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Looted African belongings must be returned Calls for the return of looted belongings have become part of a global conversation about decolonisation, justice and healing. 29 Dec 2025 Republished
Strengthening UCT’s strategic partnerships from Africa to Asia UCT advanced key partnerships in Hangzhou, China, strengthening Africa–Asia collaboration in research and innovation. 24 Dec 2025
George Hull on winning a 2025 National University Teaching Award Fresh from winning a 2025 National University Teaching Award, Assoc Prof George Hull speaks about his teaching philosophy, influences and innovation in the classroom. 22 Dec 2025
Student fencer shines at Cape Open Alexandra Lancaster bagged a silver medal in the Cape Town National Fencing Open Tournament. 19 Dec 2025
Western Cape children face dual nutrition crisis UCT’s Emer Prof Marjanne Senekal has conducted research which found that young children face a double burden of malnutrition, with stunting and obesity occurring at worrying levels. 19 Dec 2025
Storytelling as a research skill UCT’s Knowledge Co-op hosted a workshop with knowledge translation specialist Renira Narrandes on how storytelling can make research clearer and more engaging. 18 Dec 2025
A legacy of data, justice and community Prof Murray Leibbrandt honoured the late Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson at SALDRU’s 50th anniversary, reflecting on his moral clarity, mentorship and enduring influence on South African inequality research. 18 Dec 2025
UCT students set the pace at Greenovate UCT students’ sustainable research and innovation earned them multiple top honours at this year's Greenovate Awards. 18 Dec 2025
A life of impact: UCT bids a warm farewell to Prof Murray Leibbrandt UCT’s SALDRU bid farewell to Prof Murray Leibbrandt, recognising his profound impact as a scholar, mentor and leader. 17 Dec 2025
Reflections on 50 years of data, facts and people SALDRU marked its 50th anniversary with an afternoon of reflection, a trip down memory lane, critique, and celebration.  17 Dec 2025
A humanising lens on transformation at UCT A new special issue of ‘Transformation in Higher Education’ showcases UCT scholarship that places dignity, care and inclusion at the heart of institutional change. 17 Dec 2025
A fond farewell to prof of the people Ahead of his retirement, UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences held a farewell event in honour of Professor Leslie London on Tuesday, 9 December. 15 Dec 2025
Professor Dan Stein (1962–2025) The University of Cape Town (UCT) community and peers are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Dan Stein. 12 Dec 2025
Associate Professor Hillel Tuvia Goodman (1933–2025) Associate Professor Hillel Tuvia Goodman passed away on 11 November 2025. 09 Dec 2025
Emeritus Professor William Bond (1948–2025) Emeritus Professor William Bond passed away on 4 December 2025. 09 Dec 2025
A Glenara gathering of extraordinary educators UCT honoured four outstanding educators at the 2024 Distinguished Teacher Awards, celebrating their transformative approaches to teaching and student success. 08 Dec 2025
AI helps tailor TB and malaria drugs for African patients New UCT-led research uses AI to personalise malaria and TB dosing for Africa’s genetically diverse populations. 05 Dec 2025
The taste of victory Brewing UCT made it four consecutive best-beer wins at the 2025 Intervarsity Brewing Challenge. 04 Dec 2025
Students showcase entrepreneurial prowess at competition finals UCT’s student entrepreneurs have done it again – scoring top honours in the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition and the ABSA Innovation Challenge. 03 Dec 2025
UCT leads Africa in two major international rankings Geography and Public Health stand out for UCT in the latest world rankings of academic subjects. 02 Dec 2025
Summer School returns in January  2026 UCT’s flagship Summer School programme will be back in January. This is the only programme of its kind on the continent. 01 Dec 2025
A night of elegance and affirmation at UCT’s staff awards UCT hosted its annual staff awards on 24 November to honour more than 300 staff members across academic, technical, research, support, and administrative roles. 01 Dec 2025
Innovative programme promotes community-based palliative care The Compassionate Communities of Care project will set a firm foundation to develop a multi-sectoral, community-led palliative care programme in Manenberg and Heideveld. 01 Dec 2025
Top honours for UCT in inaugural Effie College Challenge UCT has emerged as the standout performer in South Africa’s first-ever Effie College Challenge, securing both first and second place in a competition. 26 Nov 2025
‘I’m honoured to continue serving UCT’ UCT’s hospitality manager, Patrick Rezandt, is a recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Service Excellence Award 25 Nov 2025
Immunity, outbreaks and building vaccine sovereignty UCT hosted its final inaugural lecture of its 2025 series on 20 November. It was delivered by Prof Wendy Burgers in the New Learning Centre Lecture Theatre on the Faculty of Health Sciences campus. 25 Nov 2025
Riashna Sithaldeen, Deepti Charitar share VC’s Service Excellence Award For their role in conceptualising the UCT Chatbot project and supporting its successful implementation, Dr Riashna Sithaldeen and Dr Deepti Charitar were named recipients of the 2025 VC’s Service Excellence Award. 25 Nov 2025
UCT’s CMD celebrates nine MACE Excellence Awards UCT’s Communication and Marketing Department scooped nine awards at this year’s MACE Awards hosted in Johannesburg recently. 25 Nov 2025
What indigenous health services mean for students Collaborative, holistic care for students is being endorsed with UCT’s indigenous health advisory services. 25 Nov 2025
‘Stay strong in the fight’ UCT joined the national call on 21 November to observe 15 minutes of silence to raise awareness on the scourge of SGBV. 24 Nov 2025
 
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