Cities as contested sites: A conversation navigating urban land use

This UCT conversation series explores the urgent complexities of urban land use, specifically through the lenses of justice, ecology and climate resilience.

10 Jun 2026 - 7 min read
 
US National Academy of Sciences brings Professor Emerita Mizrahi into fold

World-renowned TB researcher, Emer Prof Valerie Mizrahi, has been elected as an international member of one of the highest honours in the global scientific community.

28 May 2026 - 3 min read
 
Accelerating African biomedicine: Breaking research silos through translation

UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences Multi-Institute Symposium advocated for breaking academic silos to actively build a vision for the future of biomedical science in Africa.

18 May 2026 - 8 min read
 
Newly accredited music degree opens pathways for creative artists

UCT’s DMus degree recognises composition, the practice of music and performance as academic research – offering musicians space to pursue doctoral study in South Africa.

16 Apr 2026 - 4 min read
 
UCT researcher awarded esteemed IEA fellowship

UCT’s Emeritus Professor Murray Leibbrandt has been selected as an IEA Fellow for 2025 in recognition of his outstanding scholarly contributions.

25 Mar 2026 - 5 min read
 
UCT’s Research Software Programme innovation strengthens digital research infrastructure

A new initiative positioning software as a core component of research quality and productivity has been launched at UCT.

24 Mar 2026 - 5 min read
 
UCT ranked first in QS Sub-Saharan Africa rankings

UCT ranked first out of 69 universities across Sub-Saharan Africa, which included 14 institutions from South Africa.

27 Feb 2026 - 4 min read