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Appointment of Executive Director: Human Resources Prof Mosa Moshabela is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Juliet Refiloe Mhango as the new Executive Director: Human Resources with effect from 1 June 2025. 30 May 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for June 2025 UCT’s Inaugural Lecture series is a valued academic tradition that recognises academics who have attained the rank of full professor. 30 May 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Van Wyk and other updates Professor Jacqueline van Wyk will present her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 29 May 2025. 28 May 2025
Key info ahead of mid-year examinations The University of Cape Town (UCT) will hold its mid-year examinations from Monday, 2 June to Friday, 20 June 2025. 28 May 2025
In remembrance: Zola Qweta It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of our colleague, Mr Zola Qweta (42). 27 May 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Hoadley and other updates Professor Ursula Hoadley will deliver her inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. 21 May 2025
UCT navigating US-related funding challenges I write regarding recent – and ongoing – serious developments affecting research funding from US federal agencies, particularly the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to South Africa. 20 May 2025
Developments around UCT Fund Inc. The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a proudly South African institution, but we are also a university with a global footprint. 20 May 2025
Ikeys victory parade and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a victory parade to celebrate the Ikey Tigers’ milestone 2025 FNB Varsity Cup triumph. 14 May 2025
Feedback from reconvened Council meeting of May 2025 At its reconvened meeting for the first quarter of this year, held on Saturday, 10 May 2025, Council addressed several critical matters. 14 May 2025 UCT Council
Victory parade to celebrate Ikeys’ Varsity Cup feat We are thrilled to announce a victory parade to celebrate the Ikey Tigers’ recent historic 44-21 win over Maties in the 2025 FNB Varsity Cup final. 13 May 2025
UCT Well-Being Conference and other updates The first annual University of Cape Town (UCT) Well-Being and Flourishing Conference will be held at the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. 07 May 2025
Appointment of new VC and other updates Student edition: read about the latest developments on campus. 28 May 2024
Appointment of new VC and other updates Staff edition: read about the latest developments on campus. 28 May 2024
In remembrance: Dr Guilherme Laizola Frainer It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our postdoctoral students, Dr Guilherme Laizola Frainer (36). 28 May 2024
Update on PASS bargaining engagements Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy writes to provide an update to all staff on the Professional, Administrative Support and Service (PASS) staff 2024 salary increases. 24 May 2024
UCT announces new VC: Professor Mosa Moshabela The University of Cape Town (UCT) is delighted to announce that Professor Mosa Moshabela has accepted an offer to become the university’s 11th vice-chancellor. 24 May 2024 UCT Council
Call for applications: UCT Teaching Innovation Grant Emer Prof Linda Ronnie writes to UCT staff about the Teaching Innovation Grant. 23 May 2024
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