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Maternal anaemia may shape infant brain development Jessica Ringshaw’s research demonstrates how scientific discovery and public engagement should go hand-in-hand. 09 Sep 2026
Achieve equity in health data systems The African Health Data Systems – a UCT-based research project – organised a two-day discussion on how to accelerate interoperable and equitable health data integration across the continent. 08 Sep 2026
UCT and Italy strengthen ties through sport, health and innovation UCT-HPALS hosted a symposium to strengthen international collaborations with Italy on the role of sport in health, innovation and education. 08 Sep 2026
UCT and Strathmore University strengthen African ties UCT’s International Office recently welcomed Strathmore University for the inaugural Public Policy and Leadership in Africa Programme. 07 Sep 2026
‘Innovation without access is pointless’ UCT’s Holistic Drug Discovery and Development Centre has joined a global consortium working on developing novel antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance. 07 Sep 2026
Excellence and credibility in higher education Delegates at the All-Africa Rankings Initiative left the engagement with key questions to consider when defining excellence in higher education. 07 Sep 2026
Graduand’s master’s – ‘a journey of becoming’ Ncikazi Nyoka will graduate with her master’s in disability studies on Wednesday, 9 September. 07 Sep 2026
A republic built on allies Prof Roman Roth from UCT’s School of Languages and Literatures delivered his inaugural lecture on 2 September. 04 Sep 2026
Peer educators urged to ‘refill their cups first’ Students recently engaged on their role as peer educators in preventing sexual and gender-based violence and enhancing student well-being. 04 Sep 2026
"E-walleting the sun": Challenges of affordability and justice for South Africa’s energy transition At UCT's final Collective Conversations event of the year, experts examined whether load shedding truly is over and what trials remain on South Africa and the continent’s path to a just energy transition. 03 Sep 2026
Rankings and relevance At the heart of the All-Africa Rankings Initiative is a co-creation process through which participants will help shape its future direction. 03 Sep 2026
PhD research spotlights how Muslim breastfeeding mothers experience the workplace Féranaaz Farista’s PhD research hones in on the lived experiences of Muslim breastfeeding mothers, some of whom returned to work after the birth of their children. 03 Sep 2026
Indaba focuses on making multilingual policies meaningful Delegates at UCT’s Language Indaba shared their experiences in implementing the DHET-funded Language Development Plan. 02 Sep 2026
Toasting 50 years of Ju-Jitsu at UCT UCT’s Ju-Jitsu Club celebrated its half a century anniversary on Saturday, 29 August. 02 Sep 2026
AI, bias and the rule of law In her PhD dissertation, Nokuthula Olorunju examines what a constitutional approach to AI and the rule of law looks like. 02 Sep 2026
Second doctorate unlocks new insights into young smokers and consumer behaviour Having harnessed neuroscience to interrogate consumer decision-making, marketing executive Ayanda Vilakazi is soon to graduate with his second doctoral degree on 9 September. 02 Sep 2026
Iinkampani zizibandakanye ‘netalente ekwinqanaba eliphezulu’ kwi-job expo yaseUCT 01 Sep 2026 isiXhosa
UK en WKR versterk innovasievennootskap Die UK en die Departement van Infrastruktuur gaan voort om gesamentlike kennisuitruilinginisiatiewe te beplan en byeen te roep, die vordering jaarliks te monitor en gereeld verslae saam te stel om die impak van die vennootskap te evalueer. 01 Sep 2026 Afrikaans
Rethinking San rock paintings through relationships For UCT PhD graduate Dawn Green, San fine-line rock paintings are much more than images left behind by people in the past. 01 Sep 2026
From the dusty streets of Mqanduli to a PhD Lwazi Ncoliwe arrived at UCT with nothing – and is now about to graduate with a PhD in management studies. 01 Sep 2026
Make your bid at the 2026 Michaelis Silent Auction UCT’s Michaelis School of Fine Art’s 2026 Silent Auction is taking place from 4 to 6 September 2026. 01 Sep 2026
Farmer proves it’s never too late to learn Sheep farmer Charl Johannes van der Merwe’s graduation at the age of 80 will not only contribute to the betterment of fellow farmers in the Upper Karoo but also motivate them to continue with their studies. 31 Aug 2026
‘Fathers are invisible’ – PhD graduate on child rehabilitation A physiotherapist from Bulawayo has completed a four-year PhD at UCT, showing that when fathers and siblings are part of a child’s rehabilitation, everyone benefits. 31 Aug 2026
Milestone TB Davie Memorial lecture dissects UCT’s insignia Prof Mogobe Ramose delivered the 60th annual TB Davie Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, 26 August. 28 Aug 2026
The importance of relationships when living with a visual impairment For Sinegugu Silara, living with a visual impairment means constantly moving out of her comfort zone. 27 Aug 2026 Women’s Month
Advancing women in parasport During the 10th annual Women in Sport talk, speakers highlighted the importance of collaboration and networking with likeminded sporting enthusiasts. 26 Aug 2026
UCT study reveals how South Africans spend their commute A new study by the Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that South Africans travel in different ways and have developed various coping mechanisms to deal with their commute. 26 Aug 2026
Better collaboration could help identify unknown dead A UCT PhD study by Kate Reid has found that while Cape Town’s forensic identification outcomes are better than previously believed, other factors still delay justice. 26 Aug 2026
Two student entrepreneurs head to national competition final The regional round of the Absa Entrepreneurship Innovarsity competition was held from 19 to 20 August. 25 Aug 2026
Placing orthopaedics at the centre of patient care Prof Maritz Laubscher delivered his inaugural lecture under the title ‘Stronger together: research as a clinician is a team sport’. 25 Aug 2026
 
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