Aimed at countering imbalances in international research collaborations, the first-ever Africa Charter forum gathered to spearhead an implementation plan towards driving greater equity.

UCT’s Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa has joined a network of global leaders working to strengthen epidemic analytics and modelling capacity through the GS LEARN initiative.

A newly described South African seaweed species, Mzanzia boltonii, has been named in honour of UCT marine botanist Emer Prof John J Bolton.

The third annual Heritage Day Sitting Volleyball Tournament took place on 24 September and featured two University of Cape Town (UCT) Volleyball teams competing against four ParaVolley Western Cape teams: iKapa Storm, Thumamina, and two Zama teams.

The ‘African Independence. Norwegian Solidarity.’ exhibition was opened at the CAS Gallery on 21 September, with the Norwegian ambassador and other honourable guests in attendance.

Africa can turn its considerable human and natural resources into inclusive and sustained prosperity – this was the conclusion of Prof Amin Karimu’s inaugural lecture.