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One of the inspirational graduates of the 2026 autumn season Sihle Soguala highlighted how returning to your roots can impact your journey.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-09-sihle-sogaula-on-learning-from-loss Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-09-uct-hosts-regional-student-success-gathering
UCT recently convened higher education professionals from across the province for a critical workshop on monitoring and evaluation in student success initiatives.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-09-uct-hosts-regional-student-success-gathering Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:37:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-09-practise-the-spirt-of-ubuntu-to-achieve-social-accountability
During his inaugural lecture, Prof Lionel Green-Thompson’s audience heard that practising the spirt of ubuntu leads to social accountability in healthcare.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-09-practise-the-spirt-of-ubuntu-to-achieve-social-accountability Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:15:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-09-research-shines-a-spotlight-on-the-language-gap-in-higher-education
UCT alumna Dr Naledi Maponopono has conducted a study on how multilingualism is often implemented unevenly and often superficially at higher education institutions.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-09-research-shines-a-spotlight-on-the-language-gap-in-higher-education Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-08-innovative-expandable-smart-school-shoes
‘The school shoes of the future’ are here, created by three UCT graduates: Charnè Verster, Kelly O’Sullivan and Cindy McKenzie.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-08-innovative-expandable-smart-school-shoes Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:05:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-08-fundisa-le-nto-iphambi-kwakho
Inkqubo eNtsha yaBahlohli beziFundo abaQalayo (NAPP) ikhuthaza, phakathi kwezinye izinto, ukuqonda okucacileyo kobandakanyeko noquko kunye nearhente kwiYunivesithi yaseKapa (UCT).]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-08-fundisa-le-nto-iphambi-kwakho Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-07-share-your-talent
George Werner decided long ago that sharing his talent is crucial to uplifting communities.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-07-share-your-talent Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:35:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-07-assessments-in-the-age-of-ai
On 1 April 2026, students and staff from UCT and Stellenbosch University came together for a symposium focusing on the impact of AI in university assessments.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-07-assessments-in-the-age-of-ai Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-02-autumn-graduation-you-have-met-your-standard
VC Prof Mosa Moshabela told graduates: “I am confident you will succeed in what you do [going forward].”]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-02-autumn-graduation-you-have-met-your-standard Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-02-rehane-abrahams-reimagines-decolonisation-through-performance
Performing artist Rehane Abrahams has not only written her PhD but has also performed it.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-02-rehane-abrahams-reimagines-decolonisation-through-performance Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:45:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-02-from-survival-to-solution
Matome Lethwane co-founded VarsityLink in the midst of his struggles to complete his degree.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-02-from-survival-to-solution Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-01-reflections-on-urban-innovation-and-governance
UCT’s African Centre for Cities celebrated four years of the African Urban Futures project on 24 March 2026.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-01-reflections-on-urban-innovation-and-governance Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-01-dr-imtiaz-sooliman-from-saturday-squash-to-humanitarian-example
Dr Imtiaz Sooliman gives practical expression to the constitutional values of dignity, equality and freedom.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-04-01-dr-imtiaz-sooliman-from-saturday-squash-to-humanitarian-example Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-31-new-city-making-in-africa-a-case-of-planning-hybridity
PhD graduand Baraka Mwau’s research evaluates hybridity and the multiple role players in urban planning and development.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-31-new-city-making-in-africa-a-case-of-planning-hybridity Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-30-chronic-pain-linked-to-disability-in-sa
A new UCT-led research study provides a clear picture of how pain affects South Africans’ daily life and functioning.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-30-chronic-pain-linked-to-disability-in-sa Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:50:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-30-early-life-exposures-on-lung-function-in-african-preschool-children
Shaakira Chaya’s PhD on early-life exposures on lung infection has left a curious query: can impacts can be reversed as children grow?]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-30-early-life-exposures-on-lung-function-in-african-preschool-children Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-30-innocent-francis-simultaneously-completes-phd-subspeciality-training-in-gastroenterology
Innocent Francis will graduate with his PhD in medicine on the 31 March.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-30-innocent-francis-simultaneously-completes-phd-subspeciality-training-in-gastroenterology Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:30:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-27-uct-spin-out-company-shortlisted-for-africa-prize-for-engineering-innovation
For its ingenuity with turning human urine into high-quality, sustainable fertiliser, PeeCycling has been shortlisted for an Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-27-uct-spin-out-company-shortlisted-for-africa-prize-for-engineering-innovation Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-27-south-africas-law-of-taxation-the-landmark-endumeni-case
Prof Johann Hattingh examined international and comparative tax law dimensions of the unitary method of interpretation using a landmark case.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-27-south-africas-law-of-taxation-the-landmark-endumeni-case Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:12:00 GMT https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-27-nothing-should-get-in-your-way
The aim is to grow holistically, in addition to getting your degree, according to UCT graduand Moeletsi Tladi.]]> https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-03-27-nothing-should-get-in-your-way Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT