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Four UCT academics ranked among top 1% of most-cited researchers UCT researchers' global impact has been recognised in Clarivate’s 2024 Highly Cited Researchers list. 25 Feb 2025

A market with unfulfilled potential: Who is SA’s working class? UCT’s Liberty Institute’s ‘The Majority Report 2025’ places SA’s working class in the context of its expansion and great spending power. 24 Feb 2025

‘Language can be an instrument to bring people together’ UCT PhD candidate Naledi Maponopono has been appointed as a member of Pan South African Language Board. 20 Feb 2025

UCT alum ‘humbled’ to receive McCall MacBain Regional Award Mbulelo Ncube has received the McCall MacBain Regional Award. 20 Feb 2025

Welcome festival marks new chapter for UCT newcomers The start of the academic programme at UCT was marked by the annual welcome festival, which took place on 13 February. 19 Feb 2025

Students’ elective abroad demonstrates ‘medicine is truly a universal language’ Two sixth-year UCT medical students described their elective in Austria as an enriching, eye-opening experience. 17 Feb 2025

A step towards multilingualism and equity in South African education President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act and the Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education will be implemented this year. 17 Feb 2025

Ikey Tigers rally supporters with new jersey ahead of 2025 Varsity Cup he UCT Ikey Tigers went all out to creatively unveil their new supporters’ jersey ahead of the 2025 Varsity Cup tournament. 13 Feb 2025

Elections 2024: Little accommodation for blind and visually impaired voters A study led by researchers in UCT’s Including Disability in Education in Africa revealed that there was little accommodation for blind and visually impaired voters during the 2024 general election. 12 Feb 2025

UCT alum ‘humbled’ to receive McCall MacBain Regional Award Mbulelo Ncube has received the McCall MacBain Regional Award. 11 Feb 2025

Prof Kelly Chibale receives Queens’ College Honorary Fellowship UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale was recently conferred an honorary fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the drug discovery field. 10 Feb 2025

Proton Therapy Initiative paves the way for cutting-edge cancer treatment UCT officially launched the UCT Proton Therapy Initiative at an event held at the Neuroscience Institute Auditorium at Groote Schuur Hospital on 29 January. 06 Feb 2025

Former Bafana Bafana coach ready to steer UCT’s Women’s Football With the appointment of former Bafana Bafana international Nasief Morris as UCT Women’s Football team coach, excitement is building for their Hollywoodbets Super League debut. 06 Feb 2025

Excitement as UCT welcomes more than 4 000 first-years UCT’s upper campus came alive on Saturday, 1 February, as more than 4 000 first-year students were officially welcomed. 05 Feb 2025

UTF expands with launch of UTF II The UTF recently announced the launch of UTF II, a new phase of investment aimed at furthering the commercialisation of innovative research emerging from South African universities. 05 Feb 2025

Disinformation nation: Weaponising words and communication Disinformation has thrived in South Africa with the assistance, oftentimes of people within the system, leading to unsettling consequences, according to author Caryn Dolley. 05 Feb 2025

Study shows urban food gardens create bonds for young Capetonians Urban agriculture not only promotes sustainable cities but also strengthen social cohesion by creating shared spaces for collaboration and learning. 04 Feb 2025 Republished

Talking UCT legacy with VC Legacy was uppermost on UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela’s mind when he addressed the attendees at Summer School. 04 Feb 2025

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