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Balancing the paddle and the law books UCT student Jordan Klopper aims to represent South Africa in the international canoe sprint competitions this year, with a focus on the Olympic Games in the near future. 12 Feb 2026
Documentary pays tribute to Diana Ferrus and Sarah Baartman UCT’s Faculty of Humanities recently hosted a screening of ‘Bones’, a documentary by master’s student Nomandla Vilakazi. 12 Feb 2026
UCT researcher wins global grant to study AI and youth unemployment Dr Tim Köhler is among 19 researchers worldwide to receive funding from Schmidt Sciences’ AI at Work programme to conduct studies on how generative AI is transforming labour markets. 11 Feb 2026
Access to surgical care limited in peri-urban areas A new study by UCT researchers found that access to high-quality surgical care remains restricted for residents of peri-urban areas, even though they live near a healthcare facility. 10 Feb 2026
UCT graduate heading to Canada as scholarship finalist UCT graduate Muhammed Coker has been selected as a finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University. 10 Feb 2026
On-campus sport and recreation activities benefit students with disabilities Sport and recreational activities foster social inclusion and nurture a sense of belonging among students with disabilities. 10 Feb 2026
MSc student builds pilot house with soil, waste material Matimba Mabonda and his team have recently completed construction on a three-bedroom house, built using soil and other waste material. 10 Feb 2026
Demystifying drug discovery A UCT Summer School excursion unpacked the fascinating journey from molecule to medicine, blending storytelling, science and behind-the-scenes lab exploration. 09 Feb 2026
New genus of sea snail discovered in the Great African Seaforest Scientists from UCT’s Department of Biological Sciences have been involved in an international research project which shows a parasitic sea snail that represents an entirely new genus. 06 Feb 2026
BIOGRIP 2026 brings South Africa’s biogeochemistry community together Hundreds of attendees gathered at the UCT GSB from 28 to 30 January for the BIOGRIP 2026 Conference. 04 Feb 2026
‘Welcome to the global centre of excellence’ UCT is the ‘place to be’, said one student when they arrived on campus for the 2026 Parent Orientation assembly. 04 Feb 2026
UCT and CAF celebrate football leadership graduates UCT and CAF celebrated the graduation of the latest cohort of their joint Management Executive Programme aimed at professionalising football leadership on the continent. 04 Feb 2026
Integrate mental health support into HIV care A new study led by UCT highlights the importance of integrating mental health support into HIV care to assist people living with HIV. 03 Feb 2026
Global philosophical traditions meet at UCT UCT’s Department of Philosophy hosted the 2026 Philosophical Society of Southern Africa Annual Conference, welcoming more than 200 delegates from over 30 countries. 30 Jan 2026
The mechanics of ageing During the annual Dr Stuart Saunders Memorial Lecture, Emer Prof Wieland Gevers explored how and why humans age. 30 Jan 2026
UCT scholar earns international honour for ethics work UCT scholar Dr Marianne Camerer was honoured with the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award for her sterling work in the fight against corruption. 30 Jan 2026
Childhood exposure to violence carries long-term neurodevelopmental risks Research found that exposing children to violence leads to anxiety, heightened stress levels and aggressive and impulsive behaviour. 29 Jan 2026
UCT law professor wins coveted Afrikaans literature prize Prof Jaco Barnard-Naude was recently awarded the coveted Ingrid Jonker Literary Prize – widely considered the highest honour for debut Afrikaans poetry. 29 Jan 2026
In an age of incivility, humanity must lead UCT hosted the sixth annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture to honour and celebrate the late Prof Bongani Mayosi’s legacy. 28 Jan 2026
UCT prof joins call to strengthen Africa-led research, development Prof Jo-Ann Passmore has joined other Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellows to author a research paper that highlights practical, Africa-led actions to strengthen health research and development ecosystems. 28 Jan 2026
Cultivating compassion in healthcare Dr Heidi Matisonn delivered a Summer School lecture on the importance of adopting compassion in the healthcare sector. 28 Jan 2026
‘I’ll never forget representing SA’ UCT kickboxer Saskia Jantjes reflects on competing at the WKA World Championship, where she became the university’s first kickboxer to receive national colours. 28 Jan 2026
TB harnesses part of immune defence system to cause infection Scientists from UCT have contributed to an international study that shed new light on why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis. 26 Jan 2026
Information warfare Clickbait, chaos and credibility are rooted in information warfare, according to seasoned journalist Paula Slier. 26 Jan 2026
Persistence, not perfection Recognised at UCT’s 2025 Student Leadership Awards, Someleze Honest Mbele’s journey through Engineers Without Borders reflects resilience, empathy and people-centred engineering. 26 Jan 2026
UCT leads in eight subjects nationally in latest subject rankings Three UCT disciplines have been ranked in the global top 100 in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, with the university placing first in eight subjects in South Africa. 23 Jan 2026
UCT student steers national goalball team to victory As assistant goalball coach, Sinegugu Silara played an integral part in steering her team to victory during the National School Sport Championships in December. 22 Jan 2026
Crime in the age of algorithms Daily Maverick journalist Caryn Dolley delivered her Summer School lecture at UCT this week, detailing how crime has evolved to use the latest technologies. 22 Jan 2026
Study shows humans use local dialects to communicate with honeyguides UCT researchers and international collaborators have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct “dialects” when communicating with honeyguide birds. 22 Jan 2026
How oceans recover after global catastrophe Dr Claire Browning has led an international team of scientists to uncover fossil evidence of a tiny ecosystem that helped kick-start the recovery of Earth’s oceans after a global mass extinction. 19 Jan 2026
 
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