Research and innovation ASSAf recognises UCT leading scholars’ research excellence

Nine UCT researchers were inducted as members of the ASSAf, which represents the highest ideals of scholarly integrity and social responsibility.

21 Nov 2025 - 7 min read
 
Research and innovation Carnegie-UCT’s ‘institutional ubuntu’ funds African emerging researchers

Carnegie-UCT DEAL closes unexpected fellowship financial gaps caused by recent international funding withdrawals.

06 Nov 2025 - 8 min read
 
Research and innovation “Cooperation over competition”

UCT VC invited higher education partners to deliberately collaborate in answering the world’s grand challenges. A call-to-action he extended at the 2025 summit where UCT was announced as the 2026 THE WAS hosts – in collaboration with UoB.

24 Oct 2025 - 10 min read
 
Research and innovation How three minutes helps postgraduates master scientific literacy

The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition for postgraduates challenges them to explain their often complex research to a non-specialist audience in a couple of minutes.

23 Oct 2025 - 4 min read
 
Research and innovation UCT leads Africa once again, climbing in global rankings

UCT has advanced to 164th place in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, placing among the top 7.5% of universities worldwide.

09 Oct 2025 - 4 min read