Media communications University of Cape Town
Media communications
The media liaison office issues official media releases and statements to highlight some of the key university activities as well as developments around – among others – the executive, staff and students. The office also serves to connect the media with UCT academics and subject matter experts.
Latest media communications
UCT medical graduate’s journey to excellence and leadership anchored by father’s sage words
14:08, 11 April 2025
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UCT researchers sound alarm on teen vaping crisis, urge urgent implementation of Tobacco Control Bill
08:39, 11 April 2025
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Host-parasite interactions drive the evolution of nestling ornamentation in birds – UCT research
13:30, 10 April 2025
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UCT Climate Risk Lab reveals misplaced blame for climate crisis across Africa
12:01, 10 April 2025
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First aid for kids’ kidneys: UCT professor champions African innovation
13:59, 9 April 2025
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UCT study explores using seawater instead of drinking water to flush toilets
10:39, 9 April 2025
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Shaping education: UCT lecture to explore how assessment drives learning and inspires pedagogical innovation
08:52, 7 April 2025
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UCT to host conversation tackling practical imperatives of sustainable urbanisation for Africa
14:52, 3 April 2025
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UCT’s award-winning student leader and aspirant neuroscientist opens doors for fellow students
14:02, 2 April 2025
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UCT hosts groundbreaking hackathon to solve pressing health challenges
08:28, 2 April 2025
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UCT hosts “South Africa at 30 years of democracy conference”: Exploring policy pathways for South Africa’s future
14:15, 1 April 2025
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UCT research explores tobacco and alcohol consumption impact on household spending in South Africa
08:44, 1 April 2025
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Almost 6 000 students to graduate as UCT graduation gets under way
10:55, 31 March 2025
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UCT professor’s lecture addresses institutional racism in higher education
12:01, 27 March 2025
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UCT joins forces with French university to launch first dual degree programme in Africa
11:42, 26 March 2025
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UCT lecture to address growing public health concern of kidney disease in adults and children
12:08, 24 March 2025
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PEPFAR funding freeze will lead to 601 000 HIV-related deaths in SA, experts warn
13:25, 18 March 2025
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Defending open society: UCT lecture confronts rising threats to democracy and justice
12:03, 18 March 2025
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Landmark global summit advances commitment to social justice in open access publishing
09:00, 13 March 2025
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UCT underscores commitment to multilingualism through new language policy
11:52, 12 March 2025
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UCT study finds high prevalence of critical illness in African hospitals
08:25, 28 February 2025
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