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Summit highlights ubuntu

A successful end to the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit could not happen without talking about what makes the continent special.

A successful end to the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit could not happen without talking about what makes the continent special.

Africa’s top university co-hosts first THE Summit on home soil

UCT, in partnership with the University of Bristol, are co-hosting the 14th annual Times Higher Education World Academic Summit.

UCT, in partnership with the University of Bristol, are co-hosting the 14th annual Times Higher Education World Academic Summit.

The Times Higher Education Summit is under way

The event is in Cape Town — the first time on the African continent — and has brought together university leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, civil society and student leaders from around the world.

The event is in Cape Town — the first time on the African continent — and has brought together university leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, civil society and student leaders from around the world.

UCT summit to open doors for Africa

UCT is hosting the Times Higher Education Academic Summit this week to strengthen ties with global partners and create new opportunities for Africa.

UCT is hosting the Times Higher Education Academic Summit this week to strengthen ties with global partners and create new opportunities for Africa.

NEWS

News UCT joins BRICS partners to amplify health sovereignty

Prof Sudesh Sivarasu spoke to UCT News about the launch of the innovative BRICS BioDesign Programme.

12 Oct 2026 - 10 min read

News The premium on supporting recovery

At the recent recovery walk, the Student Wellness Service made it clear that together, nothing is insurmountable.

12 Oct 2026 - 4 min read

News Conference explores governance, leadership and South-South partnerships

Envisioning Africa’s Futures brought together scholars, policymakers and practitioners to explore governance, leadership and South–South partnerships.

09 Oct 2026 - 8 min read

News UCT-led international study uncovers gene clues to severe COVID-19 in children

Researchers from UCT and the University of Southampton, together with international partners, have identified patterns of gene expression associated with severe COVID-19 in children.

09 Oct 2026 - 3 min read

Newsbyte Discover where a science degree can lead

UCT will host its Distinguished Alumni Lecture on Thursday, 15 October, at 18:00.

09 Oct 2026 - 1 min read

News UCT's Prof Kelly Chibale receives honorary doctorate from the University of Bologna

Professor Kelly Chibale shares his journey in drug discovery and the story of the centre he founded to train a new generation of African scientists.

08 Oct 2026 - 5 min read Republished

UCT hosts conference on Ageing in Place UCT recently hosted the IARU Ageing, Longevity and Health Meeting, bringing together researchers from around the world to explore the theme of ‘Ageing in Place’. 08 Oct 2026

South Africans spend up to R1m on weddings and R140K on tombstones A new UCT study explores why South Africans celebrate, how much they spend and what this means for businesses and marketers. 08 Oct 2026

UCT hosts inaugural Africa Charter forum Aimed at countering imbalances in international research collaborations, the first-ever Africa Charter forum gathered to spearhead an implementation plan towards driving greater equity. 07 Oct 2026

UCT’s MASHA secures R14 million award to strengthen epidemic modelling UCT’s Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa has joined a network of global leaders working to strengthen epidemic analytics and modelling capacity through the GS LEARN initiative. 07 Oct 2026

Seaweed species named in honour of UCT scientist A newly described South African seaweed species, Mzanzia boltonii, has been named in honour of UCT marine botanist Emer Prof John J Bolton. 07 Oct 2026

Third time’s the charm at Heritage Day Sitting Volleyball Tournament The third annual Heritage Day Sitting Volleyball Tournament took place on 24 September and featured two University of Cape Town (UCT) Volleyball teams competing against four ParaVolley Western Cape teams: iKapa Storm, Thumamina, and two Zama teams. 06 Oct 2026

Celebrating African autonomy and Norwegian camaraderie The ‘African Independence. Norwegian Solidarity.’ exhibition was opened at the CAS Gallery on 21 September, with the Norwegian ambassador and other honourable guests in attendance. 06 Oct 2026

Turning Africa’s wealth into prosperity is possible Africa can turn its considerable human and natural resources into inclusive and sustained prosperity – this was the conclusion of Prof Amin Karimu’s inaugural lecture. 06 Oct 2026

UCT strengthens global partnerships Three agreements signed during the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit reaffirmed UCT’s commitment to research collaboration, international engagement and more equitable global partnerships. 05 Oct 2026

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Celebrating African autonomy and Norwegian camaraderie

The ‘African Independence. Norwegian Solidarity.’ exhibition was opened at the CAS Gallery on 21 September, with the Norwegian ambassador and other honourable guests in attendance.

The ‘African Independence. Norwegian Solidarity.’ exhibition was opened at the CAS Gallery on 21 September, with the Norwegian ambassador and other honourable guests in attendance.

06 Oct 2026 - 9 min read

UCT Innovation District to broaden city’s imagination

UCT’s Prof Edgar Pieterse served on a panel that explored how global universities shape their cities at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit this week.

UCT’s Prof Edgar Pieterse served on a panel that explored how global universities shape their cities at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit this week.

05 Oct 2026 - 6 min read

UCT unveils isiXhosa mathematics glossary

At UCT’s International Translation Day event, a PanSALB-verified isiXhosa glossary for first-year mathematics was launched alongside a call to make deaf inclusion ordinary.

At UCT’s International Translation Day event, a PanSALB-verified isiXhosa glossary for first-year mathematics was launched alongside a call to make deaf inclusion ordinary.

28 Sep 2026 - 6 min read

Ouch! One in seven hospital patients in Africa suffers severe pain

A landmark study led by UCT found that two-thirds of adults admitted to hospitals across Africa experienced pain, while one in seven suffered severe pain.

A landmark study led by UCT found that two-thirds of adults admitted to hospitals across Africa experienced pain, while one in seven suffered severe pain.

25 Sep 2026 - 5 min read

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