Wednesday, 18 March

16:00

Professor Sue Harrison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation, writes to the UCT community about research support offices and library services, recommendations for human research studies and research sites, postgraduate research and conference travel funding.

Read the DVC’s Desk.

15:20

The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council held its first meeting of the year on Saturday, 14 March 2020. A number of items were discussed, and some key decisions were taken. Council acknowledged the seriousness of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and noted the precautionary measures put in place by the UCT executive.

Read the Chair’s Desk.

12:20

The latest information about the University of Cape Town’ (UCT) response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now available in a VC Desk. Information includes details about:

• The one confirmed case of COVID-19 at UCT and its management
• Security, cleaning and gardening services
• An equitable approach to human resources management at UCT during this period
• Teaching and learning: going online
• Remote teaching guide and webinars for lecturers and academic support staff
• Issuing graduation certificates to the March 2020 qualifiers
• Supporting students as classes are suspended and residences are closing
• International students
• Postgraduate studies
• Research activities
• Sport facilities
• Jammie Shuttle
• UCT Libraries
• Temporary closures across campus
• The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
• The UCT web page on COVID-19, and other important contacts
• Please note the following important telephone numbers
• Important must-read information

The announcement also contains useful information about working remotely, as well as links to the UCT remote working toolkit.

Read the VC Desk.