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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
Where polluted rivers meet possibility The Water Hub, under UCT’s Future Water Institute, is transforming wastewater, waste and discarded landscapes; and has become a living laboratory for sustainability, innovation and social change. 02 Jun 2026
UCT ranked among world’s top 1.3% universities UCT maintains a strong position in the latest Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list to be ranked in the world’s top 1.3%.  02 Jun 2026
Rituals, re-membering and re-imagining The dean of the Centre for Higher Education Development, Prof Kasturi Behari-Leak, delivered her inaugural lecture on 26 May. 29 May 2026
Child Protection Week: Boys are victims of sexual violence too Dr Neziswa Titi’s research shows that policy and intervention frameworks have historically focused more on girls as victims of sexual abuse compared to boys. 28 May 2026
UCT International Office celebrates Africa Month The International Office proudly hosted its annual Africa Month celebrations with the much-anticipated Africa Rising Talent Show. 27 May 2026
Driving curricula transformation UCT’s Student Curriculum Lekgotla hosted the first student-led, national symposium focused on curricula transformation towards greater relevance for future generations. 27 May 2026
UCT scholar wins global science award for children’s heart research UCT’s Prof Liesl Zühlke has been honoured with the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards by UNESCO and the Fondation L'Oréal. 27 May 2026
Research offers roadmap to strengthen cancer care systems Public sector health facilities are not prepared to detect and diagnose cancer, but researchers have recommended following a roadmap to change that. 27 May 2026
Kieswetter makes a case for institutional integrity as an economic driver Former South African Revenue Service Commissioner Professor Edward Kieswetter delivered this year’s Faculty of Commerce Open Lecture at UCT. 27 May 2026
Patterns of language What really is in a language? In his inaugural lecture, UCT’s Prof Ryan Nefdt explores the patterns that emerge. 22 May 2026
Highest national order for Prof Karen Sliwa-Hahnle UCT’s Prof Karen Sliwa has received the Order of Mapungubwe for her dedication to advancing research and a disease-specific therapeutic option for peripartum cardiomyopathy. 22 May 2026
Post-amputation pain – a ‘growing national health challenge’ UCT’s Dr Katleho Limakatso hosted a symposium on how to advance post-amputation pain management in South Africa. 22 May 2026
African delegates witness cutting-edge TB research at UCT A delegation of African parliamentarians and global health representatives visited the UCT Lung Institute and the South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative. 22 May 2026
UCT research centre gets SAHPRA greenlight The licence is a quiet but significant precedent for the South African higher education and innovation ecosystem. 21 May 2026
Harvard Radcliffe fellowship for UCT’s Mubeen Goolam Dr Mubeen Goolam has been awarded a Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship. The opportunity offers him a platform to pursue a unique scientific project of his choice. 21 May 2026
‘Rise ’76’ shakes audiences to the core The Baxter Theatre and The Market Theatre join forces for ‘Rise ’76: The Story of June 16th’, a new production marking the 50th anniversary of the Soweto student uprising of June 1976. 21 May 2026
UCT hosts global sustainable campus community UCT recently hosted over 90 delegates from across the world at the International Sustainable Campus Network Conference. 20 May 2026
The power of mathematical modelling in infectious disease outcomes At her inaugural lecture, Prof Sheetal Silal emphasised the role mathematical modelling plays in positive public health outcomes for those who need it most. 20 May 2026
UCT postgraduate secures prestigious global leadership scholarship Having secured a McCall MacBain Scholarship, Muhammed Coker shares how UCT reshaped his leadership outlook and opened global opportunities, inspiring hope for other students. 20 May 2026
South Africa must adapt to climate change – here’s what to do South Africa needs roughly R250 billion to adequately adapt to climate change. 20 May 2026
PhD candidate receives Order of Ikhamanga in Bronze President Cyril Ramaphosa awarded Gavin Krastin the Order of Ikhamanga in Bronze for his outstanding contribution to the arts in South Africa. 20 May 2026
 
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