UCT Research

At the southern gateway to Africa, @uct_news research contributes to global knowledge & produces local solutions.

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Congratulations to the outstanding team @heri_uct on receiving the @NRF_News Science Team Award for transforming the study of human evolution in South Africa & advancing the country's reputation as a world-class research destination. #UCTResearchExcellence #NRFAwards2026

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Congratulations to the three @UCTpostgrads who received @NRF_News Research Excellence Awards for Next Generation Researchers. Their research demonstrates the innovation, impact and excellence of UCT's emerging research leaders. #UCTResearchExcellence #NRFAwards2026

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A nod to UCT-affiliated winners at the NSTF-South32 Awards 2025/2026: the CARTA team led by Prof Rob Simmonds, a professor in the Department of Computer Science at @UCTscience, and the @SANBI_ZA team led by @SEEC_UCT Honorary A/Prof Andrew Skowno. #UCTResearch #NSTFSouth32Awards

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Congratulations to Prof @SudeshSivarasu, recipient of the @NSTF_SA Engineering Research Capacity Development Award. His work is transforming medical device innovation into accessible healthcare solutions that reach communities beyond the lab. #UCTResearchExcellence

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Research by @UCTpostgrads PhD candidate, Rebecca Mlelwa, has identified traces of banned toxic chemicals in some children’s products sold in South Africa, raising important concerns about consumer safety and regulatory oversight. Read more: https://t.co/axfvfGYbKQ. #UCTResearch

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🪘 How can research inform inclusive, resilient & sustainable food systems by addressing the inequalities that determine who benefit from agricultural & food system changes? We're reflecting on this question with @ARUA_SFS today. Join online

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Ranked 8th globally for SDG 17 in the @THEworldunirank Sustainability Impact Ratings, @UCT_news is advancing research through international collaboration – connecting knowledge, partnerships and solutions for a sustainable future. Read more: https://t.co/ERSkgLVwHB. #UCTRankings

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Research from @UCT_news is changing how underserved communities engage with technology. A/Prof Joyce Mwangama is using AI to help bring 5G to communities with limited connectivity – making it more accessible in practical, meaningful ways: https://t.co/oV1GcCJBxW. #UCTResearch

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Celebrating @UCT_news for being ranked 184th globally, the highest-ranked university on the African continent. #UCTRankings

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[ICYMI] The University of Cape Town remains the highest-ranked university in Africa in the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings released on 18 June 2026.

The university is placed within the top 2% of more than 8 808 institutions evaluated worldwide. #UCTBestInAfrica

Read more: https://t.co/iSemWyq8BU

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.@UCT_news adjunct and honorary Profs Albert Lysko & Andrew Skowno are finalists for the prestigious 2025/2026 @NSTF_SA Awards, recognising their outstanding contributions to research and capacity development. #ResearchLeadership

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Congratulations to @UCT_news finalists A/Prof Moses Basitere (NSTF–Water Research Commission Award) & Thandokazi Maceba (Data for Research Award) for the 2025/26 @NSTF_SA Awards, recognising work advancing research ouput access & sustainable water solutions in SA. #UCTResearch

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Congratulations to @UCT_news researchers, Prof Elena Moore (Special Theme Award: Healthy Ageing) & A/Prof Laura Heathfield (Emerging Researcher Award), who are both finalists in the 2025/2026 @NSTF_SA Awards. Their recognition reflects the depth and impact of #UCTResearch.

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Spotlight on research software excellence at @UCT_news as A/Prof Shakti Pillay, Dr Sithembile Dlamini and Prof Rob Simmonds are named as finalists in the Research Software Award for the 2025/2026 @NSTF_SA Awards. #UCTResearchExcellence

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Congratulations to @UCT_news researcher Prof @SudeshSivarasu, named a finalist in three categories at the 2025/2026 @NSTF_SA Awards. The research group he leads, @UCTMedTech, is also a finalist in two categories. #Innovation #NSTFSouth32Awards

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.@UCT_news researchers and innovators have once again earned recognition, with several finalists selected for the 2025/2026 @NSTF_SA Awards. We begin by congratulating Prof Jonathan Peter & Dr @Sharief_H, who are finalists for the TW Kambule-NSTF Researcher Award. #UCTResearch

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.@UCT_news maintains a strong position, ranked among the world’s leading universities in the latest Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list, placing it in the world’s top 1.3%. #UCTRankings

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#THEWAS2026 agenda now live. Join this global conversation on how higher education leaders are leveraging research to respond to challenges while shaping tomorrow through knowledge production impacting AI, innovation, equitable partnerships and justice: https://t.co/icpfHh5qFB.

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For the first time ever, the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit will take place in Africa, co-hosted by the University of Cape Town and University of Bristol.

From 29 September to 1 October 2026, global leaders in higher education, research, government and industry will gather to explore how universities can respond to some of the most pressing challenges of our time – from AI and innovation to justice, collaboration and the future of knowledge.

With 100+ speakers and 70+ hours of discussion, the summit will showcase how Africa is shaping solutions for a rapidly changing world.

📍 Cape Town International Convention Centre
📅 29 September – 1 October 2026

Explore the full agenda and be part of the conversation: https://t.co/aNDcwbClxd

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#THEWAS2026 #UCT #HigherEducation #FutureUniversities #Innovation #AfricaLeading

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Celebrating @UCT_news being ranked the #1 university in the region in the inaugural QS World University Rankings: Sub-Saharan Africa. Read more: https://t.co/1qOUVwNbOV. #UCTRankings @UCTGlobal @worlduniranking

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.@UCT_news is celebrating being ranked 75th globally for Medical and Health and in the top 100 for Social Sciences and Education Studies in the latest @timeshighered World University Rankings by Subject. @UCTHealthSci @ucthumanities #THEunirankings #UCTRankings

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.@UCT_news showed consistent performance across multiple subjects in the @ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025, while the @QSCorporate Sustainability Rankings 2026 confirmed the university’s strong ESG-related activities: https://t.co/qY5JDiLVuO.