News A healer by day, a dancer at night

UCT student Nina Petersen has found purpose in occupational therapy and in hip-hop dancing, teaching and performing.

20 Aug 2026 - 4 min read Women’s Month
 
Videos Third Year, two disciplines: Nina Petersen on OT and hip-hop

Nina Petersen is a third-year UCT Occupational Therapy student and professional hip-hop dancer who is finding connections between healthcare, movement and teaching.

20 Aug 2026
 
News From a rusty Beetle to UCT’s 2030 Teaching blueprint

UCT deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning Professor Brandon Collier-Reed on his 19 months in office, new strategy and his beloved VW Beetle

20 Aug 2026 - 7 min read
 
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