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News Professor Parsons examines tax challenges in the digital economy

Professor Shaun Parsons delivered his inaugural lecture on 13 August 2026 that looked at the complex and evolving relationship between crypto assets and tax systems.

19 Aug 2026 - 6 min read

News UCT remains South Africa’s top university in latest ShanghaiRanking

UCT remains South Africa’s leading university in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities.

19 Aug 2026 - >10 min read

News What must remain possible for Africa to flourish?

The second annual Wellbeing and Flourishing Conference will take place on 30 October.

19 Aug 2026 - 6 min read

News Study identifies gaps between gender identity and the healthcare system

A study by UCT and the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation within the LGBTQI+ community has highlighted significant barriers to gender-affirming care despite critical need.

18 Aug 2026 - 8 min read

News MSc inspires student entrepreneur to grow business

Vuyo Hlongwane has used his MSc in Chemical Engineering to add a new arm to his existing business model.

18 Aug 2026 - 4 min read

Proof that biomedical research can be sustainable The Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine celebrates two years of major sustainability achievements under the Sustainable Science Initiative. 18 Aug 2026

Why good data is the foundation for all HEMIS decisions The higher learning community gathered for the 2026 SAAIR HEMIS Institute hosted by UCT at the Graduate School of Business. 18 Aug 2026

Adapting to climate change Prof Gina Ziervogel, the director of UCT’s African Climate and Development Initiative, celebrated her ascent to full professor on Wednesday, 12 August. 14 Aug 2026

Safeguarding monetary stability in stablecoins era IMF senior leader, Dan Katz, has suggested five points for harnessing the competitive forces unleashed by stablecoin innovation, while safeguarding monetary and financial stability. 14 Aug 2026

Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition returns UCT’s South African College of Music supports the 2026 Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition, South Africa’s only vocal competition dedicated exclusively to operetta and emerging classical singers. 13 Aug 2026

‘YAZUKE’ explores African contemporary dance in an unconventional space The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies in collaboration with Baba Yaya Performing Arts Academy presented YAZUKE – a site-specific contemporary African dance production – at the forge of master blacksmith Conrad Hicks in the Bijou Building, Observatory. 13 Aug 2026

Dr Janaïs Delport on a mission to protect SA’s honey from fraud UCT postdoctoral researcher Dr Janaïs Delport has conducted work on identifying the characteristic features of authentic honey produced in the Greater Cape Floristic region. 13 Aug 2026

UCT champions a new vision for child-friendly African cities UCT has partnered with the Urban95 Academy leadership programme to reach and support a growing network of urban leaders who want to make their cities better for children. 12 Aug 2026

Health Sciences Writing Lab-led project wins Oxford VC Award Papers with Purpose, a FHS Writing Lab project, has received the University of Oxford’s VC Award. 11 Aug 2026

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Initiative empowers students in fight against human trafficking

Programme on plaza creates awareness around human trafficking, gives resources to boost safety and shows where help can be found.

Programme on plaza creates awareness around human trafficking, gives resources to boost safety and shows where help can be found.

05 Aug 2026 - 10 min read

Prenatal stress may alter brain networks that regulate children’s emotions

Researchers have found that children whose mothers experienced psychological distress during pregnancy showed measurable differences in the communication between brain regions responsible for processing and regulating emotions.

Researchers have found that children whose mothers experienced psychological distress during pregnancy showed measurable differences in the communication between brain regions responsible for processing and regulating emotions.

05 Aug 2026 - 6 min read

Parenting programmes reduce violence against teenage girls by over 60%

A UCT study in collaboration with the University of Oxford has found that parenting programmes cut physical abuse against girls by 65% and emotional abuse by 59%.

A UCT study in collaboration with the University of Oxford has found that parenting programmes cut physical abuse against girls by 65% and emotional abuse by 59%.

14 Jul 2026 - 4 min read

UCT study finds traces of banned toxic chemicals in children’s products

The study found chemical signatures associated with persistent organic pollutants in a range of products commonly used by children.

The study found chemical signatures associated with persistent organic pollutants in a range of products commonly used by children.

08 Jul 2026 - 4 min read

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