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Student support services offered by SWS
18+ hour, 8+ min ago (590+ words) Dear students and colleagues The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Student Wellness Service (SWS)in the Department of Student Affairs (DSA)offers primary healthcare and wellness services to support students' physical, mental and emotional well-being. These services are available to…...
UCT dialogues shaping men and society
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (286+ words) The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Men Let's Talk sessions concluded the first wave of conversations at the end of the first quarter. Through the Office for Inclusivity & Change (OIC) these dialogues aim to create a safe space for men…...
UCT hosts regional student success gathering
1+ week, 4+ day ago (459+ words) news. uct. ac. za UCT hosts regional student success gathering The University of Cape Town (UCT) recently convened higher education professionals from across the province for a critical workshop on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in student success initiatives. The event…...
Research shines a spotlight on the language gap in higher education
1+ week, 5+ day ago (565+ words) Dr Naledi Maponopono, a board member of the Pan South African Language Board, graduated with her Ph D last week, which focused on this disconnect, using the University of Cape Town (UCT) as a case study. Her research interrogates how…...
UCT graduates reimagine school shoes " innovation meets impact with Smart School Shoes
1+ week, 5+ day ago (403+ words) At the University of Cape Town, graduates of the Genesis Programme in entrepreneurship have launched Smart School Shoes " a patented, world-first design that expands up to three sizes, directly addressing one of the quieter financial pressures facing South African families:…...
A life in service: building a global humanitarian force
1+ week, 5+ day ago (340+ words) Sooliman's life has been defined by a singular principle: service. Raised in a household rooted in community, shaped by his mother's insistence on dignity and care, and tempered by early experiences as a young doctor confronting hardship firsthand, his path…...
Innovative, expandable: Smart School Shoes
1+ week, 5+ day ago (437+ words) 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. It was created by Charn" Verster, Kelly O'Sullivan and Cindy Mc Kenzie, who…...
Share your talent" | UCT News
1+ week, 6+ day ago (267+ words) George Werner was conferred the degree of Doctor of Music (honoris causa) from the University of Cape Town (UCT) on 1 April for his decades-old work of nurturing young musicians " particularly from disadvantaged communities. He imparted not only technical knowledge but…...
Autumn 2026 Graduation
2+ week, 4+ day ago (678+ words) The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted graduation ceremonies from Saturday, 28 March until Thursday, 2 April2026. Theceremonies were livestreamed on the website, and the video recordings have been made available on this feature page and UCT's You Tubechannel. The UCT News team…...
Autumn graduation: "You have met your standard
2+ week, 4+ day ago (465+ words) news. uct. ac. za Autumn graduation: "You have met your standard A five-day celebration of grit and triumph culminated in the capping of 6 185 graduates from the University of Cape Towns six faculties, including doctoral candidates. Welcoming the students to the…...