Putting communities at the centre of technology

UCT’s Assoc Prof Joyce Mwangama is using AI to put 5G in the hands of people who have never touched a router.

01 Jul 2026 - 7 min read
 
Living ethically in an unethical world

Prof Jantina de Vries delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 25 June.

29 Jun 2026 - 9 min read
 
UCT hosts global conference on digital mental health

The World Universities Network’s Mental Health Symposium took place at the UCT Graduate School of Business on 23 and 24 June.

26 Jun 2026 - 8 min read
 
Prenatal air pollution raises babies’ breathing risks

Pregnant women exposed to indoor air pollution and tobacco smoke may be putting their babies at greater risk of poor growth and breathing difficulties at birth.

24 Jun 2026 - 4 min read
 
UCT remains Africa's leading university and among top 5% globally

UCT has been ranked 122nd globally by the US News Best Global Universities Rankings.

23 Jun 2026 - 3 min read
 
UCT study finds toxic pollutants in False Bay waters

Researchers discover widespread contamination in one of South Africa’s most important marine ecosystems, but immediate risks to marine life appear low.

22 Jun 2026 - 5 min read
 
Beyond the telescope: Leading the global radio astronomy revolution

IDIA’s first decade has shown that South Africa can build and sustain the data-intensive capability required for frontier astronomy.

22 Jun 2026 - 4 min read