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UCT's Women in Computer Science Society host Ideathon

In October 2025, ACM Women Europe, in partnership with UCT's Women in Computer Science Society, hosted an Ideathon that challenged participants to design innovative solutions helping rural and disadvantaged women access computing education.

Young UCT Computer Scientists Shaping the Future of AI

At UCT, four young lecturers in the Department of Computer Science, namely Dr Zola Mahlaza , Dr Francois Meyer, Ms Krupa Prag and Mr Asad Jeewa, are working to make AI better, intent on making an impact throughout Africa.

Honours students get off to a flying start

Honours students from the Department of Computer Science have begun what promises to be a busy and rewarding year with a student-led engagement event that allowed Honours students to connect with current Master’s and PhD candidates.

CISPA@UCT: Public Lectures on Security Myths and AI Ethics

The AI Initiative is to host two leading researchers from CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security on Friday, 13 February 2026 for thought-provoking public talks that challenge common assumptions in cybersecurity and AI.

Computer Science postgrads race to the end of year

This year's Computer Science postgraduate students enjoyed an end-of year team building event.

Dr Francois Meyerand his supervisor Dr Jan Buys, Senior Lecturer in the Computer Science Department.

UCT School of IT Celebrates PhD Success and the Spirit of Lifelong Learning

The School of IT celebrates its new PhDs, showcasing its culture of lifelong learning, curiosity, and research excellence across the technology field.

‘Zest for entrepreneurship’ fuels student marketplace

A zest for entrepreneurship and a student marketplace: meet UCT’s Thando Mzimela-Ntuli.

Prof Meyer elected a TWAS fellow

Prof Tommie Meyer has been elected as a Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the advancement of science in developing countries.

Team Carrots win Entelect Challenge University Cup

Two final-year students from the Dept of Computer Science made up the winning team in the 2nd round of the 2025 Entelect Challenge University Cup.

AIRU student wins best paper award

AIRU student, Nicholas Leisegang, has won the best paper award at the recent JELIA conference, held in Georgia, along with co-authors Prof Tommie Meyer and Prof Ivan Varzinczak.

The landmark study challenges the assumption that the rise of digital platforms empowers women.

Gig economy shows familiar work disparities

New research looking at Africa’s gig work boom has once again unmasked the prevalence of disadvantages that women face in economic activity.

HPI student receives Best Paper Award at SACLA 2025

Herman Kandjimi, a member of HPI Research School since 2023, received the Best Paper Award at SACLA 2025.