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Women researchers take centre stage at Soapbox Science 2025 The V&A Waterfront’s Clocktower precinct transformed into a vibrant, open-air laboratory as women scientists from across the province shared their research with the public. 18 Nov 2025
UCT marks milestone in South Africa–Italy astronomy partnership UCT hosted Italian astrophysicist Dr Grazia Umana to mark the conclusion of RADIOMAP, a three-year South Africa–Italy partnership advancing astronomy through the MeerKAT and SKA projects. 18 Nov 2025
UCT, partners urge united action to break cycles of violence Launched at UCT on 4 November, the ‘South African Child Gauge’ 2025 calls for united action to break the cycles of harm that pass from one generation to the next. 14 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
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
Money, accounting and banking Prof Phillip de Jager focused on how accounting conventions influence our understanding of money. 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 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
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
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
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

 
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