News How and why (or why not) palaeontologists communicate with the public

Palaeontologists and paleo-communicators are invited to take part in an international survey, ahead of the 7th International Palaeontology Congress in Cape Town, from 30 November to 3 December 2026.

26 Oct 2026 - 3 min read
 
News The ethics of artificial womb technology

Emer Prof Silke Dyer discussed the ethics of partial ectogenesis during a lunch time lecture.

26 Oct 2026 - 7 min read
 
Newsbyte UCT Choir to host its first gala concert

The UCT Choir will host a gala concert in the Sarah Baartman Hall on Saturday, 24 October, at 19:00.

23 Oct 2026 - 1 min read
 
News UCT advances global efforts to discover next-generation TB treatments

UCT is helping to shape global decisions on which TB drug candidates should advance.

23 Oct 2026 - 6 min read
 
News ‘Prodding’ Sayuran Pillay clinches VC Award

After being crowned this year’s VC Award recipient, Sayuran Pillay spoke about student leadership at UCT.

23 Oct 2026 - 5 min read
 
News UCT alumni put science into action

What do tracking endangered vultures across Africa and managing Cape Town’s response to water shortages, pandemics and energy insecurity have in common?

23 Oct 2026 - 5 min read