Faith, passion and hard work were poured into Dr Obakeng Jona’s doctoral research, which focused on improving women’s healthcare.

The experiences, pathways, challenges and victories of women referees in elite rugby are captured in Philip Broster’s PhD dissertation.

Language as a tool for the normalisation and acceptance of gender-based violence, takes centre stage in Silulundi Coki’s master’s research.

For Lucky Geluk, a beloved plushie carried memories of a difficult first year at UCT – and became a reminder to trust the person she had become.

Ncikazi Nyoka will graduate with her master’s in disability studies on Wednesday, 9 September.

Féranaaz Farista’s PhD research hones in on the lived experiences of Muslim breastfeeding mothers, some of whom returned to work after the birth of their children.

In her PhD dissertation, Nokuthula Olorunju examines what a constitutional approach to AI and the rule of law looks like.

Having harnessed neuroscience to interrogate consumer decision-making, marketing executive Ayanda Vilakazi is soon to graduate with his second doctoral degree on 9 September.

Sheep farmer Charl Johannes van der Merwe’s graduation at the age of 80 will not only contribute to the betterment of fellow farmers in the Upper Karoo but also motivate them to continue with their studies.

A physiotherapist from Bulawayo has completed a four-year PhD at UCT, showing that when fathers and siblings are part of a child’s rehabilitation, everyone benefits.

For UCT PhD graduate Dawn Green, San fine-line rock paintings are much more than images left behind by people in the past.

UCT celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Health Sciences on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 14:00.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated its third cohort of Faculty of Commerce graduates at the spring graduations on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 10:00.

UCT celebrated a second cohort of Faculty of Humanities graduates during the spring graduations on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 18:00.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated its second cohort of Faculty of Commerce graduates, alongside graduates from the Faculty of Law, on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 14:00.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Science on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 10:00.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 18:00.

UCT celebrated the achievements of graduates from the Faculty of Humanities on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 14:00.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated graduates from the Faculty of Commerce on Monday, 7 September 2026 at 10:00.

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