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Varsity Cup Cape Derby sees Ikeys, Maties face off The 2024 Varsity Cup rugby Cape Derby between the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Ikey Tigers and Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Maties was the headline game during week two of the current season 29 Feb 2024
UCT celebrates superior performance in the 2023 SAICA APC The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) candidates attained a pass rate that surpassed the national average by a significant margin in the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). 29 Feb 2024
UCT SRC to use Motsepe Foundation donation to help international students The University of Cape Town (UCT) Students’ Representative Council (SRC) will use the R1 million donation from the Motsepe Foundation to assist international students. 29 Feb 2024
Cancer treatment boost as UCT proposes a proton therapy centre A team based at the University of Cape Town (UCT) will design the technical specifications and business case for a proton therapy centre to be established in Cape Town, near to both the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital. 26 Feb 2024
UCT’s iconic d-school Afrika is the top green-certified new academic building in Africa A plaque handover was the final seal on d-school Afrika’s exceptional 6-Star rating by the Green Building Council SA, marking its position as a flagship on the continent, and beyond. 23 Feb 2024
Older Person’s Grant not ‘nearly enough’ to support SA’s elderly The older persons’ care needs and social grants research study revealed that homes dependent on the Older Person’s Grant recorded a gross underspend on food. 22 Feb 2024
Older persons grant not enough to support their needs, UCT study shows A study by a University of Cape Town (UCT) academic has revealed that in South Africa, the elderly are facing growing challenges in meeting their financial needs as the monthly state-provided Older Persons Grant (OPG) is falling short. Their obligations, particularly the primary one of supporting their families, seem to have no end in sight. 22 Feb 2024 Media release
UCT’s University of the Future deliberates funding guarantees Funding mechanisms were one of the key points to consider during UCT’s University of the Future workshop session held recently. 22 Feb 2024
Academic year 2024 and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has welcomed new and returning students as well as staff as the academic year officially got underway on Monday, 12 February 2024. 21 Feb 2024
Academic year 2024 and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has welcomed new and returning students as well as staff as the academic year officially got underway on Monday, 12 February 2024. 21 Feb 2024
UCT to confer honorary doctorates on six remarkable individuals The University of Cape Town (UCT) will confer honorary doctorates upon six outstanding individuals – Dr Debbie Bradshaw, Mr Lionel Davis, Ms Shirley Gunn, Professor Michael R Hayden, Professor Brian Huntley and Professor Lehlohonolo BBJ Machobane – at this year’s graduation ceremonies. 21 Feb 2024
The power of voices: Supporting inclusivity through podcasting UCT’s CILT has launched a podcast, which is designed to serve as a platform for showcasing innovative teaching and learning, among other things. 21 Feb 2024
UCT study empowers medical students through AI and open educational resources Research by UCT’s DOT4D has brought to light an innovative approach in medical education, leveraging AI to empower students in creating open educational resources. 20 Feb 2024
UCT to confer honorary doctorates on six remarkable individuals Emer Prof Daya Reddy is delighted to announce that the University of Cape Town (UCT) will confer honorary doctorates upon six outstanding individuals at this year’s graduation ceremonies. 20 Feb 2024
Amended deadlines due to Council decision on fee debt The University of Cape Town (UCT) wants to draw students’ attention to relevant extended registration deadlines. 20 Feb 2024
UCT research shows positive stimulus effects of a South African public employment programme New research by the University of Cape Town (UCT) indicates that the largest component of South Africa’s Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) programme is beneficial to economic growth as it also has an indirect positive effect on non-programme employment and wages. 20 Feb 2024
Detailed outcomes following engagements with UCTEU The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) management is pleased to share a detailed update resulting from two weeks of engagement with the UCT Employees Union (EU), who represent some of the university’s Professional, Administrative and Support Service (PASS) staff. 20 Feb 2024
UCT Council approves concessions for students with fee debt exceeding R10 000 In a commitment to offering financial support and ensuring higher education access to as many academically eligible students as possible, the University of Cape Town (UCT) management and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) tabled a joint proposal around student fee debt before a recent special Council meeting. 20 Feb 2024
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