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03/11/2026

[VIDEO] The October 2026 edition of the UCT Newsletter reflects a university engaging with the ideas, partnerships and challenges shaping higher education and society.

From advancing more equitable global collaborations to strengthening research that responds to African healthcare needs, this issue explores how UCT is contributing to knowledge creation, innovation and solutions with local and global relevance.

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03/11/2026

Paediatric respiratory physician Professor Diane Gray presented the findings of her groundbreaking research into early childhood lung development and its impact on lifelong pulmonary health during her inaugural lecture on 29 October 2026. The lecture was titled “Strengthening respiratory health across the life course: Lessons from African children”.

Speaking to an auditorium packed with colleagues, friends and family, Professor Gray elucidated the importance of understanding how early life experiences shape health later in life, emphasising African-led research can address health inequities and drive global health interventions forward.

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UCT Faculty of Health Sciences

Prof Diane Gray’s inaugural lecture highlighted her groundbreaking research in paediatric pulmonary health.

03/11/2026

UCT academics were among the organisers, keynote speakers, research presenters and exhibitors at the 32nd International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC), held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from Sunday, 18 October to Thursday, 22 October.

The congress, hosted by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM), brought together leading voices from across the mineral processing industry, under this year’s theme, “Empowering a future-fit mineral processing industry”.

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“Olympic Games” of the industry were held at CTICC when organisers, keynote speakers, research presenters and exhibitors gathered at the 32nd International Mineral Processing Congress.

03/11/2026

The October 2026 edition of the UCT Newsletter is now available. Read the full newsletter: https://qr.codes/JmTLXN

03/11/2026

UCT student athletes and coaches celebrated their achievements at the annual sports awards on 28 October 2026.

Rebecca Monk took home the coveted sportsperson of the year accolade, while the squash team was named club of the year. Jabulani Sibiya (men’s water polo) was named coach of the year as several students were also awarded merit awards, half colours and full colours for their sporting exploits this year.

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The 2026 UCT Sports Awards were held on 28 October 2026.

02/11/2026

VC Professor Mosa Moshabela writes to congratulate members who have been inducted into the College of Fellows as well as Young Researcher awardees in 2026. Read more:

Dear colleagues and students The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) strength as a research-intensive African university is reflected in the scholars

02/11/2026

“If you’re a student, learn how to listen to people who see the world differently from you…It is difficult work. We do not always get it right. But we will keep doing it.” - Professor Gina Ziervogel, African Climate and Development Initiative.

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30/10/2026

Several UCT academics have received multiple prestigious fellowships in recognition of their sustained contributions to knowledge and the development of their respective fields, reflecting the depth and diversity of expertise within the university. Read more: qr.codes/UFeY4A

Through their dedication, creativity, collaboration and commitment to excellence, members of the University of Cape Town (UCT) community contribute to the university’s success.

30/10/2026

UCT student and outgoing SRC vice-president, Maboletso Letsoalo, has been selected for the 2027 SACS Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford.

After completing her undergraduate studies in human physiology, genetics and psychology, Letsoalo completed a Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) in Bioinformatics before pursuing her master’s at UCT.

Today, as an MSc candidate specialising in Computational Health Informatics, she is investigating how data and technology could improve the diagnosis and prevention of disease.

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UCT Faculty of Health Sciences

UCT student and outgoing SRC vice-president, Maboletso Letsoalo, has been selected for the 2027 SACS Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford.

30/10/2026

Ahead of World Cities Day on 31 October 2026, Professor Tanja Winkler, who was recently named one of Chalmers’ three Jubilee Professors for 2027, says cities must be cognisant of the inclusion of all people who live in them.

Winkler, from UCT’s School of Architecture, Planning & Geomatics in the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment, focuses her research and teaching on urban planning theory, with interests in decoloniality, planning ethics, spatial justice and community-engaged scholarship.

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UCT Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment

Ahead of World Cities Day on 31 October 2026, Prof Tanja Winkler says cities must be cognisant of the inclusion of all people who live in them.

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