How three minutes helps postgraduates master scientific literacy

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.

23 Oct 2025 - 4 min read
 
UCT leads Africa once again, climbing in global rankings

UCT has advanced to 164th place in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, placing among the top 7.5% of universities worldwide.

09 Oct 2025 - 4 min read
 
Reimagining Africa's future in times of turbulence and disruption

UCT conversation series explores how Africa can shift from passive consumption to active co-creation of future value in technology and finance.

03 Oct 2025 - 8 min read
 
UCT study probes infrared-radio connection in galaxies

UCT and the Global Centre on AI Governance recently launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace, and Security.

02 Oct 2025 - 4 min read
 
UCT leads global conversation on AI safety

UCT and the Global Centre on AI Governance recently launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace, and Security.

02 Oct 2025 - 8 min read
 
Global honour boosts UCT

UCT’s Prof Alison September has been inducted into the prestigious National Academy of Kinesiology.

02 Oct 2025 - 5 min read
 
Climate change: lessons from Durban and Harare

Certain cities in Africa have already faced the need to adapt to a changing climate and its intensifying hazards such as floods, droughts or intense heat.

01 Oct 2025 - 7 min read Republished