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 introduces new law and leadership scholarship 14:45, 23 July 2021

Lockdown is taking a toll on mental health of pregnant women, study finds 12:54, 22 July 2021

UCT student crowned canoe ocean racing world champion 10:31, 22 July 2021

Infants born to HIV-positive mothers more likely to require ICU admission, study finds 14:31, 21 July 2021

UCT becomes first university in Africa to launch an online high school 13:20, 21 July 2021

UCT selects first Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship recipient 16:18, 20 July 2021

‘Coloured’ men are more than a violent stereotype 14:12, 20 July 2021

UCT to make announcement on major education milestone 10:37, 20 July 2021

African women of childbearing age with diabetes at high risk of cardiovascular disease 08:47, 20 July 2021

Mother-daughter duo graduate in remarkable family milestone 12:19, 19 July 2021

UCT to host VC’s Open Lecture by renowned feminist Chimamanda Adichie 15:24, 16 July 2021

Doctoral graduate explores an imbalance of power in rehabilitation services for the blind 11:54, 16 July 2021

Exceptional dedication to violence prevention wins researcher prestigious UCT vice-chancellor award 16:13, 15 July 2021

Largest global sickle cell disease patient registry advances healthcare and quality of life 13:17, 15 July 2021

Predominant use of English denies speakers of African languages access to privileges in South Africa 11:52, 15 July 2021

Raising awareness about early antenatal care in Cape Town communities 15:50, 14 July 2021

Scientists develop new method of diagnosing TB from the skin 12:04, 14 July 2021

Scoring 8% in first maths test no deterrent to engineering graduand 14:30, 13 July 2021

People with diabetes at risk of severe COVID-19, study confirms 11:16, 13 July 2021

Only R500 in her pocket and determination: cum laude graduand triumphs 14:02, 12 July 2021

UCT civil engineering master’s graduand breaks finish line in 18 months 13:35, 9 July 2021

Ships illegally dumping plastic bottles on South African beaches - study 08:33, 9 July 2021

Top maths and computer science boffin graduates at 19 15:38, 8 July 2021

UCT to honour class of graduates who will forever be an example of strength 13:53, 8 July 2021

Overcoming anxiety and depression to graduate in chemical engineering 08:50, 8 July 2021

UCT legal expert appointed to national matrimonial property law committee 12:52, 7 July 2021

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