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New signage at Zandvlei Estuary uses the story of the humble sandprawn to inspire curiosity, environmental awareness and conservation… Read More: UCT students bring coastal science to life at Zandvlei Estuary.

Prof Sudesh Sivarasu spoke to UCT News about the launch of the innovative BRICS BioDesign Programme… Read More: UCT joins BRICS partners to amplify health sovereignty.

At the recent recovery walk, the Student Wellness Service made it clear that together, nothing is insurmountable… Read More: The premium on supporting recovery.

Envisioning Africa’s Futures brought together scholars, policymakers and practitioners to explore governance, leadership and South–South partnerships… Read More: Conference explores governance, leadership and South-South partnerships.

Researchers from UCT and the University of Southampton, together with international partners, have identified patterns of gene expression associated with severe COVID-19 in children… Read More: UCT-led international study uncovers gene clues to severe COVID-19 in children.

Professor Kelly Chibale shares his journey in drug discovery and the story of the centre he founded to train a new generation of African scientists… Read More: UCT’s Prof Kelly Chibale receives honorary doctorate from the University of Bologna.

UCT recently hosted the IARU Ageing, Longevity and Health Meeting, bringing together researchers from around the world to explore the theme of ‘Ageing in Place’… Read More: UCT hosts conference on Ageing in Place.

A new UCT study explores why South Africans celebrate, how much they spend and what this means for businesses and marketers… Read More: South Africans spend up to R1m on weddings and R140K on tombstones.

Aimed at countering imbalances in international research collaborations, the first-ever Africa Charter forum gathered to spearhead an implementation plan towards driving greater equity… Read More: UCT hosts inaugural Africa Charter forum.

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… Read More: UCT’s MASHA secures R14 million award to strengthen epidemic modelling.

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

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… Read More: Celebrating African autonomy and Norwegian camaraderie.

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… Read More: Turning Africa’s wealth into prosperity is possible.

Three agreements signed during the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit reaffirmed UCT’s commitment to research collaboration, international engagement and more equitable global partnerships… Read More: UCT strengthens global partnerships.

UCT DVC Prof Brandon Collier-Reed and UCT alumnus and mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis, joined senior leadership from Bristol for a panel discussion… Read More: Universities urged to turn knowledge into solutions.

Buti Manamela, the minister of Higher Education and Training, joined Times Higher Education’s Phil Baty for a session during the THE World Academic Summit… Read More: ‘UCT has done our country and continent proud’.

UCT’s Prof Edgar Pieterse served on a panel that explored how global universities shape their cities at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit this week… Read More: UCT Innovation District to broaden city’s imagination.

A successful end to the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit could not happen without talking about what makes the continent special… Read More: Summit highlights ubuntu.

UCT Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe joined a panel discussion on the importance of knowledge circulation in Africa during the THE World Academic Summit… Read More: How to change brain drain into knowledge circulation.

Students made their voices heard at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit when they took part in a panel discussion on students as co-creators… Read More: Students are not just in the room – they are shaping the university.

Prof Brandon Collier-Reed spoke about inclusive education and innovation in the contexts of disruption and inequality at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit… Read More: Inclusive education, innovation converge at academic summit.

Prof Mosa Moshabela said UCT needed to come up with a framework on how to support students to use AI tools correctly… Read More: VC shares insights on UCT’s adoption of AI.

Prof Thokozani Majozi explored how universities can keep pace with the changing world during a panel discussion at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit… Read More: Universities must prepare graduates for a world of perpetual upskilling.

UCT, in partnership with the University of Bristol, are co-hosting the 14th annual Times Higher Education World Academic Summit… Read More: Africa’s top university co-hosts first THE Summit on home soil.

Kitso Mojapelo spoke about his ‘fulfilling’ tenure as SRC president as his term comes to an end… Read More: A delicate balancing act as SRC president.

The novel system that turns urine into high-quality, sustainable fertiliser collected thousands of litres of urine at the DHL Stadium in August… Read More: PeeCycling technology put to work at DHL Stadium.

UCT is hosting the Times Higher Education Academic Summit this week to strengthen ties with global partners and create new opportunities for Africa… Read More: UCT summit to open doors for Africa.

UCT’s Emer Prof Sue Harrison has been recognised for her distinguished contribution to engineering research, innovation and capacity development… Read More: Emerita Professor Sue Harrison elected Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering.

At UCT’s International Translation Day event, a PanSALB-verified isiXhosa glossary for first-year mathematics was launched alongside a call to make deaf inclusion ordinary… Read More: UCT unveils isiXhosa mathematics glossary.