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For UCT Commerce students Skye Murray and Morgan Christian, representing South Africa on the international stage was about more than competing for a medal. It was a chance to test themselves against some of Europe's best and make their country proud. https://t.co/jUicuBjBkC

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Converging SMS and access to information and technology is the founding principle of Miran Moodley’s start-up, Kwabantu AI. Miran is a Postgraduate Diploma in Management in Entrepreneurship student. https://t.co/1Mcq9wu5SQ

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A South African Reserve Bank funded study found that import tariffs and anti-dumping duties increased the retail prices of pasta and frozen chips in South Africa, highlighting the cost to consumers of trade policies designed to protect domestic producers. https://t.co/e2MYUAGmg9

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Former University of Fort Hare vice-chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu delivered the fourth annual Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) and DataFirst in the School of Economics. https://t.co/VGVnCxj7pr

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“You don’t need to have the title to be a leader. A good leader today means being agile and adaptable, and accepting that the space required of you is not always comfortable, or even natural, but necessary anyway.” - Tania Hendricks, Southern Africa Labour & Development Research Unit.

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Envisioning Africa’s Futures, hosted by the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, brought together continental academics, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and students from across the continent to engage in critical conversations. https://t.co/nF9ILuu5au

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[VIDEO] UCT hosted a “Three-Minute Thesis (3MT)” competition on 29 September 2026, where both Master’s and PhD research participants were encouraged to do their outmost best to explain their research thesis to a non-specialist audience in under three minutes.

As the winner of the Master’s category, Bulela Njemla expresses how her research thesis titled: “Between Family and State: Intergenerational Transfers & Social Protection in South Africa” not only affects her field of study, but society in general; and how it will also assist her in contributing to the larger research community and among her peers at UCT’s School of Economics.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/mSB99Xsfyt
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South Africans’ love for celebration is driving a multibillion-rand economy. A new study by The UCT Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing titled “The Celebrations Economy 2026” explores why South Africans celebrate, how much they spend and the impact. https://t.co/XLWmaPATNe

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Africa can turn its considerable human and natural resources into inclusive and sustained prosperity – this was the conclusion of Professor Amin Karimu’s inaugural lecture. https://t.co/gB0aPwp72o

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Join the #UCTInaugural Lecture by Professor Amin Karimu from the School of Economics on Thursday, 1 October at 17h00. Watch the lecture online: https://t.co/OabzOWudDG

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Scrutinising the factors that drive inequality across Africa so that better decisions can be made to deal with them – this is the aim of African Inequality Review (AIF), a multi-country research and policy initiative. https://t.co/tOEHdd8Orw

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[VIDEO] UCT remains the highest-ranked university in Africa, rising to joint 147th globally in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. UCT moved up from joint 164th in the 2026 rankings, returning to the global top 150 for the first time since 2020. The result was announced on 29 September 2026 at UCT’s Sarah Baartman Hall, during the opening day of the THE World Academic Summit, which is being hosted at UCT from 29 September to 1 October.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/XTvzART3UB

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[PHOTOS] The Times Higher Education World Academic Summit is in Cape Town — for the first time on the African continent — and has brought together university leaders, policymakers, industry representatives, civil society and student leaders from around the world.

The summit started off with a Presidents’ Forum attended by university leaders before the first official day. Day 1 included a talk on universities in the artificial intelligence era with UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela, as well as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Research and Internationalisation Professor Thokozani Majozi on purpose and public value. DVC for Teaching and Learning Professor Brandon Collier-Reed also shared his thoughts on inclusive education.

View the full photo essay: https://t.co/BYshxMfMTn

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Today is the last opportunity to apply for most UCT postgraduate programmes in 2027! Commerce postgraduate applications (coursework programmes) close on 30 September 2026.
Commerce postgraduate studies: https://t.co/cc4L3o95Cd
Apply online: https://t.co/DjlKWzK2Kb
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An extraordinary opening day as the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit successfully concludes in Cape Town.

Day one brought together an inspiring community of international scholars, academic leaders and innovators for a landmark gathering on the African continent. As delegates settled into the city, the energy was defined by cross-continental collaboration, shared purpose and a warm local welcome.

This event is proudly brought to you by two of UCT's sponsors, Standard Bank and Eskom.

View some highlights from the day's proceedings: https://t.co/GdszJJQLXa

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[VIDEO] At 80, sheep farmer Charl Johannes van der Merwe graduated from UCT with a Master of Commerce in Economics, completing a lifelong ambition to return to university. His research draws directly on more than five decades of farming experience in the Upper Karoo, examining how sheep farmers responded to the devastating drought of 2013–2023.

Van der Merwe’s research highlights the economic and psychological toll of drought while exploring how farmers can better prepare for future climate shocks. His story is a reminder that the pursuit of knowledge has no age limit. #UCTGrad2026

Watch the full video: https://t.co/A7hmkwXvqB
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“People often stop just before things start going right. When things feel like they are not going right, just trust your plan. Stay disciplined. When you stop trying … that is what I consider failure.” - Myuoor Pillay, BBusSc in Finance with Accounting student.

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The most valuable learning is knowledge that can be put into practice.

At UCT's Faculty of Commerce, postgraduate students gain a deeper understanding of the forces shaping business and society while developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to lead with confidence.

The closing date for most postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Commerce is 30 September 2026.

View the various closing dates for specific programmes in the different faculties: https://t.co/iyayerj3ei

Apply now: https://t.co/jibnHyAg2z

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Are you a graduate or currently in the final year of your undergraduate degree? Commerce postgraduate applications (coursework programmes) for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.
Commerce postgraduate studies: https://t.co/cc4L3o8xMF
Apply online: https://t.co/DjlKWzJuUD
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Prepare for the opportunities and challenges shaping the world of business.

Postgraduate study in the Faculty of Commerce combines academic excellence with opportunities for practical learning, critical thinking and professional development.

The closing date for most postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Commerce is 30 September 2026.

View the various closing dates for specific programmes in the different faculties: https://t.co/iyayerj3ei

Apply now: https://t.co/jibnHyAg2z

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