UCT ranked first out of 69 universities across Sub-Saharan Africa, which included 14 institutions from South Africa.

Carbon taxes are important ways of changing the behaviour of polluting companies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change and using tax revenue to benefit all of society.

An updated checklist provides insights into the city’s flora: from showcasing the global significance of its endemic plants to the unique ecology that has shaped this diversity.

Renowned cancer scientist Prof Sharon Prince has been honoured with the 2025 A.G. Oettlé Memorial Award for her pioneering research, leadership and dedication to developing affordable cancer therapies in South Africa.

A recently hosted research day, through departmental collaboration within the Faculty of Health Sciences, brought together the research community to engage on the importance of impactful science.