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Tackling kidney disease in children across Africa Prof Mignon McCulloch delivered the second inaugural lecture of the year at UCT last week, focusing on kidney diseases in Africa and beyond. 02 Apr 2025
Turning challenges into change Inspirational graduate Callum Ryan Beukes’ journey from uncertainty to celebrated student leader highlights the power of personal growth, inclusion, and courageous visibility at UCT. 02 Apr 2025
Third PanSALB chairpersonship term for UCT prof Prof Lolie Makhubu-Badenhorst’s re-election as the chairperson of PanSALB for a third term brings promising prospects for the country. 01 Apr 2025
Curiosity, commitment and leadership: Aloy Gowne’s journey of growth UCT staffer Aloy Gowne will add another milestone in his successful career when he graduates with his master’s degree. 31 Mar 2025
Balancing numbers and strides As the Eswatini-born Wonder Mathabela celebrates the completion of his degree at UCT’s autumn graduation, he also reflects on his achievements on the track. 31 Mar 2025
UCT, Havard partnership brings surgical hackathon to Cape Town The hackathon marks a significant milestone in the UCT–Harvard partnership, fostering stronger academic ties and expanding avenues for future research collaborations. 31 Mar 2025
UCT GSB’s EMBA ranked best in Africa and 11th globally The UCT GSB reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s leading business schools, as its EMBA was named the top EMBA programme in Africa and 11th globally. 27 Mar 2025
Bridging the gap between upper campus and the health sciences Leadership is all about service, says Blessing Gumbu, a 2024 Student Leadership Award recipient who opened the doors of Health Sciences societies to upper campus students. 27 Mar 2025
International student’s rocky road to graduation After a few stops and starts, Innocent Biringanine will graduate with his degree in audiology. 26 Mar 2025
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Foregrounding Africa: UCT and VC leads on international stage
UCT and VC lead the IARU Presidents Meeting at ETH Zurich.
UCT and VC lead the IARU Presidents Meeting at ETH Zurich.
27 Feb 2025
‘I lost two pieces of myself that day’
After a devastating family tragedy, Micheala Ruth September will graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies – with distinction.
After a devastating family tragedy, Micheala Ruth September will graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies – with distinction.
25 Mar 2025
The impact of informal settlements on water quality
UCT lecturer and PhD candidate Kalpana Maraj delivered her research findings at the International Water Association Water Reclamation and Reuse Conference last week.
UCT lecturer and PhD candidate Kalpana Maraj delivered her research findings at the International Water Association Water Reclamation and Reuse Conference last week.
24 Mar 2025
 
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