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Five UCT subjects in ShanghaiRanking’s GRAS top 100
UCT has been ranked among the top 100 universities in five subject areas by ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022.
05 Aug 2022
UCT to open newly renovated cervical cancer screening site in Khayelitsha
In an effort to prevent cervical cancer, the University of Cape Town (UCT) will on Monday, 8 August, open a newly renovated Khayelitsha Cervical Cancer Screening Project (KCCSP) site.
05 Aug 2022
In remembrance: Nokubonga Madikane
The UCT Executive team writes to the UCT community about the passing of Ms Nokubonga Madikane (42)
05 Aug 2022
Emer Prof George Vicatos honoured by ARGO-Brussels Hellenic Network
Emeritus Professor George Vicatos will receive his Innovation Award in a ceremony on 12 October in recognition of his contributions to biomedical design.
05 Aug 2022
UCT Women’s month expert list
The following academics at the University of Cape Town can be contacted by the media for comment during Women’s month.
05 Aug 2022
MBA student gets peek into UCT VC’s workday
MBA student Tshepang Masala was a winner of the Odgers Berndtson-initiated CEOx1Day programme, which pairs business school students with some of the country’s leading CEOs.
04 Aug 2022
UCT Financial Innovation Hub named centre of excellence
As one of 10 institutions identified as an Algorand Centre of Excellence, UCT will receive millions of US dollars in funding for its Financial Innovation Hub.
04 Aug 2022
Young UCT scientist selected as one of esteemed global Schmidt Science Fellows
UCT’s Dr Michael Heyns has been announced as one of the esteemed 2022 Schmidt Science Fellows by philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt.
04 Aug 2022
Update on Reimagining Jagger Library
Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng writes to the UCT community with an update about progress towards rebuilding and recovering from the fire of April 2021.
04 Aug 2022
Forest Hill Residence: Driving student success
UCT’s Forest Hill Residence has launched the innovative “You Have the Drive” programme to help students acquire their driver’s licences.
04 Aug 2022
Four women at the IDM awarded grants geared for upskilling and capacity development
The institute’s Transformation Committee awarded four grants to PASS (two) and postdoctoral research fellows (two) to pursue developmental activities and opportunities through travel support.
04 Aug 2022
CHE institutional audit and other updates
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is preparing for the forthcoming Council on Higher Education (CHE) institutional audit site visit, which will take place this month.
04 Aug 2022
Africa’s most affordable Cambridge international qualification launched by UCT Online High School
A year since being launched, and some 5 000 CAPS learners later, the University of Cape Town Online High School (UCT OHS) is immensely pleased to be able to offer an additional curriculum in the form of the Cambridge Assessment International Education — the most affordable Cambridge International qualification in Africa at R3 300 per month!
03 Aug 2022
Students, make a creative statement at this year’s Res4Res Unleashed
UCT students are invited to enter Res4Res Unleashed, a 60-day, online exhibition event that celebrates “unbounded artistic expression” in digital and traditional mediums.
03 Aug 2022
UCT VC to make another milestone announcement
Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will make an announcement on a major education milestone for UCT, South Africa and the African continent at a virtual media conference to be hosted by the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the UCT Online High School.
03 Aug 2022
UCT celebrates Chancellor on her birthday
The University of Cape Town conveys best wishes to Chancellor Precious Moloi-Motsepe, who turns 60 on 2 August 2022.
02 Aug 2022
UCT Vice-Chancellor hosts final online science series session: Science & Diplomacy
UCT’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted the third online GESDA session on Sunday, 31 July 2022.
02 Aug 2022
VC hosts last science of the future webinar
UCT VC Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng moderated a two-expert discussion on science and diplomacy, wrapping up the four-part series.
02 Aug 2022
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