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
UCT researcher secures global grant to test AI solutions for youth unemployment
14:03, 12 February 2026
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SA food industry not taking enough action to address obesity and undernutrition
10:58, 12 February 2026
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UCT and Services SETA turn the sod on new African Skin Health Institute
09:01, 12 February 2026
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UCT student constructs three-bedroom home using soil and recycled waste
09:00, 11 February 2026
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UCT study reveals major barriers to surgical care in peri-urban Cape Town
15:24, 9 February 2026
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UCT experts propose narrower beer excise tax tiers to reduce alcohol harm
13:38, 9 February 2026
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New genus of sea snail discovered in the Great African Seaforest
08:14, 9 February 2026
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UCT study exposes major gap in access to gender-affirming healthcare in SA
12:52, 5 February 2026
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UCT hosts heads of mission for discussion on future of education
12:01, 4 February 2026
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Webinar: Are food companies doing enough to support healthier diets in SA?
11:41, 3 February 2026
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UCT academic recognised globally for anti-corruption scholarship and ethics education
13:32, 2 February 2026
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UCT study calls for urgent integration of mental health support into HIV care
08:22, 2 February 2026
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UCT academic joins calls for Africa-led health research and development
14:25, 27 January 2026
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TB harnesses part of immune defence system to cause infection, study finds
08:14, 26 January 2026
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Humans use local dialects to communicate with honeyguides, UCT research shows
07:01, 20 January 2026
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UCT-led study uncovers fossil ecosystem that helped kick-start life after global catastrophe
08:22, 19 January 2026
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Western Cape children face dual nutrition crisis, UCT study finds
10:34, 18 December 2025
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UCT marine scientist awarded prestigious Prince Albert I Grand Medal
13:20, 15 December 2025
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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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