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Envisioning Africa’s Futures brought together scholars, policymakers and practitioners to explore governance, leadership and South–South partnerships.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-09-conference-explores-governance-leadership-and-south-south-partnerships Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-09-uct-led-international-study-uncovers-gene-clues-to-severe-covid-19-in-children
Researchers from UCT and the University of Southampton, together with international partners, have identified patterns of gene expression associated with severe COVID-19 in children.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-09-uct-led-international-study-uncovers-gene-clues-to-severe-covid-19-in-children Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-09-discover-where-a-science-degree-can-lead
UCT will host its Distinguished Alumni Lecture on Thursday, 15 October, at 18:00.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-09-discover-where-a-science-degree-can-lead Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-08-ucts-prof-kelly-chibale-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-the-university-of-bologna
Professor Kelly Chibale shares his journey in drug discovery and the story of the centre he founded to train a new generation of African scientists.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-08-ucts-prof-kelly-chibale-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-the-university-of-bologna Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-08-uct-hosts-conference-on-ageing-in-place
UCT recently hosted the IARU Ageing, Longevity and Health Meeting, bringing together researchers from around the world to explore the theme of ‘Ageing in Place’.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-08-uct-hosts-conference-on-ageing-in-place Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-08-south-africans-spend-up-to-r1m-on-weddings-and-r140k-on-tombstones
A new UCT study explores why South Africans celebrate, how much they spend and what this means for businesses and marketers.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-08-south-africans-spend-up-to-r1m-on-weddings-and-r140k-on-tombstones Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-07-uct-hosts-inaugural-africa-charter-forum
Aimed at countering imbalances in international research collaborations, the first-ever Africa Charter forum gathered to spearhead an implementation plan towards driving greater equity.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-07-uct-hosts-inaugural-africa-charter-forum Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:20:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-07-ucts-masha-secures-r14million-award-to-strengthen-epidemic-modelling
UCT’s Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa has joined a network of global leaders working to strengthen epidemic analytics and modelling capacity through the GS LEARN initiative.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-07-ucts-masha-secures-r14million-award-to-strengthen-epidemic-modelling Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-07-seaweed-species-named-in-honour-of-uct-scientist
A newly described South African seaweed species, Mzanzia boltonii, has been named in honour of UCT marine botanist Emer Prof John J Bolton.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-07-seaweed-species-named-in-honour-of-uct-scientist Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-06-third-times-the-charm-at-the-heritage-day-sitting-volleyball-tournament
The third annual Heritage Day Sitting Volleyball Tournament took place on 24 September and featured two University of Cape Town (UCT) Volleyball teams competing against four ParaVolley Western Cape teams: iKapa Storm, Thumamina, and two Zama teams.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-06-third-times-the-charm-at-the-heritage-day-sitting-volleyball-tournament Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-06-celebrating-african-autonomy-and-norwegian-camaraderie
The ‘African Independence. Norwegian Solidarity.’ exhibition was opened at the CAS Gallery on 21 September, with the Norwegian ambassador and other honourable guests in attendance.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-06-celebrating-african-autonomy-and-norwegian-camaraderie Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-06-turning-africas-wealth-into-prosperity-is-possible
Africa can turn its considerable human and natural resources into inclusive and sustained prosperity – this was the conclusion of Prof Amin Karimu’s inaugural lecture.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-06-turning-africas-wealth-into-prosperity-is-possible Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-05-uct-strengthens-global-partnerships
Three agreements signed during the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit reaffirmed UCT’s commitment to research collaboration, international engagement and more equitable global partnerships.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-05-uct-strengthens-global-partnerships Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:50:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-05-universities-urged-to-turn-knowledge-into-solutions
UCT DVC Prof Brandon Collier-Reed and UCT alumnus and mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, joined senior leadership from Bristol for a panel discussion.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-05-universities-urged-to-turn-knowledge-into-solutions Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:45:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-02-uct-has-done-our-country-and-continent-proud
Buti Manamela, the minister of Higher Education and Training, joined Times Higher Education’s Phil Baty for a session during the THE World Academic Summit.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-02-uct-has-done-our-country-and-continent-proud Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:15:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-02-uct-innovation-district-to-broaden-citys-imagination
UCT’s Prof Edgar Pieterse served on a panel that explored how global universities shape their cities at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit this week.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-02-uct-innovation-district-to-broaden-citys-imagination Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-02-summit-highlights-ubuntu
A successful end to the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit could not happen without talking about what makes the continent special.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-02-summit-highlights-ubuntu Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-02-how-to-change-brain-drain-into-knowledge-circulation
UCT Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe joined a panel discussion on the importance of knowledge circulation in Africa during the THE World Academic Summit.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-02-how-to-change-brain-drain-into-knowledge-circulation Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-01-students-are-not-just-in-the-room-they-are-shaping-the-university
Students made their voices heard at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit when they took part in a panel discussion on students as co-creators.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-01-students-are-not-just-in-the-room-they-are-shaping-the-university Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:10:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-01-inclusive-education-innovation-converge-at-academic-summit
Prof Brandon Collier-Reed spoke about inclusive education and innovation in the contexts of disruption and inequality at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-10-01-inclusive-education-innovation-converge-at-academic-summit Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT