The October edition of UCT News captures a university rising with purpose: advancing knowledge, celebrating excellence and preparing to welcome the world to our campus in 2026.
A spinoff company by a team of UCT researchers has won the coveted Breakthrough Energy Fellowship to create sustainable, climate-friendly fuels.
The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition for postgraduates challenges them to explain their often complex research to a non-specialist audience in a couple of minutes.
UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela hosted vice-chancellors, chancellors and SRC presidents from around the country for the Values in Higher Education Conversations.
UCT hosted its inaugural Student Leadership Induction on 18 October, empowering newly elected student leaders not just with skills to fulfil their roles but also capacitating them to align their work to the university vision and strategy.
Dr Sharief Hendricks reflects on how studying professional athletes and gambling may have positive policy outcomes.
Transcultural mental health was the theme at this year’s World Mental Health Day at UCT.
The utility of stablecoins in emerging markets was well articulated by Mandla Money co-founder, Julian Kanjere, as he showcased his Mandla Money WhatsApp Wallet.
A new report has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever.
UCT ParaSports Club hosted a sitting volleyball tournament for the second consecutive year to raise awareness and promote inclusivity on campus and beyond.