Media communications University of Cape Town

Media communications

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


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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UCT-led coalition rethinks the future of Africa’s cities 15:46, 12 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 professor calls for decentralisation of money creation 15:15, 11 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 the International Space Day commemoration 09:16, 5 November 2025
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People living with HIV at higher risk of multi-drug TB 13:54, 4 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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UCT lecture to examine how regulatory frameworks influence perceptions of financial stability 08:32, 4 November 2025
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UCT and Vaccines for Africa Initiative celebrate 20 years of African Vaccinology Training 11:45, 31 October 2025
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Irma Stern’s journey continues: The collection prepares for a new home  15:25, 30 October 2025
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UCT to co-lead institute for pandemic preparedness 14:21, 29 October 2025
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UCT crowned South Africa’s coolest university 10:51, 29 October 2025
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UCT appoints seasoned scholar Majozi as deputy vice-chancellor 10:40, 28 October 2025
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UCT joins the fight to confront the silent crisis of stillbirths in Africa 08:00, 28 October 2025
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UCT professor unpacks the global baby business 12:39, 24 October 2025
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UCT lecture to explore the journey into anatomical pathology 08:12, 23 October 2025
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UCT in landmark collaboration with CISPA to advance cybersecurity and AI research in Africa 09:33, 21 October 2025
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UCT researchers reveal humidity’s deadly role in bird deaths during heatwaves 08:28, 15 October 2025
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UCT study flags gaps in surgical training 08:22, 14 October 2025
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UCT analysis maps coal mine jobs most at risk in SA’s energy transition 15:05, 13 October 2025
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UCT lecture to reflect on Africa, knowledge and the postcolonial university 08:32, 13 October 2025
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