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In remembrance: Fehraad De Nicker It is with a deep sense of sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Fehraad De Nicker (41), on Saturday, 21 June 2025. 27 Jun 2025
UCT’s highest QS ranking and other updates UCT has achieved its highest position in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in the past decade, climbing to 150th globally. 25 Jun 2025
In remembrance: Lucy Saunders It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of our colleague, Mrs Lucy Saunders (59). 23 Jun 2025
Amendments to the Employment Equity Act Prof Elelwani Ramugondo writes to staff to outline the university’s planned process to ensure compliance with Employment Equity law. 20 Jun 2025
UCT achieves highest QS ranking in a decade Prof Mosa Moshabela celebrates UCT’s highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings in the past decade, climbing to 150th globally. 19 Jun 2025
Commemorating Youth Month Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe writes to students with a message about Youth Month. 13 Jun 2025
From Ikeys straight to the Boks Prof Mosa Moshabela celebrates the recent inclusion of Ntokozo Makhaza in the Springbok squad for the 2025 season – a momentous and historic achievement. 11 Jun 2025
UCT food programme and other updates To address student food insecurity, the University of Cape Town (UCT) runs an ongoing Food Sovereignty Programme. 11 Jun 2025
Short courses in learning design CILT invites UCT staff and postgraduate students to enrol in three flexible, online short courses designed to strengthen learning design practice. 05 Jun 2025
Apply for the UCT Teaching Innovation Grant Professor Brandon Collier-Reed writes to UCT staff about the Teaching Innovation and Curriculum Change Grant. 04 Jun 2025
Exam support services offered by SWS The Department of Student Affairs' Student Wellness Service (SWS) continues offering a range of services during the ongoing examinations to ensure that students are adequately supported. 04 Jun 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Whittal and other updates Professor Jennifer Whittal will deliver her inaugural lecture on on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. 03 Jun 2025
Appointment of Executive Director: Human Resources Prof Mosa Moshabela is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Juliet Refiloe Mhango as the new Executive Director: Human Resources with effect from 1 June 2025. 30 May 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for June 2025 UCT’s Inaugural Lecture series is a valued academic tradition that recognises academics who have attained the rank of full professor. 30 May 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Van Wyk and other updates Professor Jacqueline van Wyk will present her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 29 May 2025. 28 May 2025
Key info ahead of mid-year examinations The University of Cape Town (UCT) will hold its mid-year examinations from Monday, 2 June to Friday, 20 June 2025. 28 May 2025
In remembrance: Zola Qweta It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of our colleague, Mr Zola Qweta (42). 27 May 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Hoadley and other updates Professor Ursula Hoadley will deliver her inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. 21 May 2025
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