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We need inclusive science of human origins 08 Aug 2025 Women’s Month
A journey from the lab to the stove 06 Aug 2025 Women’s Month
‘Chasing zebras and catching futures’ Prof Dick Ng’ambi delivered his inaugural lecture on 25 July, which focused on how technology is reshaping our educational values. 30 Jul 2025
Global partnership powers Africa’s blockchain future The Deep Dive into Blockchain Summer School brought world-class blockchain education from the University of Zurich to Cape Town over the mid-year winter break. 28 Jul 2025
A transformative step towards scientific inclusion The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at UCT hosted MCBEngage, a three-day job shadowing programme that represented a vital step toward widening access to science education and careers. 28 Jul 2025
Disability services support accelerated A disability rights unit capacity-building programme, Access4All, has been celebrated at UCT. 25 Jul 2025
Bold thinking and open hearts needed for transformation UCT Vice-Chancellor Prof Mosa Moshabela outlines the role of universities in South Africa’s future. 24 Jul 2025 Republished
UCT scraps flawed AI detectors UCT has made a decisive move in the global education debate on artificial intelligence (AI) by officially adopting a university-wide framework that sets out how AI technologies should be integrated. 24 Jul 2025 Republished
UCT breaks ground on flagship Green Precinct UCT officially launched its flagship Green Precinct and Water Treatment Facility, a project to transform water sustainability, research and community well-being. 24 Jul 2025
Music and astronomy: a celebration of wonder, sound and space VOX Cape Town, led by UCT’s Dr John Woodland and Dr Kyle Paulssen, celebrated 10 years of performances with an immersive musical experience. 23 Jul 2025
UCT linguist elected to British Academy UCT Emeritus Professor Rajend Mesthrie has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy. 22 Jul 2025
It takes a team UCT’s Prof Alan Davidson delivered his inaugural lecture on the theme of collaborative work on 17 July. 22 Jul 2025
‘This is not my curriculum’: Sparking a decolonial shift at UCT UCT academic Msakha Mona’s endeavours in decolonial thinking, language justice and community-centred education have given birth to the Kulani Arts Project. 22 Jul 2025
Reimagining health systems for wellbeing – a Collective Conversation UCT conversation series explores how health systems can be transformed to better support holistic wellbeing. 18 Jul 2025
New study proves the power of mentorship The result of this study showed improved mental health, reduced distress and a stronger sense of belonging for young people in SA. 18 Jul 2025 Republished
East African countries and open borders East Africa has made greater strides towards the free flow of people crossing borders and seeking work than most of Africa; however, the key constraint in the region is political and security instability. 18 Jul 2025 Republished
Advocacy for accessible classrooms Newly qualified teachers are gathering at UCT for a series of Winter School workshops on a range of topics relating to teaching and learning. 17 Jul 2025
Global shortcomings in life-saving surgery highlighted A new study has also revealed that 3.5 million adults die within 30 days of surgery every year. 16 Jul 2025
Mandela Day should be about how we show up daily Mandela Day is an annual invitation to pause with intention and magnify service in practice, especially for those most vulnerable and underserved. 16 Jul 2025 Republished
Oppenheimer Fellowship will advance childhood brain research Paediatric neurosurgeon, Professor Anthony Figaji, of UCT’s Neuroscience Institute, has been awarded the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship for his pioneering research into childhood brain injury.  16 Jul 2025
UCT student champions hearing health UCT student Fisokuhle Makhanya has dedicated his time to educating underserved communities on the importance of hearing health. 14 Jul 2025
All rise: African Human Rights Moot Court After a week of rigorous competition, the Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition concluded on 5 July. 10 Jul 2025
World championships beckon for Jordan Klopper UCT first-year student Jordan Klopper will represent South Africa at the sprint world championships. 09 Jul 2025
Cape Town’s Sewage Issue: Science vs Politics Cape Town’s sewage crisis highlights the tension between scientific research and political interests. 08 Jul 2025 Republished
UCT breaks ground with SASL website access UCT’s Disability Service created a website that is fully accessible in South African Sign Language. 08 Jul 2025
Fellowship boost for UCT researcher UCT’s Dr Amber Abrams has been granted a fellowship to continue with her work on climate sensitive infectious disease in impoverished communities. 07 Jul 2025
Evolutionary ecologist enters prestigious Royal Society Fellowship fold Prof Claire Spottiswoode joins other prominent UCT-based researchers as well as renowned greats from around the world who’ve been elected into the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Society.  04 Jul 2025
IsiXhosa research goes international UCT lecturer Sanele Ntshingana is one of 18 global fellows selected for the WEB Du Bois Research Institute Fellowship at Harvard University. 04 Jul 2025
Protecting human rights is of critical concern The Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition debates migration and human rights during 34th session 03 Jul 2025
UCT’s Energy Research Day: conducting collaboration through connection The university’s Energy Research Day brought together cross-faculty stakeholders with a vested interested in the energy space to share research insights and discuss bold ideas. 02 Jul 2025
Bond deals: hand over the job to experts Most bonds have not been structured properly, so African countries are paying way over the odds relative to their sovereign risks. 01 Jul 2025 Republished
Ending student hunger on campus In 2024, UCT’s Food Sovereignty Programme distributed close to 10 000 grocery packs to students in need. 01 Jul 2025
 
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