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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 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.

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 Universities must prepare graduates for a world of perpetual upskilling

Prof Thokozani Majozi explored how universities can keep pace with the changing world during a panel discussion at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit.

30 Sep 2026 - 7 min read

News A delicate balancing act as SRC president

Kitso Mojapelo spoke about his ‘fulfilling’ tenure as SRC president as his term comes to an end.

30 Sep 2026 - 5 min read

News PeeCycling technology put to work at DHL Stadium

The novel system that turns urine into high-quality, sustainable fertiliser collected thousands of litres of urine at the DHL Stadium in August.

30 Sep 2026 - 7 min read

News Emerita Professor Sue Harrison elected Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering

UCT’s Emer Prof Sue Harrison has been recognised for her distinguished contribution to engineering research, innovation and capacity development.

29 Sep 2026 - 4 min read

News Western Cape children caught in pesticide drift

A study found that household pesticide use and pesticide spray drift were consistently associated with higher levels of pesticide-related chemicals in children’s urine.

25 Sep 2026 - 6 min read

News 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.

25 Sep 2026 - 5 min read

New tests could slash SA’s TB deaths by two-thirds A study suggests that new tests could reduce TB incidence by 49% and TB mortality by as much as 67%, over the next 15 years. 23 Sep 2026

Student’s tech start-up prioritises ‘overlooked’ businesses Tennsa builds software technology that helps clients’ businesses grow. 23 Sep 2026

African Inequality Review to fill in the gaps for policymakers The aim of this multi-country research and policy initiative is to scrutinise factors that drive inequality across Africa. 23 Sep 2026

Prof Mushi Matjila’s inaugural lecture – an ode to ‘dear mother’ Prof Mushi Matjila delivered his inaugural lecture on Thursday, 17 September. 22 Sep 2026

How UCT research helps reshape sport Research collaboration with sporting organisations shows how evidence can move from the laboratory to the playing field. 22 Sep 2026

Cheers to 25 years of impactful social science research UCT’s Centre for Social Science Research celebrated its 25th anniversary on Wednesday, 16 September. 22 Sep 2026

Step into Design Thinking Week at UCT Design Thinking Week is taking place from 23 to 27 November at the Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking Afrika on UCT’s middle campus. 22 Sep 2026

UCT to lead pan-African drive to image the continent’s deadliest infections A new consortium led by UCT will put advanced, locally built and maintained light microscopes into the hands of African researchers tackling TB. 21 Sep 2026

Work mode for bursary beneficiaries A bursary handover by KEPCO KPS and Eskom Rotek Industries brought renewed focus and joy to students in pursuit of their dreams. 18 Sep 2026

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Ubuntu Rising moves African youth from potential to influence

Ubuntu Rising brought young Africans and institutions together to turn youth potential into influence, innovation and dignified work across the continent’s health systems.

Ubuntu Rising brought young Africans and institutions together to turn youth potential into influence, innovation and dignified work across the continent’s health systems.

17 Sep 2026 - 5 min read

UCT student takes SA student voice to global AI and education debate

A UCT postgraduate student is helping to shape international conversations about artificial intelligence, open education and the future of higher education.

A UCT postgraduate student is helping to shape international conversations about artificial intelligence, open education and the future of higher education.

17 Sep 2026 - 6 min read

From a PhD student’s death to better postgraduate supervision

A friend’s death became the catalyst for Prof Rethabile Possa to rethink how postgraduate students are supervised.

A friend’s death became the catalyst for Prof Rethabile Possa to rethink how postgraduate students are supervised.

11 Sep 2026 - 9 min read

The normalisation of GBV in isiXhosa language and literature

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

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

10 Sep 2026 - 4 min read

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