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UCT prioritises end-of-life care with novel project The five-year study responds to the growing need for palliative care in South Africa. 25 Apr 2025
RMF10: ‘Not about erasing history’ Former UCT SRC president Ramabina Mahapa reflects on what it meant to lead during the historic Rhodes Must Fall student movement. 24 Apr 2025
Surgical hackathon team devises ‘street smart’ solution The groundbreaking UCT–Harvard hackathon incorporated AI in an attempt to improve health systems. 24 Apr 2025
Effective couple communication alters diabetes care, health outcomes Good communication between two partners improves self-diabetes management, which improves overall health outcomes. 24 Apr 2025
World Book Day: In-class libraries a valuable learning tool In-class libraries are dedicated spaces within classrooms where teachers organise and display literature, providing learners with easy access to books throughout the school day. 23 Apr 2025
RMF10: Student movement reshapes Agents for Change Peer Education Programme On the 10th anniversary of the Rhodes Must Fall student movement, UCT News reflects on the Agents for Change Peer Education Programme, which was redefined to accommodate student needs. 22 Apr 2025
Reimagining sustainable African urban futures through unlearning and innovation At the first event in a new UCT discussion series bridging the gap between academic research and real-world impact, experts discussed harnessing African creativity to shape equitable urbanisation. 22 Apr 2025
UCT celebrates stellar IAC results UCT had performed exceptionally well in the January 2025 Initial Assessment of Competence examination. 22 Apr 2025
Ikey Tigers clinch prestigious Varsity Cup title UCT’s Ikey Tigers have overcome an 11-year Varsity Cup drought to become 2025 champions. 17 Apr 2025
Rain couldn’t dampen spirits at UCT’s packed 2025 Open Day Hundreds of future students braved Cape Town’s stormy weather for an informative and inspiring campus experience. 17 Apr 2025
RMF10: ‘One of the most influential global movements’ UCT recently commemorated 10 years since the removal of the statue of Cecil John Rhodes from its upper campus precinct. 16 Apr 2025
Celebrating the graduates of 1974 and 1975 at Golden Graduation Alumni who graduated approximately 50 years ago came back to UCT to celebrate their golden graduation. 16 Apr 2025
How UCT is transforming gender and inclusion UCT has made impressive progress to address gender-based violence on campus and to improve sexual and gender diversity. 15 Apr 2025
Future Water Institute wraps up six-year living lab project in Mitchells Plain The initiative operates at a stormwater pond in Mitchells Plain and forms part of the bigger Pathways to water resilient South African cities project. 15 Apr 2025
Why South Africa needs its own educational playbook UCT’s Prof François Cilliers delivered his inaugural lecture on 9 April, unpacking the complex relationship between theory, research and practice. 14 Apr 2025
Building interdisciplinary partnerships to drive innovation and improve cancer outcomes Three new research grants have been awarded to advance the understanding, prevention and comprehensive management of cancer. 14 Apr 2025
A shared stage, a shared story The recent UCT autumn graduation celebrated many milestones, including a mother and daughter taking to the stage – a moment shared between the two that left a fond memory. 11 Apr 2025
Study in Cape Town looked at using seawater to flush toilets South Africa’s Water Research Commission recently commissioned a study into using seawater to flush toilets in Cape Town. 10 Apr 2025 Republished
UCT researchers further global effort to study Antarctic ice loss UCT researchers explored Antarctica’s Fimbul Ice Shelf, collecting data to model future climate shifts and marking South Africa’s return to Antarctic glaciology. 10 Apr 2025
First Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship recipient graduates Four years after being the first recipient of the Uyinene Mrwetyana Scholarship, Luhlanganiso Majebe is grateful for the chance taken on her. 09 Apr 2025
Address SA’s adolescent vaping catastrophe Vaping among teens in South Africa has been described as a public health crisis, and dealing with it is a collective effort. 09 Apr 2025
Empowering next generation of women STEM leaders The 2025 STEM MentHER induction ceremony was held on Friday, 4 April. 08 Apr 2025
Building an inclusive UCT through new online course UCT’s “Transformation through Disability Inclusion” course was developed to help staff with tools to create a more accessible university for students and colleagues with disabilities. 08 Apr 2025
A premium on academic excellence Luxolo Mdolo placed a premium on his academic excellence. 07 Apr 2025
The struggle for equity in post-school education 30 years on UCT’s SALDRU hosted the ‘South Africa at 30 years of democracy conference’ to take stock and to identify new pathways to unlock South Africa’s potential. 04 Apr 2025
The Harambee Project: A legacy of transformation UCT hosted the closing ceremony of the Harambee Project, which redefined the administrative processes of the university. 04 Apr 2025
‘The future is yours to shape’ Words of encouragement were flowing from the UCT podium during the 2025 autumn graduation. 03 Apr 2025
UCT project addresses heat risks in vulnerable communities The UCT-based research project, Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa, is at the forefront of tackling extreme heat risks in vulnerable communities. 03 Apr 2025
Adversity shapes final stretch to PhD As Dr Kevin Musungu neared the end of his PhD, he learnt harsh life lessons very fast. 02 Apr 2025
Tackling kidney disease in children across Africa Prof Mignon McCulloch delivered the second inaugural lecture of the year at UCT last week, focusing on kidney diseases in Africa and beyond. 02 Apr 2025
 
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