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Inaugural lecture by Professor Moore and other updates Professor Elena Moore will deliver the first University of Cape Town Inaugural Lecture of the year on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 25 Feb 2026
Picketing action by PASS staff Please be alerted that the University of Cape Town (UCT) executive has received notice of a planned strike from the three unions representing the Professional, Administrative and Support Service (PASS) staff within the bargaining unit (pay classes 1–12). 24 Feb 2026
Update on campus activities The University of Cape Town (UCT) notes with concern that some of the entry points to campus were momentarily blocked on the morning of Monday, 16 February 2026. 16 Feb 2026
Call for applications: Future Professors Programme The Future Professors Programme (FPP) is a national, collaborative programme aimed at producing a critical mass of academic excellence and leadership within South African higher education. The FPP is based on an innovative approach to growing a representative professoriate through the implementation of a structured programme. 09 Feb 2026
Joint proposal on fee debt and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has approved a joint proposal submitted by the executive and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) to address 2024 fee debt issues affecting financially vulnerable students. 26 Feb 2025
Introducing SparkTank 2025 – a precursor to The Pitch UCT The Department of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Academic Representative Council (ARC) and supported by Innovation & Learning First Tier, has developed SparkTank in partnership with the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and other key stakeholders. 25 Feb 2025
OIC to co-host workshop on anti-racism The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Services (SWS) in the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) welcomes first-year and returning students. 25 Feb 2025
SWS welcomes new and returning students The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Services (SWS) in the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) welcomes first-year and returning students. 24 Feb 2025
VC’s Campus-wide Conversations and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) community is reminded and urged to participate in the Vice-Chancellor’s (VC) Campus-wide Conversations. 20 Feb 2025
Leadership Lekgotla recruitment and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has shared updates around a number of Leadership Lekgotla roles as part of continuing to build a leadership team dedicated to sustaining excellence. 12 Feb 2025
Road closures on upper campus The University of Cape Town (UCT) Traffic Services alerts the university community that due to a burst water pipe on Madiba North, access to Madiba West is currently restricted. 10 Feb 2025
DSA Welcome Festival and other updates The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Student Affairs (DSA) will host the annual DSA Welcome Festival on the Green Mile, upper campus, on Thursday, 13 February 2025. 05 Feb 2025
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
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
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
Navigating the new semester with Amathuba As we continue with the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) learning platforms update and migration from Vula to Amathuba, we would like to inform you of some important updates. 19 Feb 2024
Food purchasing arrangements made following minor fire at the Steve Biko building On the morning of Saturday, 17 February 2024, the University of Cape Town (UCT) suffered a minor fire that impacted two vendors in the food court in the Steve Biko Students' Union building, alongside Cissy Gool Plaza on upper campus. 18 Feb 2024
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