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Inspiring Young Minds: UCT’s Summer School Programme at Masiphumelele
UCT’s Summer School programme, in collaboration with IkamvaYouth, is inspiring young minds in Masiphumelele. Experts in anaesthesia and astronomy opened up new worlds for eager learners at the summer school class on 22 June 2024.
26 Jun 2024
How to curb the global spread of Non-Communicable Diseases
In Lara Dugas’s final MasterScience chapter, she explores effective strategies to tackle the global rise of NCDs – including nutrition policies, innovative climate solutions and improved healthcare access.
21 Jun 2024
Drivers of Non-Communicable Diseases: Lessons from low-income countries
AXA Chair in Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Lara Dugas, and the University of Cape Town uncover the main drivers behind the global spread of NCDs in low-income regions and the global implications.
21 Jun 2024
Non-Communicable Diseases: The silent pandemic
Did you know that more than a quarter of people in both low and middle-income countries are struggling with obesity and being overweight?
21 Jun 2024
Catalysis Institute: Shaping a sustainable future
UCT’s Artificial Intelligence Research Unit is pioneering AI research to meet Africa’s unique developmental needs.
07 Jun 2024
Transforming higher education access
UCT's 100UP programme bridges the higher education access gap for students coming from marginalised communities in the Western Cape, helping them reach new heights.
07 Jun 2024
Youth Month
Showcasing excellence at UCT
The ‘Showcase Excellence at UCT’ event underscored the university’s commitment to excellence.
07 Jun 2024
AI Innovation for Africa’s future
UCT’s Artificial Intelligence Research Unit is pioneering AI research to meet Africa’s unique developmental needs.
05 Jun 2024
Transforming Child Healthcare in Africa
UCT’s African Paediatric Fellowship Programme (APFP) is transforming child healthcare in Africa by training a new generation of paediatric leaders.
05 Jun 2024
Chasing Dreams: Ntokozo Makhaza’s rugby excellence
Ntokozo Makhaza, a UCT Ikey Tigers rugby star, recounts his inspiring journey to winning the ‘2024 FNB Overall Player That Rocks’ award.
05 Jun 2024
Youth Month
Thabisa Dinga is giving back to KwaLanga through her love for music and dance
UCT master’s student Thabisa Dinga is teaching KwaLanga youth life skills through her passion for music and dance
23 Jun 2023
Youth Month
UCT student Kai Goodall wants to help society through his passion for engineering
Master’s student Kai Goodall wants to inspire young people to use their passions to benefit society.
16 Jun 2023
Youth Month
UCT launches the ‘University of the Future’ project
UCT launched the ‘University of the Future’ project on Wednesday, 31 May 2023.
05 Jun 2023
UCT’s Semester Study Abroad students share their experiences
Semester Study Abroad students share some insight into their experiences studying at the University of Cape Town.
30 Jun 2022
UCT launches cutting-edge facilities for teaching and learning
UCT officially launched its One Button Studios, a ground breaking new facility for teaching and learning.
30 Jun 2022
UCT launches digital learning platform ‘Amathuba’
Amathuba is an easy-to-use learning platform that supports a wide range of teaching modes.
30 Jun 2022
Launch of the UCT Digital Bootcamp
Vice-Chancellor Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng announced the launch of the UCT Digital Bootcamp on Wednesday, 22 June 2022 as part of Vision 2030.
24 Jun 2022
VC invitation to the launch of an innovative digital pilot project
UCT is to launch a new digital programme in partnership with Umuzi.
21 Jun 2022
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