Africa can turn its considerable human and natural resources into inclusive and sustained prosperity – this was the conclusion of Prof Amin Karimu’s inaugural lecture.

Three agreements signed during the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit reaffirmed UCT’s commitment to research collaboration, international engagement and more equitable global partnerships.

UCT DVC Prof Brandon Collier-Reed and UCT alumnus and mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, joined senior leadership from Bristol for a panel discussion.

Buti Manamela, the minister of Higher Education and Training, joined Times Higher Education’s Phil Baty for a session during the THE World Academic Summit.

UCT’s Prof Edgar Pieterse served on a panel that explored how global universities shape their cities at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit this week.