News Winelands learners win top research prize in Ireland

Two teenagers who are members of the Youth Research Advisory Group linked to the South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative at UCT have won a global accolade.

24 Jul 2026 - 4 min read
 
News How a Deaf student experienced real inclusion at UCT

As the country celebrated three years since the South African Sign Language was enacted into law, UCT’s Disability Service has upped the ante on making local and international students and staff feel at home.

24 Jul 2026 - 7 min read
 
News Why preventing fraud is essential to consumer confidence

UCT alumni are working to stop financial scams in real time with a proactive solution: Orca Fraud.

23 Jul 2026 - 4 min read
 
Videos UCT student’s piano recital gives back to the Baxter Theatre

University of Cape Town’s South African College of Music (SACM) student Isaac van der Merwe performed a special fundraising piano recital at the Baxter Theatre, celebrating the venue that has helped shape his journey as a musician.

22 Jul 2026
 
Obituary Professor Rob Simmonds (1966–2026)

Prof Rob Simmonds passed away on 4 July 2026 at the age of 60.

22 Jul 2026