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Leading without a title 24 Aug 2026 Women’s Month
A healer by day, a dancer at night 20 Aug 2026 Women’s Month
Why good data is the foundation for all HEMIS decisions The higher learning community gathered for the 2026 SAAIR HEMIS Institute hosted by UCT at the Graduate School of Business. 18 Aug 2026
Adapting to climate change Prof Gina Ziervogel, the director of UCT’s African Climate and Development Initiative, celebrated her ascent to full professor on Wednesday, 12 August. 14 Aug 2026
Safeguarding monetary stability in stablecoins era IMF senior leader, Dan Katz, has suggested five points for harnessing the competitive forces unleashed by stablecoin innovation, while safeguarding monetary and financial stability. 14 Aug 2026
Dr Janaïs Delport on a mission to protect SA’s honey from fraud UCT postdoctoral researcher Dr Janaïs Delport has conducted work on identifying the characteristic features of authentic honey produced in the Greater Cape Floristic region. 13 Aug 2026
UCT champions a new vision for child-friendly African cities UCT has partnered with the Urban95 Academy leadership programme to reach and support a growing network of urban leaders who want to make their cities better for children. 12 Aug 2026
UCT researcher earns prestigious global science grant UCT researcher Assoc Prof Rhiyaad Mohamed has won the 2026 EQT Foundation Critical Minerals Science Grant. 12 Aug 2026
Health Sciences Writing Lab-led project wins Oxford VC Award Papers with Purpose, a FHS Writing Lab project, has received the University of Oxford’s VC Award. 11 Aug 2026
Aspen continues support for Poisons Information Centre The Poisons Information Centre recently welcomed funder Dr Stavros Nicolaou for a special visit to the centre. 11 Aug 2026
New unit a shot in the arm for healthcare research in Africa UCT provides platform for cutting-edge research and data integration. 07 Aug 2026
Companies engage ‘top talent’ at UCT job expo Employers from a wide range of sectors, including local and international organisations, connected with UCT’s exceptional students. 06 Aug 2026
Initiative empowers students in fight against human trafficking Programme on plaza creates awareness around human trafficking, gives resources to boost safety and shows where help can be found. 05 Aug 2026
Dr Kenneth Hughes (1945–2026) Dr Kenneth Hughes passed away on 25 July 2026. 05 Aug 2026
Prenatal stress may alter brain networks that regulate children’s emotions Researchers have found that children whose mothers experienced psychological distress during pregnancy showed measurable differences in the communication between brain regions responsible for processing and regulating emotions. 05 Aug 2026
Economics of water and climate resilience Professor Djiby Thiam, the director of the Water and Production Economics Research Unit, delivered his inaugural lecture at the end of July. 04 Aug 2026
A new chapter for African Brain Child The launch of the Discovery Neuroscience in Children: Advancing Understanding and Treatment of Acute Brain Conditions research unit marks a new milestone for the African Brain Child research group. 04 Aug 2026
UCT and WCG strengthen innovation partnership UCT and the Western Cape Government have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will deepen collaboration. 04 Aug 2026
The hidden power shaping our digital lives Prof Tanja Bosch, SARChI Chair in Digital Media Sociology and a professor in UCT’s Centre for Film and Media Studies, delivered their inaugural lecture on 29 July. 31 Jul 2026
UCT researchers unlock butterfly lily's genetic secret The inner genetic secrets of how the flowers of butterfly lilies break left-right symmetry have been revealed for the first time in a paper published in the prestigious journal ‘Science’. 31 Jul 2026
From discovery to impact: UCT showcase reimagines the postdoctoral journey The University of Cape Town’s (UCT)’s recent Postdoctoral Research Showcase highlighted interdisciplinary collaboration and practical applications of "real-world" research while affirming the postdoctoral identity through professional development.  30 Jul 2026
Unscrambling South African AI business limitations Founder of NowNow, Lars Gumede, said the business represents the next stage in the artificial intelligence chain: the application layer. 30 Jul 2026
Asymptomatic TB: A hidden challenge for TB control UCT researchers have published new findings that challenge current approaches to TB detection and control in South Africa. 30 Jul 2026
Rethinking water and waste The fifth instalment of UCT’S Collective Conversations on Science for Society was held on Monday, 27 July. 29 Jul 2026
UCT academic to represent SA at World Tennis Masters Championships Dr Zamambo Mkhize has been selected to represent South Africa at the World Tennis Masters Tour World Championships in Lisbon, Portugal. 29 Jul 2026
And the ‘Science Oscar’ goes to? Prof Sudesh Sivarasu and the Cube Analysis and Rendering Tool for Astronomy team came out on top at the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards. 29 Jul 2026
Brown skuas coastward shift puzzles scientists Researchers have discovered that the breeding distribution of brown skuas has shifted in the opposite direction. 28 Jul 2026
Better parenting starts with knowing what works Governments and NGOs are increasingly using parenting support programmes as part of efforts to reduce violence against children and improve adolescent wellbeing. 28 Jul 2026 Republished
‘Africa’s future lies in agriculture’ UCT’s Environmental Humanities South zoomed in on agricultural engineer Amílcar Cabral's impact on soil science in Africa on the last day of their African Environmentalism of Soil webinar. 27 Jul 2026
Clinicians warn of dangers linked to pre-workout supplements The case illustrates how easily consumers may unknowingly ingest potentially harmful amounts of stimulants. 27 Jul 2026
Professors Dave and Wearne’s real measure of success Professor Joel Dave and Professor Nicola Wearne delivered their joint inaugural lecture on Thursday, 23 July. 27 Jul 2026
Winelands learners win top research prize in Ireland Two teenagers who are members of the Youth Research Advisory Group linked to the South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative at UCT have won a global accolade. 24 Jul 2026
 
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