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The earth remembers 20 Mar 2026
UCT-led project supports adolescent mothers through referral process Assoc Prof Elona Toska delivered a presentation underscoring the Hey Baby study during the 3rd African Workshop on Women and HIV. 16 Mar 2026
UCT and global partners uncover vast hidden supercluster behind the Milky Way Astronomers from UCT have uncovered the true scale of one of the largest hidden structures in the nearby Universe. 13 Mar 2026
IARU Presidents’ Meeting: impactful global platform arrives at UCT Global university leaders convened at UCT for the International Alliance of Research Universities Presidents’ Meeting. 13 Mar 2026
Engineering students compete in global high-performance computing challenge UCT electrical engineering students have proven that technical excellence, teamwork and determination can compete on the national and soon international stage. 12 Mar 2026
Invest in your networks, capital and connections VC Prof Mosa Moshabela thanked the Blue Carpet Scholarship students for making UCT their ‘university of choice’. 12 Mar 2026
Breaking the classroom language barrier UCT scholars have joined forces with their colleagues from UWC and the government to empower teachers for the implementation of mother tongue-based bilingual education at schools. 11 Mar 2026
Memorial honours brave fathers, sons aboard ‘SS Mendi’ The SS Mendi memorial was held on UCT’s lower campus on Sunday, 8 March. 10 Mar 2026
Oxford VC calls for bold university innovation Prof Irene Tracey, vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford, delivered the Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture at UCT on 5 March, challenging universities to tackle world challenges. 09 Mar 2026
‘Let the science begin’ The first synchrotron beamline that performs X-ray absorption spectroscopy will be housed in UCT’s Catalysis Institute in the Department of Chemical Engineering. 04 Mar 2026
UCT researcher takes cryogenic breakthrough to NASA Glenn Prof Arnaud Malan recently presented on advances in high-fidelity modelling of heat and mass transfer in cryogenic tanks. 04 Mar 2026
Umfundi we-MSc wakhe ilinge lendlu ngomhlaba, nenkunkuma Umfundi weYunivesithi yaseKapa (UCT) we-MSc uMatimba Mabonda neqela lakhe basandula ukugqiba ukwakha indlu enamagumbi okulala amathathu, eyakhiwe kusetyenziswa umhlaba kunye nezinye izinto ezilahlwayo. 03 Mar 2026
Waheed Amanjee reflects on ‘deeply meaningful’ Abe Bailey Travel Bursary Waheed Amanjee spent an unforgettable three weeks in the United Kingdom as part of the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary programme. 02 Mar 2026
‘The queue hasn’t moved’ Zakes Mda’s 1988 classic returns to The Baxter’s stage, holding a mirror to a South Africa still making its women wait: for rice, for dignity – and for a system that sees them. 02 Mar 2026
UK en KAS vier die sokkerleierskap van graduandi Vyf-en-dertig sokkerleiers van 20 Afrikalande het gegradueer by die Konfederasie van Afrikasokker se Uitvoerende Bestuursprogram aan UK se nagraadse sakeskool. 02 Mar 2026 Afrikaans
InvestSoc at 25: advancing quality UCT’s Investment Society turns 25 this year – and current president, Ethan Gondo, is planning ahead. 27 Feb 2026
Prestigious global award for Prof Keertan Dheda Prof Keertan   Dheda   r eceive d   the p restigious Princess Chichibu Memorial TB Global Award at   the   2025 World Conference on Lung Health .   27 Feb 2026
UCT ranked first in QS Sub-Saharan Africa rankings UCT ranked first out of 69 universities across Sub-Saharan Africa, which included 14 institutions from South Africa. 27 Feb 2026
NPO creates pipeline of empowered students The student-led NPO Destiny Achieve Foundation sets high school and university students up for success. 25 Feb 2026
UCT launches Mathieu Rouault Research Centre for ocean science UCT’s Mathieu Rouault Research Centre has officially opened its doors. 25 Feb 2026
Braver together: Ikey Tigers ready for 2026 The student-led NPO Destiny Achieve Foundation sets high school and university students up for success. 25 Feb 2026
Why South Africa's carbon tax should stay Carbon taxes are important ways of changing the behaviour of polluting companies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change and using tax revenue to benefit all of society. 24 Feb 2026 Republished
UCT’s Debating Union perform on global stage The Debating Union made UCT proud when the team reached the outround stage of the World Universities Debating Championships. 23 Feb 2026
Symposium scrutinises racial language in health research UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences hosted the first symposium on racial language in research, teaching and learning, challenging scholars to be critical in their use of racial terms. 23 Feb 2026
‘GENESIS’ explores the space where black life persists Gregory Maqoma’s radical landmark production at the Baxter Theatre confronts colonialism’s half-life, ancestral memory and the radical possibility of collective liberation. 20 Feb 2026
Warden leads campus-wide push against GBV Assoc Prof Rethabile Possa has been a leading voice in residence-based education on consent, accountability and healthy relationships to create awareness against GBV among students. 20 Feb 2026
Cape Town’s wildflowers: six key insights from a new checklist An updated checklist provides insights into the city’s flora: from showcasing the global significance of its endemic plants to the unique ecology that has shaped this diversity. 19 Feb 2026 Republished
Celebrating a legacy of leadership in public governance Emer Prof Faizel Ismail shared some of his transformative moments as director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance. 18 Feb 2026
Historic moment as UCT and Services SETA break ground on skin health institute The multi-storey ARISE building – a first of its kind for Africa – will be located on UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences. 17 Feb 2026
Cleaning staff help power UCT sustainability research UCT cleaning staff are helping shape campus sustainability efforts by sharing their firsthand knowledge of electricity use, strengthening research and building shared responsibility. 17 Feb 2026
Contribute meaningfully to develop society Attendees at the Heads of Mission Breakfast discussed the future of education on the day of the State of the Nation Address. 17 Feb 2026
 
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