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Two UCT graduates named 2026 Rhodes Scholars Graduates Thobani Sangweni and Raphael de Sousa are named among the recipients of the 2026 Rhodes Scholarships to study at the University of Oxford. 13 Nov 2025
Take TB testing to the community to detect asymptomatic cases To cut transmission, finding TB earlier is critical, new research finds. 13 Nov 2025
Prestigious international fellowship for Prof Kelly Chibale UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale has been named a Distinguished International Fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 13 Nov 2025
Bridging campus business gap with innovative marketplace UCT student Mpilonhle Ngcoya’s business, Makethe, has done wonders in the Enactus South Africa. 12 Nov 2025
Exploring politics of knowledge and belonging in Africa’s universities Prof Suren Pillay delivered his inaugural lecture on 21 October. 12 Nov 2025
Rethinking consent in ancient DNA research Researchers argue for using “informed proxy consent” or “relational autonomy consent” in human aDNA research. 12 Nov 2025 Republished
Embracing multilingualism for a transformed UCT The MEP, OIC and RAG joined together to host the annual International Translation Day celebration, and recognise Deaf Awareness Month, on 26 September 2025. 11 Nov 2025
Money, accounting and banking Prof Phillip de Jager focused on how accounting conventions influence our understanding of money. 11 Nov 2025
UCT studentpreneurs lead the way in innovation Six visionary ventures from UCT were named national finalists in the 2025 EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity and ABSA Innovation Challenge. 11 Nov 2025
A rallying call for Africa’s urban future The African Centre for Cities at UCT has launched a report that challenges Africa to rethink the future of its cities. 10 Nov 2025
UCT’s VACFA celebrates two decades of advancing vaccinology training in Africa The Vaccines for Africa Initiative marked their 20th anniversary with the Annual African Vaccinology Course on Sunday, 2 November. 10 Nov 2025
‘UCT will always be your home’ UCT honoured the 2025 cohort of retirees during a special luncheon at Glenara on Wednesday, 5 November. 10 Nov 2025
UCT GSB MBA leads globally in sustainability and impact The MBA at the UCT GSB has once again ranked 7th globally and first in South Africa in the Better World MBA rankings. 08 Nov 2025
Celebrating over 40 years of inspiring young scientists UCT’s Department of Physics is celebrating Phenomenal Physics an outreach programme that has been igniting curiosity and excitement about science since the 1980s. 07 Nov 2025
Finding magic in the path less travelled Prof Komala Pillay delivered her inaugural lecture on 30 October, detailing her amazing journey, which was illuminated by mentors, colleagues, students, and patients. 06 Nov 2025
Carnegie-UCT’s ‘institutional ubuntu’ funds African emerging researchers Carnegie-UCT DEAL closes unexpected fellowship financial gaps caused by recent international funding withdrawals. 06 Nov 2025
‘This is an investment in dignity’ FreeOfTB is dedicated to supporting underprivileged TB patients and vulnerable communities through social, clinical, and educational outreach. 05 Nov 2025
Rest, Ami Faku and ‘painting my office red’ Dr Tessa Dowling speaks about retirement plans and looks back on teachings anchored in student success. 05 Nov 2025
Prof Mosedi Namane’s legacy of community-rooted medicine Prof Mosedi Namane’s journey from being one of UCT’s first black African medical graduates to a pioneer of community-rooted healthcare reflects a lifetime spent sowing into the lives of the people she serves. 05 Nov 2025
‘Reflective, critical and socially responsible individuals’ OSARIA seeks to generate insights that inform programme design, institutional responsiveness and student development strategies across all clusters. 30 Oct 2025
Shaping future-ready graduates UCT’s director of Careers Service, Stafford Bomester, has celebrated one year in office and is eager to play a part in shaping students to be innovative and future-ready. 29 Oct 2025
Dialogue calls for renewed academic solidarity with Palestine The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance (NMSPG) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted a public dialogue on Monday, 27 October 2025, under the theme “Liberation & the Academy: The Role of Universities in the Struggle for Palestine”. 29 Oct 2025
The silent crisis of stillbirths in Africa UCT has joined leading continental and global health partners in the fight to confront Africa’s silent crisis of stillbirths. 28 Oct 2025
‘Our leadership was about contributing to UCT’ UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela has thanked the outgoing SRC for their commitment to teamwork during their tenure. 28 Oct 2025
A day of wellness at UCT UCT staff gathered at the Sports Centre on 23 October for a Staff Wellness Day, hosted by the Department of Student Affairs. 28 Oct 2025
UCT art collection: more than décor Take a closer look at a few choice pieces of art around campus. 27 Oct 2025
Vibrant tribute to Prof Jay Pather’s transformative artistry UCT hosted a performance celebration to honour Prof Jay Pather’s contribution to scholarship and arts in South Africa and beyond. 27 Oct 2025
Cannabis boom in SA: who is benefitting? Cannabis is booming as an ingredient in everything – but is this benefiting indigenous cannabis farmers in southern Africa? 27 Oct 2025 Republished
“Cooperation over competition” UCT VC invited higher education partners to deliberately collaborate in answering the world’s grand challenges. A call-to-action he extended at the 2025 summit where UCT was announced as the 2026 THE WAS hosts – in collaboration with UoB. 24 Oct 2025
Revisiting South Africa’s first black-owned newspaper A team of UCT academics and an alumna are collaborating with journalists, creatives, and others to revisit and reimagine ‘Imvo Zabantsundu’, the first black-owned newspaper in South Africa. 24 Oct 2025
 
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