An updated checklist provides insights into the city’s flora: from showcasing the global significance of its endemic plants to the unique ecology that has shaped this diversity.

Renowned cancer scientist Prof Sharon Prince has been honoured with the 2025 A.G. Oettlé Memorial Award for her pioneering research, leadership and dedication to developing affordable cancer therapies in South Africa.

A recently hosted research day, through departmental collaboration within the Faculty of Health Sciences, brought together the research community to engage on the importance of impactful science.  

UCT’s research accomplishments and milestones were recently showcased at the Annual Research Celebration.

Building a diverse, inclusive and research-productive staff body is a strategic priority for UCT, supported through deliberate researcher development initiatives.

Geography and Public Health stand out for UCT in the latest world rankings of academic subjects.

At the Africa Health Collaborative Convening 2025 in Kigali, UCT's Healthy Futures Programme emerged as a continental leader in shaping primary healthcare innovation.