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About UCT and Cape Town
UCT (mostly) by the numbers, as well as a few things you probably didn’t know about the university, Cape Town and the Western Cape.
03 Mar 2021
Have you heard?
University life is full of new words and unfamiliar phrases, but this straight-shooting guide will help you make sense of it all.
03 Mar 2021
Things to do (on a budget)
Studying is expensive, but your entertainment doesn’t need to be. Here’s a few ideas for having fun around Cape Town without breaking the bank.
03 Mar 2021
Your student card
Your student card gives you access to oodles of on-campus facilities, and it lines you up for some pretty sweet discounts, if you know where to swipe it!
03 Mar 2021
A–Z of eating in Cape Town
If you’re lucky enough to be living in Cape Town for your studies, you’re in for a world of amazing taste experiences.
03 Mar 2021
Health and wellness
UCT is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for our students, offering a wide range of support services to ensure your well-being.
03 Mar 2021
Welcome to the club
While academics are an essential part of student life, you should explore all the other things that UCT has to offer – like clubs and societies.
03 Mar 2021
Local services
Here’s a short list of some of the local services that are available to you in the neighbourhoods around UCT.
03 Mar 2021
Supporting our students
There is a wide range of support services to help you cope with student life and the academic load that you’ll soon be facing.
03 Mar 2021
Survivor support
UCT’s commitment to responding to SGBV is based on a zero-tolerance approach and comprehensive survivor support.
03 Mar 2021
2020 in pictures
As we draw the curtain on what was one of the toughest years in our collective history, UCT reflects on some of the defining and memorable moments of 2020.
03 Mar 2021
Get to know your faculty
Here’s a quick walk through UCT’s six faculties and the Centre for Higher Education Development, which works with them to improve your educational experience.
03 Mar 2021
On the go
There are a lot of options for getting around campus and the city, and here are just a few to help you get going.
03 Mar 2021
Student tips
To help you make the most of your first year, we’ve put together a few tips from the Student Wellness Service.
03 Mar 2021
Building a sustainable UCT
Environmental sustainability remains a UCT priority. Find out how you can help to make ours a greener campus.
03 Mar 2021
Campus safety
UCT takes the safety and security of students and staff very seriously, but staying safe very often starts with you.
03 Mar 2021
Tips and tricks from other students
University is a new space for most of you. Here’s what you need to do to make the most of your studies and find the support you need.
03 Mar 2021
Stay fit
UCT is home to more than 40 different sporting codes. From rugby and soccer, to archery, yachting and a list of others in between. You name it, we have it.
03 Mar 2021
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