Wednesday, 12 August

12 August 2020
 

10:20

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced details of the UCT Libraries services in the second semester. There are three main points.

First, UCT Libraries will not open physically on 1 September, but will continue as a virtual library service. This is due to the continued lockdown, UCT Libraries’ ability to function virtually and the decision to teach remotely for the remaining academic year.

Second, UCT Libraries’ revised Return to Research Service has been adapted to support the UCT Return to Research Plan. This prioritises master’s, PhD and postdoctoral research. To support this plan, UCT Libraries will offer limited services from 1 September, adopting a strict schedule on a closed-access basis. General browsing will not be permitted.

Third, UCT Libraries will launch the pilot phase of Leganto, a management tool for course reading lists, a first for South Africa. The tool provides seamless access to digital content, embeds reading lists within Vula for taught courses and tracks students’ use of reading list materials.

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UCT’s response to COVID-19 in 2021

COVID-19 is a global pandemic that caused President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare a national disaster in South Africa on 15 March 2020 and to implement a national lockdown from 26 March 2020.

UCT is taking the threat of infection in our university community extremely seriously, and this page will be updated regularly with the latest COVID-19 information. Please note that the information on this page is subject to change depending on current lockdown regulations.

 

Commemorating a year of COVID-19

At midnight on 26 March 2020, South African went into the first nationwide hard lockdown. A year later, we remember those who have died and those who have been affected by COVID-19, as well as the pandemic’s effects across society and campus. We are especially grateful for the front-line health workers who have done so much for so many.


Frequently asked questions

 
 

In an email to the UCT community, Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng said:
“COVID-19, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, is a rapidly changing epidemic. [...] Information [...] will be updated as and when new information becomes available.”

 

We are continuing to monitor the situation and we will be updating the UCT community regularly – as and when there are further updates. If you are concerned or need more information, students can contact the Student Wellness Service on 021 650 5620 or 021 650 1271 (after hours), while staff can contact 021 650 5685.