News ‘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.

Nov 7, 2011 · 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

News 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 …

News 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 - 4 min read

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

6 days ago · Campus life at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is more than just academics – it’s also defined by moments of discovery and connection. For many students, the journey begins with nervous anticipation – the first steps onto campus, the thrill of new surroundings, and the excitement of stepping into a future filled with possibilities.

Nov 26, 2024 · Open access ‘Contested Karoo’ book seeks to better understand the arid zone that covers almost a third of the country 09:35, 24 June 2024

May 7, 2024 · UCT News August. Every year in August, the University of Cape Town (UCT) joins the rest of South Africa in celebration of women’s strides and commemorates the courage of over 20 000 women from diverse backgrounds who protested the …

Oct 16, 2024 · During the UoF’s pre-exhibition, delegates heard that the UCT community want a people-centred university of the future. Key themes . Having engaged with the campus community in recent months to understand their needs and what’s most important, Maswime said the committee has established four themes that underpin their feedback.

News ‘A watershed moment for women’s health’. UCT’s Perinatal Mental Health Project was a key contributor to South Africa’s long-awaited updated National Integrated Maternal and Perinatal Care Guidelines.