals gaps in gender-affirming healthcare
Study findings show a large proportion of transgender and gender-diverse people in South Africa are unable to access adequate medical gender-affirming care. 05 Feb 2026 - 5 min read
 
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BIOGRIP 2026 brings South Africa’s biogeochemistry community together
Hundreds of attendees gathered at the UCT GSB from 28 to 30 January for the BIOGRIP 2026 Conference. 04 Feb 2026 - 6 min read
 
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‘Welcome to the global centre of excellence’
UCT is the ‘place to be’, said one student when they arrived on campus for the 2026 Parent Orientation assembly. 04 Feb 2026 - 4 min read