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Whose digital future? 22 Oct 2026
Leadership Launch Pad programme shapes emerging student leaders The UCT Leadership Academy celebrated the 2026 cohort of Leadership Launch Pad participants with a programme closing ceremony held Thursday, 3 October. 21 Oct 2026
Value of community celebrated in toast to student leaders Student leaders were reminded of the importance of community during the Student Leadership Awards. 21 Oct 2026
UCT dialogues advance conversations on African identity, safety and belonging Recent dialogues brought together students, staff and university support services to reflect on safety, inclusion and belonging. 21 Oct 2026
A beacon of hope in the fight against HIV South Africa has made giant strides in the fight against HIV – and the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre has been an integral part of it. 21 Oct 2026
Opera UCT brings Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ to The Baxter Opera UCT will present four shows of Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ at The Baxter Theatre Centre from Thursday, 22 October, to Sunday, 25 October. 20 Oct 2026
UCT study finds tariffs pushed up prices of pasta and frozen chips A UCT study has found that import tariffs and anti-dumping duties have increased the retail prices of pasta and frozen chips in South Africa. 20 Oct 2026
UCT study links slower walking to cognitive decline in people living with HIV How fast people living with HIV walk could provide important clues about their brain health, a UCT study has found. 20 Oct 2026
TB screening tools may miss cases among people with diabetes A new study by researchers from UCT and University College London found that commonly used TB screening methods may miss a substantial proportion of TB cases among people with diabetes. 19 Oct 2026
South Africa must confront the enduring legacy of migrant labour Former dean of the Faculty of Humanities at UCT Prof Sakhela Buhlungu delivered this year’s Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture . 19 Oct 2026
Whips, laughter and ancestral echoes at Live Art Festival UCT’s Institute for Creative Arts organised the eighth Live Art Festival, encouraging audiences to encounter art beyond conventional theatres and galleries. 16 Oct 2026
Entrepreneurship gives student ‘permission to dream’ UCT med student Charlote Mohale said entrepreneurship constantly exposes what she doesn’t know and forces her to learn. 16 Oct 2026
The soft vengeance of a freedom fighter At the Baxter Theatre Centre, ‘Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance’ brings us closer to the man behind one of South Africa’s most consequential political legacies. 16 Oct 2026
Google grant boosts UCT's AI-driven scientific breakthroughs UCT has secured US$1.6 million from Google.org to develop an artificial intelligence-powered platform that could help doctors make safer, more effective treatment decisions for African patients. 15 Oct 2026
Older persons, social grants and the politics of election promises Older people need greater income security since the current value of the grant does not adequately meet the cost of living. 15 Oct 2026 Republished
Natalie le Roux recognised for excellence in research management The Research Office’s Natalie le Roux has received the South African Research and Innovation Management Association’s Professional Excellence in Research Management Award. 14 Oct 2026
Indigenous art practices at Cederberg UCT’s Michaelis School of Fine Art foundation art class travelled to Cederberg recently, and their experiences are lively. 14 Oct 2026
UCT students bring coastal science to life at Zandvlei Estuary New signage at Zandvlei Estuary uses the story of the humble sandprawn to inspire curiosity, environmental awareness and conservation. 13 Oct 2026
UCT joins BRICS partners to amplify health sovereignty Prof Sudesh Sivarasu spoke to UCT News about the launch of the innovative BRICS BioDesign Programme. 12 Oct 2026
The premium on supporting recovery At the recent recovery walk, the Student Wellness Service made it clear that together, nothing is insurmountable. 12 Oct 2026
Conference explores governance, leadership and South-South partnerships Envisioning Africa’s Futures brought together scholars, policymakers and practitioners to explore governance, leadership and South–South partnerships. 09 Oct 2026
UCT-led international study uncovers gene clues to severe COVID-19 in children Researchers from UCT and the University of Southampton, together with international partners, have identified patterns of gene expression associated with severe COVID-19 in children. 09 Oct 2026
UCT's Prof Kelly Chibale receives honorary doctorate from the University of Bologna Professor Kelly Chibale shares his journey in drug discovery and the story of the centre he founded to train a new generation of African scientists. 08 Oct 2026 Republished
UCT hosts conference on Ageing in Place UCT recently hosted the IARU Ageing, Longevity and Health Meeting, bringing together researchers from around the world to explore the theme of ‘Ageing in Place’. 08 Oct 2026
South Africans spend up to R1m on weddings and R140K on tombstones A new UCT study explores why South Africans celebrate, how much they spend and what this means for businesses and marketers. 08 Oct 2026
UCT hosts inaugural Africa Charter forum Aimed at countering imbalances in international research collaborations, the first-ever Africa Charter forum gathered to spearhead an implementation plan towards driving greater equity. 07 Oct 2026
UCT’s MASHA secures R14 million award to strengthen epidemic modelling UCT’s Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa has joined a network of global leaders working to strengthen epidemic analytics and modelling capacity through the GS LEARN initiative. 07 Oct 2026
Seaweed species named in honour of UCT scientist A newly described South African seaweed species, Mzanzia boltonii, has been named in honour of UCT marine botanist Emer Prof John J Bolton. 07 Oct 2026
Celebrating African autonomy and Norwegian camaraderie The ‘African Independence. Norwegian Solidarity.’ exhibition was opened at the CAS Gallery on 21 September, with the Norwegian ambassador and other honourable guests in attendance. 06 Oct 2026
Turning Africa’s wealth into prosperity is possible Africa can turn its considerable human and natural resources into inclusive and sustained prosperity – this was the conclusion of Prof Amin Karimu’s inaugural lecture. 06 Oct 2026
UCT strengthens global partnerships Three agreements signed during the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit reaffirmed UCT’s commitment to research collaboration, international engagement and more equitable global partnerships. 05 Oct 2026
 
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