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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
How a Deaf student experienced real inclusion at UCT As the country celebrated three years since the South African Sign Language was enacted into law, UCT’s Disability Service has upped the ante on making local and international students and staff feel at home. 24 Jul 2026
Why preventing fraud is essential to consumer confidence UCT alumni are working to stop financial scams in real time with a proactive solution: Orca Fraud. 23 Jul 2026
Professor Rob Simmonds (1966–2026) Prof Rob Simmonds passed away on 4 July 2026 at the age of 60. 22 Jul 2026
An ode to The Baxter by Isaac van der Merwe UCT student Isaac van der Merwe’s piano recital was his way of celebrating a venue that continues to shape him: The Baxter Theatre. 22 Jul 2026
‘The future of African science includes me’ The annual STEM MentHER induction ceremony took place on Friday, 17 July. 21 Jul 2026
UCT student dealt a winning hand in SA bridge UCT student Aras Apteker and his brother are helping to inject fresh talent into South African bridge, a game where experienced players have long dominated the competition. 20 Jul 2026
Down ‘Mandela memory lane’ with Albie Sachs Former judge Albie Sachs shared fond memories of what made former president Nelson Mandela the statesman he was. 20 Jul 2026
Prof Thokozani Majozi maps UCT’s next chapter in research It has been six months since Professor Thokozani Majozi was appointed as deputy vice-chancellor for Research and Internationalisation at UCT. 20 Jul 2026
Mother tongue-based bilingual education boosts in-class learning A session during the Newly Qualified Teachers programme Winter School unpacked the importance of embracing bilingual learning. 17 Jul 2026
Stars align for Myuoor Pillay at Brazil karate tournament UCT student Myuoor Pillay has a spring in his step after medalling at the Brasília 2026 FISU World University Championship Combat Sports. 16 Jul 2026
Breaking down barriers through mentorship programme UCT students Ryan Harding and Jehan Thipanyane-Said are set to make waves in the mentorship space. 16 Jul 2026
SA's food system is failing children Lori Lake from UCT’s Children Institute examines South Africa’s child malnutrition crisis and outlines five policy actions to improve nutrition and protect children’s futures. 15 Jul 2026 Republished
Care services for older people ‘chronically’ underfunded in SA Research by UCT’s Prof Elena Moore highlights that more can be done to support older persons in South Africa. 15 Jul 2026
UCT prof shines light on fertility crisis in new documentary A UCT academic is helping to bring greater attention to one of the emerging environmental factors linked to reproductive health. 14 Jul 2026
Parenting programmes reduce violence against teenage girls by over 60% A UCT study in collaboration with the University of Oxford has found that parenting programmes cut physical abuse against girls by 65% and emotional abuse by 59%. 14 Jul 2026
Building entrepreneurs for Africa The Genesis Project is celebrating its 30th year in 2026. 13 Jul 2026
Waar besoedelde riviere weer nuwe lewe laat ontkiem Emeritus-professor Kevin Winter is die dryfkrag agter die sukses van die Waterknooppunt (Water Hub). 13 Jul 2026 Afrikaans
Apho imilambo engcolisekileyo idibana khona IHabhu yaManzi ephantsi kweFuture Water Institute yase-UCT, iguqula amanzi amdaka, inkunkuma kunye neendawo ezazilahliwe; yaye iye yaba yindawo ephilayo yophando nokuziqhelanisa nokuzinza, ukuvelisa izinto ezintsha, kunye notshintsho kwezentlalo. 13 Jul 2026 isiXhosa
UCT hotel earns Green Key certification The hotel at UCT’s Graduate School of Business has earned international Green Key certification, strengthening the university’s sustainability drive. 10 Jul 2026
UCT stars power Team SA to CUCSA Games title defence Five UCT sportspeople represented University Sports South Africa’s Team SA at the recent Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association Games in Botswana. 10 Jul 2026
Focusing on the future of constitutional democracy The sixth Public Law Conference, which explored the future of constitutional democracy worldwide, took place at UCT from 1 to 4 July 2026. 08 Jul 2026
UCT study finds traces of banned toxic chemicals in children’s products The study found chemical signatures associated with persistent organic pollutants in a range of products commonly used by children. 08 Jul 2026
‘Constitutional democracies are under stress’ The Constitution places on the judiciary the responsibility of being the ultimate guardian of its promises, said Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. 06 Jul 2026
Eight students progress to regional Entrepreneurship Innovarsity competition round The internal round of the Entrepreneurship Innovarsity competition saw a group of students progress to the regional stage   next month. 02 Jul 2026
Putting communities at the centre of technology UCT’s Assoc Prof Joyce Mwangama is using AI to put 5G in the hands of people who have never touched a router. 01 Jul 2026
Students shine at entrepreneurship workshop UCT students were selected by their peers as winners in two categories at a recently held entrepreneurship workshop. 30 Jun 2026
UCT Sport reflects on its transformation journey UCT sports people reflect on the significant milestones achieved by UCT Sport over the past five decades, and the challenges that the university still faces. 30 Jun 2026
Living ethically in an unethical world Prof Jantina de Vries delivered her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 25 June. 29 Jun 2026
UCT’s Muya Koloko named national Sport Code Convenor of the Year The South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired has presented Dr Muya Koloko with the Kwenejejani Trophy for National Sport Code Convenor. 29 Jun 2026
 
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