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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
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
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
‘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
UCT and CAF celebrate football leadership graduates UCT and CAF celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort of their joint Management Executive Programme aimed at professionalising football leadership on the continent. 04 Feb 2026
Integrate mental health support into HIV care A new study led by UCT highlights the importance of integrating mental health support into HIV care to assist people living with HIV. 03 Feb 2026
Global philosophical traditions meet at UCT UCT’s Department of Philosophy hosted the 2026 Philosophical Society of Southern Africa Annual Conference, welcoming more than 200 delegates from over 30 countries. 30 Jan 2026
The mechanics of ageing During the annual Dr Stuart Saunders Memorial Lecture, Emer Prof Wieland Gevers explored how and why humans age. 30 Jan 2026
UCT scholar earns international honour for ethics work UCT scholar Dr Marianne Camerer was honoured with the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award for her sterling work in the fight against corruption. 30 Jan 2026
Childhood exposure to violence carries long-term neurodevelopmental risks Research found that exposing children to violence leads to anxiety, heightened stress levels and aggressive and impulsive behaviour. 29 Jan 2026
UCT law professor wins coveted Afrikaans literature prize Prof Jaco Barnard-Naude was recently awarded the coveted Ingrid Jonker Literary Prize – widely considered the highest honour for debut Afrikaans poetry. 29 Jan 2026
In an age of incivility, humanity must lead UCT hosted the sixth annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture to honour and celebrate the late Prof Bongani Mayosi’s legacy. 28 Jan 2026
UCT prof joins call to strengthen Africa-led research, development Prof Jo-Ann Passmore has joined other Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellows to author a research paper that highlights practical, Africa-led actions to strengthen health research and development ecosystems. 28 Jan 2026
Cultivating compassion in healthcare Dr Heidi Matisonn delivered a Summer School lecture on the importance of adopting compassion in the healthcare sector. 28 Jan 2026
‘I’ll never forget representing SA’ UCT kickboxer Saskia Jantjes reflects on competing at the WKA World Championship, where she became the university’s first kickboxer to receive national colours. 28 Jan 2026
TB harnesses part of immune defence system to cause infection Scientists from UCT have contributed to an international study that shed new light on why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis. 26 Jan 2026
Information warfare Clickbait, chaos and credibility are rooted in information warfare, according to seasoned journalist Paula Slier. 26 Jan 2026
Persistence, not perfection Recognised at UCT’s 2025 Student Leadership Awards, Someleze Honest Mbele’s journey through Engineers Without Borders reflects resilience, empathy and people-centred engineering. 26 Jan 2026
UCT leads in eight subjects nationally in latest subject rankings Three UCT disciplines have been ranked in the global top 100 in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, with the university placing first in eight subjects in South Africa. 23 Jan 2026
UCT student steers national goalball team to victory As assistant goalball coach, Sinegugu Silara played an integral part in steering her team to victory during the National School Sport Championships in December. 22 Jan 2026
Crime in the age of algorithms Daily Maverick journalist Caryn Dolley delivered her Summer School lecture at UCT this week, detailing how crime has evolved to use the latest technologies. 22 Jan 2026
Study shows humans use local dialects to communicate with honeyguides UCT researchers and international collaborators have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds. 22 Jan 2026
How oceans recover after global catastrophe Dr Claire Browning has led an international team of scientists to uncover fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. 19 Jan 2026
UCT’s HPALS – among top 10 sport science schools globally UCT’s Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Sport (HPALS) has ranked 10th place on the Shanghai Sport Science Schools and Departments list. 13 Jan 2026
Alderman Owen Kinahan (1955–2026) The University of Cape Town (UCT) community and peers are deeply saddened by the passing of Alderman Owen Kinahan. 06 Jan 2026
Mismatch between employability assumptions, lived realities The Reach Alliance 2025 Conference created a space where case-study research, service-delivery realities, and policy questions came together. 30 Dec 2025
Celebrating UCT’s outstanding Thuthuka results UCT’s PGDA accomplishments contribute significantly to the transformation and empowerment of the accountancy profession. 29 Dec 2025
Looted African belongings must be returned Calls for the return of looted belongings have become part of a global conversation about decolonisation, justice and healing. 29 Dec 2025 Republished
Strengthening UCT’s strategic partnerships from Africa to Asia UCT advanced key partnerships in Hangzhou, China, strengthening Africa–Asia collaboration in research and innovation. 24 Dec 2025
George Hull on winning a 2025 National University Teaching Award Fresh from winning a 2025 National University Teaching Award, Assoc Prof George Hull speaks about his teaching philosophy, influences and innovation in the classroom. 22 Dec 2025
 
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