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UCT hosts global conference on digital mental health The World Universities Network’s Mental Health Symposium took place at the UCT Graduate School of Business on 23 and 24 June. 26 Jun 2026
Design competition launched for Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre Architects from across Africa are invited to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela through the design of an exceptional architectural intervention. 26 Jun 2026
How to honour a generation Masixole Mlandu said we could honour the generation of 1976 by delivering a sustainable victory around structural reforms in education. 25 Jun 2026
A Mastercard Foundation Scholar’s resilient journey Nassifu Ssemwanga’s story is a powerful reminder that perseverance, purpose and support can transform challenges into opportunities for impact. 24 Jun 2026
Prenatal air pollution raises babies’ breathing risks Pregnant women exposed to indoor air pollution and tobacco smoke may be putting their babies at greater risk of poor growth and breathing difficulties at birth. 24 Jun 2026
UCT remains Africa's leading university and among top 5% globally UCT has been ranked 122nd globally by the US News Best Global Universities Rankings. 23 Jun 2026
UCT study finds toxic pollutants in False Bay waters Researchers discover widespread contamination in one of South Africa’s most important marine ecosystems, but immediate risks to marine life appear low. 22 Jun 2026
SA scientists decode cancer’s key survival tactic UCT-led researchers decoded how cancer rewires the MUC1 protein’s sugar coating to evade immune detection, paving the way for new cancer vaccines, biomarkers and precision therapies. 19 Jun 2026 Republished
Youth Month: Student’s tutoring programme helps learners excel at life sciences Nkanyiso Dlamini’s tutoring programme supports hundreds of high school leaners across the country to wrap their heads around life sciences. 19 Jun 2026
UCT’s status as Africa’s highest-ranked university reinforced UCT has reaffirmed its dominance in global rankings and solidified its status as the continent’s leading university. 18 Jun 2026
Inclusive education post-June 1976: ‘A struggle worth fighting for’ Fifty years on and the struggle for inclusive education continues in South Africa. 18 Jun 2026
Emeritus Professor Kathy Driver (1947–2026) Emer Prof Kathy Driver passed away on13 June 2026 at the age of 79. 18 Jun 2026
‘Source of profound national pride’ “Prof Liesl Zühlke’s research is testament to the exceptionally high quality of science that is being conducted by South Africa’s public science institutions,” said the minister. 15 Jun 2026
SA’s watershed moment in politics, life Emer Prof Alan Cliff said We have to challenge ourselves to be honest about how relatively unchanged higher education has remained. 15 Jun 2026
The power of collaborative genomic discovery For many patients living with suspected genetic disorders, the search for a diagnosis can be long, complex and emotionally exhausting. The Neuroscience Institute’s Clinical Omics and Informatics Unit believe that solving these cases requires collaboration. 15 Jun 2026
Mlingani Matiwane (1996–2026) The University of Cape Town (UCT) community and peers are deeply saddened by the passing of Mlingani Matiwane. 15 Jun 2026
How catalysis could power a cleaner future Prof Nico Fischer, director of the UCT Catalysis Institute, delivered his inaugural lecture on 9 June, titled “Catalysis as key enabler of a just and sustainable transition”. 15 Jun 2026
1976: Reckoning with the past, shaping the future As South Africa marks 50 years since the 16 June 1976 Soweto Uprising, UCT reflects on the enduring legacy of student activism and its role in shaping transformation, justice and belonging in higher education. 12 Jun 2026
Positioning 1976 in higher education Students speak about 16 June 1976 in the context of higher education, the present and a story of hope. 11 Jun 2026
UCT celebrates nine ‘Science Oscars’ finalists Several UCT academics across and research teams from various disciplines have been named finalists in the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards. 11 Jun 2026
SA’s breast cancer care system is failing too many women A UCT study has revealed deep systemic inequities in breast cancer care across South Africa. 11 Jun 2026
Protecting the legacy of student protests UCT DVC Prof Elelwani Ramugondo reflects on the 16 June 1976 uprisings and notes key moments that have shaped the institution. 11 Jun 2026
Renowned TB researcher recognised with prestigious national honour Prof Keertan Dheda is one of two UCT academics who received the Order of Mapungubwe from President Cyril Ramaphosa. 11 Jun 2026
Cities as contested sites: A conversation navigating urban land use This UCT conversation series explores the urgent complexities of urban land use, specifically through the lenses of justice, ecology and climate resilience. 10 Jun 2026
Safe sport – the only sport that matters Researchers, policy makers, athletes and sport administrators from 65 countries recently gathered at UCT’s Neville Alexander for the Safe Sport International Global Conference 2026. 08 Jun 2026
Tackling transformation in research at UCT Executive, academic and professional staff gathered on 27 May to discuss how UCT’s structures, systems and practices can enable more just and inclusive research. 05 Jun 2026
Putting UCT Global Surgery on the world stage At the end of May, dignitaries and students gathered to celebrate the trailblazing contribution of Prof Salome Maswime, as she looks to her new role as head of Wits School of Clinical Medicine. 05 Jun 2026
Imported gunshot detection systems can marginalise communities A research paper revealed that when technologies like ShotSpotter travel from the Global North to Global South countries they arrive not simply as tools, but as governance scripts that shape how problems are understood. 03 Jun 2026
Apply for Falling Walls Lab 2026 Applications are now open for Falling Walls Lab Cape Town 2026. 03 Jun 2026
Sightings of blue and fin whales increase in South-East Atlantic UCT-led research revealed an increase in sightings of the world’s two largest whale species in the Southeastern Atlantic. 03 Jun 2026
 
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