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UCT Partners with BRICS Nations to build medical device innovation hub for the global south
The University of Cape Town has teamed up with partners in India, Russia and Brazil to train a new generation of medical device innovators.
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UCT launches Xhosa glossary for first-year mathematics students
UCT has launched a Xhosa glossary for first-year mathematics students, helping them learn academic terms in their mother tongue as part of its multilingualism drive.
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UCT engineer shortlisted for 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
A UCT chemical engineer is among four finalists for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for his urine-to-fertiliser system.
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The halftime blast Foote laid down on teenage Etzebeth
Kevin Foote lost his temper with teenage Etzebeth at halftime. His eyes bulged, he tore into the NWU, and a Springbok legend was born.
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Karoo farmer, 80, graduates from UCT with master’s in economics
An 80-year-old sheep farmer from the Upper Karoo has turned five decades of drought experience into a Master of Commerce in Economics from UCT.
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Social Media drives illegal wildlife trade, UCT-led study finds
A UCT researcher co-authored a global review linking social media platforms to a fast-growing illegal wildlife trade threatening species worldwide.
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UCT leadership dispute moves to court as Council suspends disputed resolutions
UCT has suspended four resolutions concerning Vice-Chancellor Mosa Moshabela while his judicial review application proceeds in the Western Cape High Court.
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UCT retains Africa’s top university title in 2027 QS world university rankings
The University of Cape Town has retained its title as Africa’s top university, placing 184th globally in the QS Rankings.
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From sewage to sustainability: Franschhoek’s Water Hub leads the way
Franschhoek’s Water Hub innovates sustainable wastewater treatment, addressing pollution while promoting community involvement and food production in a resource-scarce environment.
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UCT eviction bid dismissed as court upholds housing protections for former students
Court dismisses UCT eviction bid, ruling housing protections apply to former students occupying parking lot after residence eviction.
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