# uct (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover uct. Page: Feed: --- ## [A healer by day, a dancer at night](https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-08-20-a-healer-by-day-a-dancer-at-night) _2026-08-20 · University of Cape Town / University of Cape Town News_ UCT student Nina Petersen has found purpose in occupational therapy and in hip-hop dancing, teaching and performing. ## [From a rusty Beetle to UCT’s 2030 Teaching blueprint](https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-08-20-from-a-rusty-beetle-to-ucts-2030-teaching-blueprint) _2026-08-20 · University of Cape Town / University of Cape Town News_ UCT deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning Professor Brandon Collier-Reed on his 19 months in office, new strategy and his beloved VW Beetle ## [Professor Parsons examines tax challenges in the digital economy](https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-08-19-professor-parsons-examines-tax-challenges-in-the-digital-economy) _2026-08-19 · University of Cape Town / University of Cape Town News_ Professor Shaun Parsons delivered his inaugural lecture on 13 August 2026 that looked at the complex and evolving relationship between crypto assets and tax systems. ## [UCT remains South Africa’s top university in latest ShanghaiRanking](https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-08-19-uct-remains-south-africas-top-university-in-latest-shanghairanking) _2026-08-19 · University of Cape Town / University of Cape Town News_ UCT remains South Africa’s leading university in the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities. ## [What must remain possible for Africa to flourish?](https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-08-19-what-must-remain-possible-for-africa-to-flourisha) _2026-08-19 · University of Cape Town / University of Cape Town News_ The second annual Wellbeing and Flourishing Conference will take place on 30 October. ## [Study identifies gaps between gender identity and the healthcare system](https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-08-18-study-identifies-gaps-between-gender-identity-and-the-healthcare-system) _2026-08-18 · University of Cape Town / University of Cape Town News_ A study by UCT and the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation within the LGBTQI+ community has highlighted significant barriers to gender-affirming care despite critical need. ## [MSc inspires student entrepreneur to grow business](https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-08-18-msc-inspires-student-entrepreneur-to-grow-business) _2026-08-18 · University of Cape Town / University of Cape Town News_ Vuyo Hlongwane has used his MSc in Chemical Engineering to add a new arm to his existing business model. ## [Proof that biomedical research can be sustainable](https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-08-18-proof-that-biomedical-research-can-be-sustainable) _2026-08-18 · University of Cape Town / University of Cape Town News_ The Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine celebrates two years of major sustainability achievements under the Sustainable Science Initiative. ## [Why good data is the foundation for all HEMIS decisions](https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-08-18-why-good-data-is-the-foundation-for-all-hemis-decisions) _2026-08-18 · University of Cape Town / University of Cape Town News_ The higher learning community gathered for the 2026 SAAIR HEMIS Institute hosted by UCT at the Graduate School of Business. ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NWNu7Sjjcb94) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Adapting to climate change](https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-08-14-adapting-to-climate-change) _2026-08-14 · University of Cape Town / University of Cape Town News_ Prof Gina Ziervogel, the director of UCT’s African Climate and Development Initiative, celebrated her ascent to full professor on Wednesday, 12 August.