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Resumption of face-to-face university operations
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will commence with the teaching and learning programme and research operations face-to-face on Monday, 20 February 2023.
19 Feb 2023
George Ekama (1949–2023)
George Ekama passed away on 19 February 2023.
19 Feb 2023
Council dealing with matters affecting UCT
Chair of Council, Babalwa Ngonyama, writes to the UCT community on Council dealing with matters affecting UCT.
18 Feb 2023
UCT Council
Update on developments on campus
UCT management was of the understanding that the university would be in a position to resume face-to-face teaching and learning, and research programmes, from this morning, Friday, 17 February 2023.
17 Feb 2023
Return to on-campus activities
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is now in a position to fully resume its academic project, including the face-to-face teaching and learning programme and research programmes, with effect from Friday, 17 February 2023.
16 Feb 2023
Submissions to the independent panel
In the communique of 9 February 2023, it was confirmed that the Panel established by the Council of the University of Cape Town (UCT) is authorised to interview current and former members of staff as well as current and previous members of UCT’s Council.
16 Feb 2023
Developments on campus and other updates
The University of Cape Town (UCT) executive is commited to engaging with the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and relevant stakeholders to ensure the resumption of academic activities following disruptive actions on campus.
15 Feb 2023
Measures in place following campus disruptions
An update on developments on campus, as well as measures being taken by the UCT executive to resolve emerging issues where possible.
13 Feb 2023
Independent investigation panel
With the independent investigation panel now having been formally constituted, it has commenced its work.
09 Feb 2023
TB Davie Memorial Lecture nominations and other updates
The TB Davie Memorial Lecture hosted by the Academic Freedom Committee is an opportunity to affirm and clarify the values of academic freedom in a contemporary context, and to stimulate debate. Speaker nominations for the annual lecture have been extended until to 22 February 2023. Read about this and other recent developments on campus.
08 Feb 2023
Call for Distinguished Teacher Award nominations
Professor Harsha Kathard writes to the UCT community to call for nominations for the Distinguished Teacher Award 2022.
08 Feb 2023
Student debt appeals and other updates
The University of Cape Town (UCT) continues to assist academically deserving students in financial need within the parameters set by the university's policies. Read about this and other recent developments on campus.
01 Feb 2023
Preparing for first-year teaching on Amathuba
The start of the first semester of 2023 is fast approaching, and we are excited that our first-year students will begin their journey using Amathuba, powered by Brightspace.
01 Feb 2023
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