A landmark study led by UCT found that two-thirds of adults admitted to hospitals across Africa experienced pain, while one ...

A study found that household pesticide use and pesticide spray drift were consistently associated with higher levels of pesticide-related chemicals in children’s urine.

A UCT postgraduate student is helping to shape international conversations about artificial intelligence, open education and ...

A dark comedy about addiction, masculinity and the cost of honesty puts two UCT-trained actors in close quarters with a story ...

A study suggests that new tests could reduce TB incidence by 49% and TB mortality by as much as 67%, over the next 15 years.

For University of Cape Town (UCT) student entrepreneur Rivar Maharaj, small businesses like wholesalers and retailers that operate in towns and townships across South Africa hold the country’s economy ...

Research collaboration with sporting organisations shows how evidence can move from the laboratory to the playing field.

Ubuntu Rising brought young Africans and institutions together to turn youth potential into influence, innovation and dignified work across the continent’s health systems.

A bursary handover by KEPCO KPS and Eskom Rotek Industries brought renewed focus and joy to students in pursuit of their dreams.

When Obakeng Jona received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town (UCT) on 7 September, it was yet another affirmation that he had made the right decision to quit the ...

The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host the Students' Representative Council (SRC) and Faculty Councils elections from 17–18 September 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on ...

UCT remains Africa's leading university and among top 5% globally UCT has been ranked 122nd globally by the US News Best Global Universities Rankings. 23 Jun 2026 UCT study finds toxic pollutants in ...