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Patterns of language 22 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
Iingxoxo zaseUCT ezibumba amadoda noluntu Uchungechunge lweencoko zeUCT Men Let’s Talk (Madoda Masithetheni) luqukunjelwe kwikota yokuqala yonyaka. 18 May 2026
Accelerating African biomedicine: Breaking research silos through translation UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences Multi-Institute Symposium advocated for breaking academic silos to actively build a vision for the future of biomedical science in Africa. 18 May 2026
‘I dance what I like’ Mamela Nyamza brought her body, her rebellion, and her 50 years home. The Baxter’s main stage will never mean quite the same thing again. 15 May 2026
Multi-pronged approach needed to speed up cancer diagnosis Research by the AWACAN-ED programme revealed that people don’t understand the risk factors of cancer. 15 May 2026
Steady progress for FSA UCT UCT’s Formula Student Africa team is preparing its first race car for a competition later this year, uniting passionate students, industry support and ambitious engineering goals. 13 May 2026
Inaugural lecture examines the future of Jewish life in SA Drawing on decades of data, Prof Adam Mendelsohn explored the pressures bearing down on South Africa’s Jewish community and asked what effect they may ultimately have. 08 May 2026
Social grant intervention in running for top honour What if access to credit didn’t depend on formal systems that exclude people? So asked Fanelesibonge Mbuyazi before coming up with a solution. 05 May 2026
UCT researchers develop AI model for 11 South African languages UCT researchers have built MzansiLM, an AI language model covering 11 of South Africa’s official languages, addressing a critical gap in AI tools for low-resource languages. 04 May 2026
Workers’ Day in a jobless economy There is not just a crisis of unemployment. There is a crisis of how we define work itself, according to UCT alumnus Usiphile Mpetsheni. 01 May 2026
UCT GSB’s EMBA programme among the world’s best The EMBA programme’s latest ranking cements its status as a benchmark for business education on the continent and in the Middle East. 30 Apr 2026
Why UCT? Prospective students answer at the 2026 Open Day Campus was alive with activity and excitement as prospective students and their families arrived for the 2026 UCT Open Day on Saturday, 25 April. 30 Apr 2026
The authority of the Constitution Governance expert Mandisa Fatyela-Lindie shares her reflections on 30 years of the signing of the Constitution of South Africa. 30 Apr 2026
Studies highlight the dangers of humidity and heat for tropical birds UCT researchers set out to understand how climate change is affecting birds and other wildlife and develop methods to predict future effects. 30 Apr 2026 Republished
UCT contributes African views at global higher education summit UCT’s growing international visibility and influence through strategic global engagements was on display at the U7+ Alliance of World Universities Presidential Summit. 29 Apr 2026
UCT’s largest Mandela Rhodes cohort yet A new cohort of young African changemakers is taking shape at UCT, as 25 students joined this year’s Mandela Rhodes Foundation scholarship programme. 29 Apr 2026
Climate change hits South African women unevenly Women are more vulnerable to climate change if their opportunities are limited and if they’ve suffered as a result of economic structures that concentrate wealth and resources in the hands of a few. 29 Apr 2026 Republished
Positive leadership the cornerstone of The Pitch UCT The Pitch UCT prides itself in sustained relationships and continued development opportunities as it plans its next decade. 28 Apr 2026
The story of June 16th at The Baxter Two-time Fleur du Cap award-winning playwright-director Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni presents ‘Rise ‘76: The Story of June 16th’. 22 Apr 2026
UCT launches world-class Liver Centre SA The centre is the first coordinated liver care model of its kind in the country. 22 Apr 2026
UCT researchers uncover molecular ‘switch’ that fuels cancer progression Researchers UCT’s Scientific Computing Research Unit have uncovered a critical molecular ‘switch’ that drives the formation of cancer-associated antigens. 22 Apr 2026
Encouraging health adherence The app proposes patient-friendly explanations of chronic conditions, medications, dosing, side effects, and warning signs, all presented in an accessible way. 22 Apr 2026
UCT research maps Western Cape’s transition to clean transport New research by UCT academics is paving the way for a Western Cape-relevant transition from fossil fuels to electric transport. 22 Apr 2026
Music offers vital support for maternal mental health A UCT-led research study demonstrates the value of music when it comes to supporting women during pregnancy and after birth. 22 Apr 2026
Study finds more than 40% of Capetonians at risk from high air pollution A study has produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the Cape Town metropolitan area, revealing that more than 40% of the city's population is exposed to high or very high levels of air pollution.   21 Apr 2026
Insights into needs of youth exiting care homes An international collaboration between UCT’s Children’s Institute and Queen’s University Belfast has explored the lived experiences of youth exiting alternative care and their needs for a bright, fulfilling future. 20 Apr 2026
A new chapter for the UCT Choir The UCT Choir delivered a stirring performance at the Choral Celebration Festival at the City of Cape Town’s City Hall on Sunday, 19 April. 20 Apr 2026
IAC results lauded UCT’s Initial Assessment of Competence results are cause for celebration. 17 Apr 2026
South Africa’s illicit cigarette trade is booming The use of illicit cigarettes is highest among low-income earners. 16 Apr 2026
Student innovators triumph at health systems hackathon This year’s health systems winning hackathon solution is a patient-facing mobile app that helps individuals manage all their chronic conditions and medication in one place. 15 Apr 2026
 
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