Australia annual appeal: double your impact by supporting SHAWCO
During a recent visit to Cape Town, Jillian Shiels, Alumni Relations and Development Director of the UCT Australian Trust, had the opportunity to spend time with UCT students whose commitment to service is transforming lives
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Innovative, expandable: Smart School Shoes
After extensive research and development with South African shoemakers and technology experts, Smart School Shoes was born – featuring a patented expandable design and integrated smart tracking technology.
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Social grant intervention in running for top honour
At the beginning, the goal was simple: create an alternative to loan sharks. So begins the story of e-Khadi, a community-driven credit and stokvel platform designed for the country’s South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant
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UCT scholar wins global science award for children’s heart research
A childhood dream that began in the shadow of the University of Cape Town (UCT) has culminated in one of the world’s most prestigious honours for women scientists.
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Harvard Radcliff fellowship for UCT’s Dr Mubeen Goolam
Dr Mubeen Goolam has been awarded a 2026–2027 Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship, a highly acclaimed award conferred to esteemed scholars across a multitude of disciplines.
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Rise ‘76’ shakes audiences to the core at The Baxter Theatre
At first, Rise ’76: The Story of June 16 lures its audience into comfort. There is laughter. The opening moments are playful and energetic
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Inaugural lecture examines the future of Jewish life in SA
Professor Adam Mendelsohn delivered his inaugural lecture, “Where to for the Jews?” Professor Mendelsohn set out to explore how Jewish communities have evolved
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Unlocking Futures: helping UCT's graduates cross the finish line
For a growing number of University of Cape Town students, this is not a hypothetical question. Each year, a group of students ready themselves to graduate, having fulfilled every academic requirement, only to find that outstanding fees
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Memories of Leo Marquard Residence (1975 – 1978)
I remember seeing Leo Marquard Residence for the first time in 1974 - before it was actually open - when my mother and I visited UCT to see what my residency options were. This brand new, pink building looked welcoming and just the place
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Entrepreneurship and innovation across borders
The University of Cape Town (UCT) together with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) co-hosted a compelling webinar that brought together distinguished alumni from both institutions for a dynamic discussion on entrepreneurship
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UCT Summer School 2027 returns with a focus on sustainability
The University of Cape Town’s Summer School will take place from 18 to 30 January 2027, offering two weeks of stimulating learning, lively discussion and social engagement at the start of the year.
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Decades of Doctors: growing the UCT professional network
Decades of Doctors is a growing alumni‑led initiative celebrating the enduring contribution of UCT‑trained medical professionals and the shared values that connect graduate doctors across generations and geographies.
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A Ripple of Hope: marking 60 years since Robert F. Kennedy’s UCT address
In June 1966, Robert F. Kennedy delivered what would become one of the most enduring speeches of the twentieth century at the University of Cape Town.
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