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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
Advocacy and equality: New SRC president’s vibrant vision New UCT SRC president, Thando Lukhele, is bringing her authentic self to the demanding job of leading a diverse student population. 15 Jan 2025
Decolonial Summer School shapes minds, challenges thinking The 2025 Decolonial Summer School programme unpacked decoloniality in the South African context, with a focus on several key sectors. 08 Jan 2025
Robert J Wilkinson awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List for services to infectious disease research UCT’s Professor in Infectious Diseases at Imperial and the Director of the Wellcome Discovery Research Platform for Infection has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List. 06 Jan 2025 Republished
A legacy of innovation, education, and connection at UCT Tony Carr, a pioneer in online education and a long-time thought leader based at CILT at UCT, bids farewell to the institution. 23 Dec 2024
Unpacking student data: Insights and innovation at UCT’s Data Festival The day-long event showcased the vital role of data in shaping decisions, improving teaching, and driving student success across the university. 23 Dec 2024
UCT researchers elected as members of the World Academy of Science UCT researchers scale new heights with election as Fellows of the World Academy of Science. 20 Dec 2024
Michaelis Grad Show: The culmination of years of artistry UCT’s Michaelis School of Fine Art hosted its annual graduate exhibition, signing off on years of study and artistry. 18 Dec 2024
Innovation, global impact and resilience of UCT’s research community celebrated UCT’s annual Research Celebration recognised the resilience, innovation and global impact of its researchers. 18 Dec 2024
The long game of disaster management UCT’s Dr Phindile Sabela-Rikhotso talks about the role of everyday actions in managing disasters through the lens of 2024’s devastating George building collapse. 17 Dec 2024
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. 17 Dec 2024
The African archive and open access African scholars, artists and storytellers must reclaim control and reframe how Africa is understood – this was the theme of Assoc Prof Kasturi Behari-Leak’s keynote at the DOA summit. 17 Dec 2024
A UCT stalwart, through and through At the end of 2024, UCT will bid farewell to Registrar Royston Pillay after 27 years of service. He shares his memories of and ambitions for the institution with UCT News. 17 Dec 2024
Honorary doctorate for Kelly Chibale Leiden University in the Netherlands will confer an honorary doctorate on Prof Kelly Chibale on 7 February 2025. 13 Dec 2024
Fond farewells at Council year-end function The UCT Council bid farewell to three longstanding and valued members of the UCT community at its year-end function on 6 December. 12 Dec 2024
Leading in TB research earns Prof Keertan Dheda the 2023 Alan Pifer Award Prof Keertan Dheda, the Head of the Division of Pulmonology, received the 2023 Alan Pifer Award for leading TB research with profound societal impact. 12 Dec 2024
25 years of HIV/AIDS research and activism The Centre for Integrated Data and Epidemiological Research hosted an event on 5 December to celebrate its achievements and officially adopt its new name. 12 Dec 2024
The Motherload Project levels up – includes fathers’ voices to effect change The Motherload Project has entered phase two, which will include the perspectives of a valuable figure in the family: the father. 12 Dec 2024
Unlocking the future of medicine UCT’s H3D launched the Centre for Translational AMR Research on 3 December, backed by a substantial £5 million investment from LifeArc. 12 Dec 2024
Recognising and celebrating the achievements of UCT’s communication and marketing specialists The MACE Excellence Awards recently honoured the world-class achievements of UCT’s Communication and Marketing Department, who collectively walked away with nine awards. 11 Dec 2024
Govt must work with civil society to make our communities safer for women, kids As we observe 16 days of activism to end violence against women and children, we ask if SA can deliver on its promises. And if fulfilled, will these pledges be enough to end violence? 11 Dec 2024
The role of healthcare professionals in tackling the root causes of violence Violence is a scourge in South Africa. In his inaugural lecture, Prof Sithombo Maqungo asks what the role of the clinician is in tackling its root causes. 10 Dec 2024
Symposium sparks dialogue on national inclusive employment The Inclusive Practices Africa Symposium, held on 28 and 29 November, brought together thought leaders, academics, policy makers, and disability advocates. 09 Dec 2024
UCT and MeerKAT make giant strides in unveiling mysteries of the universe The ground-breaking MeerKAT Pulsar Timing Array Project’s findings are published in the Monthly Notice of the Royal Astronomical Society. 06 Dec 2024
UCT’s Division of Disability Studies celebrates 21 years The Division of Disability Studies celebrated its 21st anniversary on Wednesday, 3 December. 05 Dec 2024
 
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