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Ikey Tigers rally supporters with new jersey ahead of 2025 Varsity Cup The UCT Ikey Tigers went all out to creatively unveil their new supporters’ jersey ahead of the 2025 Varsity Cup tournament. 13 Feb 2025
Elections 2024: Little accommodation for blind and visually impaired voters A study led by researchers in UCT’s Including Disability in Education in Africa revealed that there was little accommodation for blind and visually impaired voters during the 2024 general election. 12 Feb 2025
UCT alum ‘humbled’ to receive McCall MacBain Regional Award Mbulelo Ncube has received the McCall MacBain Regional Award. 11 Feb 2025
Prof Kelly Chibale receives Queens’ College Honorary Fellowship UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale was recently conferred an honorary fellowship in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the drug discovery field. 10 Feb 2025
Proton Therapy Initiative paves the way for cutting-edge cancer treatment UCT officially launched the UCT Proton Therapy Initiative at an event held at the Neuroscience Institute Auditorium at Groote Schuur Hospital on 29 January. 06 Feb 2025
Former Bafana Bafana coach ready to steer UCT’s Women’s Football With the appointment of former Bafana Bafana international Nasief Morris as UCT Women’s Football team coach, excitement is building for their Hollywoodbets Super League debut. 06 Feb 2025
Excitement as UCT welcomes more than 4 000 first-years UCT’s upper campus came alive on Saturday, 1 February, as more than 4 000 first-year students were officially welcomed. 05 Feb 2025
UTF expands with launch of UTF II The UTF recently announced the launch of UTF II, a new phase of investment aimed at furthering the commercialisation of innovative research emerging from South African universities. 05 Feb 2025
Disinformation nation: Weaponising words and communication Disinformation has thrived in South Africa with the assistance, oftentimes of people within the system, leading to unsettling consequences, according to author Caryn Dolley. 05 Feb 2025
Study shows urban food gardens create bonds for young Capetonians Urban agriculture not only promotes sustainable cities but also strengthen social cohesion by creating shared spaces for collaboration and learning. 04 Feb 2025 Republished
Talking UCT legacy with VC Legacy was uppermost on UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela’s mind when he addressed the attendees at Summer School. 04 Feb 2025
Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture: ‘We will not forget’ The annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture was held in the New Lecture Theatre on 31 January on UCT’s upper campus. The event celebrated the memory and legacy of the colossal scholar. 03 Feb 2025
The green energy transition must start with Africans without electricity In many African countries, the green energy transition is not solving historical inequalities or socio-economic challenges. 03 Feb 2025 Republished
New book on African inequalities challenges policy makers As outlined in a new publication, progressive policies that can reduce inequalities in Africa are needed to speed up poverty reduction and economic growth on the continent. 31 Jan 2025
Keeping the higher education spark glowing The higher education sector is losing its spark due to several factors. UCT master’s student Charline Chikomo has some sage advice to get back on track. 31 Jan 2025
Lessons from the Springboks: ‘They are unapologetically South African’ The Springboks can’t fix South Africa’s problems, but they are one thing that is the best in the world, according to sports editor Craig Ray. 31 Jan 2025
SA’s rare succulent plants are threatened by illegal trade – how to stop it South Africa’s succulents are sought after by an increasingly international collector market. 31 Jan 2025 Republished
Mubeen Goolam receives coveted Lawrence Goldstein Science Policy Fellowship The fellowship is designed to train scientists to become stem cell policy advocates. 30 Jan 2025
‘Greater moral courage’ necessary to transform global health The annual Dr Stuart Saunders Memorial Lecture was held on Tuesday, 28 January, and celebrated the legacy of the colossal scholar and champion of the people. 30 Jan 2025
UCT scientists embark on an expedition to the Fimbul Ice Shelf A team from the Polar Engineering Research Group at UCT has set off on their first field expedition to Antarctica. 30 Jan 2025
The chilling world of organised crime: Land, air and sea There is little escape to the mushrooming of organised crime as it sets into the country, according to investigative journalist Caryn Dolley. 29 Jan 2025
Elections 2024: Being democratically empowered Author John Matisonn took stock of the 2024 elections during his Summer School lecture and offered a path to the country achieving rapid growth. 28 Jan 2025
Whose economy is it anyway? The challenge of economic development during the financialised phase of capitalism lies in the growing financialisation of our lives, according to Professor Seeraj Mohamed. 27 Jan 2025
Snippets from the story of Winnie and Nelson Mandela In a Summer School lecture, Jonny Steinberg gave the audience a glimpse into the marriage of Winnie and Nelson Mandela. 27 Jan 2025
Top 100: UCT rises in Medical and health and Education Studies UCT sees an improvement in subject placement according to the THE World University Rankings published this month. 24 Jan 2025
40th in the world for sustainability – a new UCT first UCT has been placed in the top 2.5% of universities worldwide in the QS Sustainability World Rankings. 24 Jan 2025
MeerKAT helps UCT scientists uncover giant radio galaxy The giant radio galaxy (GRG) will help broaden astronomers understanding of the largest structures in the universe. 24 Jan 2025
UCT’s very own leads biodiversity conservation efforts Finding equitable solutions to combat nature’s decline are at the heart of Prof Lynne Shannon’s work. 20 Jan 2025
UCT scientists lead study that uncovers four distinct giraffe species Research uncovered four distinct species of Africa’s much-loved gentle giant. 20 Jan 2025
Professor Anton le Roex (1953–2025) Prof Anton le Roex passed away on 9 January after a long battle with cancer. 16 Jan 2025
 
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