Media communications University of Cape Town
Media communications
The media liaison office issues official media releases and statements to highlight some of the key university activities as well as developments around – among others – the executive, staff and students. The office also serves to connect the media with UCT academics and subject matter experts.
Latest media communications
Ideas, culture and conversations take centre stage at UCT Summer School 2026
09:50, 4 December 2025
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UCT lecture explores immunity and vaccine sovereignty in an age of outbreaks
15:12, 3 December 2025
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UCT study highlights competing pressures shaping AI use in teaching
13:35, 3 December 2025
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UCT hosts discussion on improving scientific communication and media reporting on marine resource management issues
09:29, 2 December 2025
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UCT accelerates Africa’s genomics future with launch of pioneering short course
12:38, 1 December 2025
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UCT takes top honours in South Africa’s inaugural Effie College Challenge
10:10, 26 November 2025
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UCT at the forefront as NSTF introduces Research Software Awards
11:45, 25 November 2025
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UCT brings science to the streets as women researchers take over the V&A Waterfront
11:57, 24 November 2025
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UCT collaborates with SARAO as MeerKAT decodes interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS
10:10, 20 November 2025
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UCT shines spotlight on SA–Italy partnership powering MeerKAT and SKA
14:55, 18 November 2025
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Pesticide exposure affecting cognitive performance for children in agricultural areas
13:18, 18 November 2025
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UCT’s excellence shines as two graduates named 2026 Rhodes Scholars
14:35, 13 November 2025
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UCT GSB secures global top ten spot for shaping sustainable business leaders
12:10, 13 November 2025
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Women scientists take the spotlight as UCT brings research to the public
11:07, 12 November 2025
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UCT virologist to unpack the power of immunity in an age of outbreaks
08:23, 12 November 2025
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UCT-led study finds four in five adults with TB have no symptoms
08:18, 10 November 2025
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UCT professor charts a journey of science, service and mentorship in pathology
08:49, 7 November 2025
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UCT celebrates 20 years of building vaccinology capacity across Africa
15:41, 6 November 2025
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UCT to host Western Cape Built Environment Stakeholder Engagement Roadshow
10:54, 4 November 2025
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