Campus announcements
Ikeys victory parade and other updates
14 May 2025Dear colleagues and students
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a victory parade to celebrate the Ikey Tigers’ milestone 2025 FNB Varsity Cup triumph. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus.
1. Ikeys parade to take place on Thursday
UCT will host a victory parade following the Ikey Tigers’ historic 44–21 triumph over Maties in the 2025 FNB Varsity Cup final. After an 11–year wait, the Ikeys have brought the coveted title home in spectacular fashion, following a commanding performance at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.
The celebration will take place on Thursday, 15 May 2025, with a special trophy tour on lower and upper campuses to honour the champions. This was preceded by school visits to the neighbouring Ikey Tigers ‘feeder schools’ to extend the celebratory spirit within the broader UCT community.
The UCT community is expected to turn out in full force to show pride and appreciation for the team.
Joining the Ikey Tigers on the tour will be the Under-20 team, who finished as runners-up in the FNB Varsity Cup Young Guns tournament, along with the spirited cheerleaders, who earned third place in the Cheerleaders That Rock competition.
2. Feedback from reconvened Council meeting of May 2025
The UCT Council continues to demonstrate its firm commitment to sound governance, strategic oversight and the advancement of the university’s mission.
During its reconvened first-quarter meeting held on Saturday, 10 May 2025, Council addressed several critical matters – including governance, financial sustainability and senior leadership appointments.
These including the reintegration of the Students’ Health and Welfare Centre’s Organisation (SHAWCO) into UCT; an update on US federal funding; and the establishment of the University Funding Priorities Committee.
3. Upcoming inaugural lecture by Professor Hoadley
Professor Ursula Hoadley is scheduled to deliver a lecture titled “Life in Classrooms: Understanding interruption and enhancement through pedagogy” on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at 18:00 SAST in the Mafeje Room, Bremner Building.
Drawing on nearly three decades of research, this compelling lecture will explore what takes place inside classrooms, particularly in environments marked by poverty and inequality. It will pose critical and timely questions about the role of teachers in challenging entrenched social inequities, and how teaching practices respond – or fail to respond – to evolving curriculum policies.
A professor of curriculum in UCT’s School of Education, Professor Hoadley has devoted her academic career to examining the intersection of pedagogy, curriculum and social justice. Her work spans South Africa and the broader African continent, earning her international recognition, particularly in early grade reading and structured instruction.
Her research is rooted in real-world classroom experiences and offers invaluable insights for policymakers, educators, and researchers. In addition to her scholarly work, Professor Hoadley has served on numerous national and international boards, editorial panels, and curriculum review committees, and continues to influence the field of education through her thought leadership and research excellence.
The other lecture in the UCT Inaugural Lecture series scheduled for May will be presented by Professor Jacqueline van Wyk on Thursday, 29 May 2025.
4. Data centre maintenance to impact numerous buildings
On Friday, 16 May 2025, the Bremner Building may experience brief interruptions to both wired and wireless network connectivity. These disruptions are expected to last approximately five minutes and may occur between 08:30 and 09:00 and between 13:00 and 14:30.
In addition, the following buildings may experience intermittent network outages – both wired and wireless – between 09:00 and 15:00 on the same day:
Residences: 8 Avenue Road; All Africa House; Amalinda; Avenue Road Residence; Baxter Hall; College House; Edwin Hart; Ex-Air Residence; Forest Hill Residence; Glendower Residence; Graça Machel Hall; Harold Cressy; Kilindini Residence; Kopano; Leo Marquard Hall; Linkoping Residence; Philip Kgosana Residence; Stanley Road houses; Tugwell Hall; University House; Varietas Residence; Wolmunster; The Woolsack.
Other buildings: Allan Cormack House; Avenue House; Ballet School; Baxter SLC; Baxter Theatre; Cambria House; Glenara; Irma Stern Museum; Isaac Albow; PCH/Ivan Toms; The Cottage; UCT Fitness Centre; Welgelegen.
Users in these areas are advised to plan accordingly and save their work regularly during the maintenance window.
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