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Why South Africa needs its own educational playbook UCT’s Prof François Cilliers delivered his inaugural lecture on 9 April, unpacking the complex relationship between theory, research and practice. 14 Apr 2025
Building interdisciplinary partnerships to drive innovation and improve cancer outcomes Three new research grants have been awarded to advance the understanding, prevention and comprehensive management of cancer. 14 Apr 2025
Study in Cape Town looked at using seawater to flush toilets South Africa’s Water Research Commission recently commissioned a study into using seawater to flush toilets in Cape Town. 10 Apr 2025 Republished
UCT researchers further global effort to study Antarctic ice loss UCT researchers explored Antarctica’s Fimbul Ice Shelf, collecting data to model future climate shifts and marking South Africa’s return to Antarctic glaciology. 10 Apr 2025
Address SA’s adolescent vaping catastrophe Vaping among teens in South Africa has been described as a public health crisis, and dealing with it is a collective effort. 09 Apr 2025
The struggle for equity in post-school education 30 years on UCT’s SALDRU hosted the ‘South Africa at 30 years of democracy conference’ to take stock and to identify new pathways to unlock South Africa’s potential. 04 Apr 2025
UCT project addresses heat risks in vulnerable communities The UCT-based research project, Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa, is at the forefront of tackling extreme heat risks in vulnerable communities. 03 Apr 2025
Adversity shapes final stretch to PhD As Dr Kevin Musungu neared the end of his PhD, he learnt harsh life lessons very fast. 02 Apr 2025
Tackling kidney disease in children across Africa Prof Mignon McCulloch delivered the second inaugural lecture of the year at UCT last week, focusing on kidney diseases in Africa and beyond. 02 Apr 2025
UCT rises in key disciplines in QS subject rankings UCT ranked 15th globally in Development Studies in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. 02 Apr 2025
Third PanSALB chairpersonship term for UCT prof Prof Lolie Makhubu-Badenhorst’s re-election as the chairperson of PanSALB for a third term brings promising prospects for the country. 01 Apr 2025
UCT partners with French university to launch Africa’s first dual degree UCT has teamed up with Sciences Po to offer students a prestigious, internationally recognised dual degree programme. 28 Mar 2025
UCT GSB’s EMBA ranked best in Africa and 11th globally The UCT GSB reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s leading business schools, as its EMBA was named the top EMBA programme in Africa and 11th globally. 27 Mar 2025
The candour of institutionalised racism in higher education UCT Humanities dean Prof Shose Kessi’s inaugural lecture focused on the hot-button topic of institutional racism. 25 Mar 2025
Pills, prayer, perseverance – the mainstay of Muya Koloko’s PhD A PhD can get tough. But thanks to the three p’s and a supportive village, Muya Koloko will graduate with his doctorate in media studies on 1 April. 25 Mar 2025
The impact of informal settlements on water quality UCT lecturer and PhD candidate Kalpana Maraj delivered her research findings at the International Water Association Water Reclamation and Reuse Conference last week. 24 Mar 2025
Addressing the comorbidity challenge around TB in SA This World TB Day we highlight some of this work being done by researchers at UCT who are working to address the comorbidity challenge of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV: a serious public health threat. 24 Mar 2025
Tackling the challenges of tuberculosis in South Africa Researchers at the UCT Faculty of Health Sciences are working to tackle TB on many fronts. To commemorate World TB Day, we spotlight a few examples of cutting-edge TB research at UCT. 24 Mar 2025
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