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Inaugural lecture by Professor Behari-Leak and other updates Professor Kasturi Behari-Leak will deliver her inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 20 May 2026
In remembrance: Mbasa Nompetsheni It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our third-year student, Mr Mbasa Nompetsheni (20), in an accident on Saturday, 9 May 2026. 19 May 2026
Rescheduled lecture by Professor Behari-Leak and other updates The UCT Inaugural Lecture by Professor Kasturi Behari-Leak has been rescheduled for Thursday, 26 May 2026 at 18:30 SAST at The Atrium, Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking Afrika (d-school Afrika), middle campus. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 14 May 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Nefdt and other updates The next lecture in the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series will be presented by Professor Ryan Nefdt on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 13 May 2026
Call for applications: Teaching Innovation Grant 2026 I am pleased to share that the University of Cape Town (UCT) has entered into a strategic partnership with HyperionDev, a global leader in online tech education. This collaboration represents an important step in advancing our commitment to innovative teaching and learning and preparing our students for success in a rapidly evolving digital economy. 12 May 2026
Update in light of severe weather conditions In light of the level 8 weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service , the University of Cape Town (UCT) wishes to advise staff and students that university operations continue as usual at this stage. 11 May 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Silal and other updates The first lecture for the month of May 2026 in the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series will be presented by Professor Sheetal Silal on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 06 May 2026
UCT and HyperionDev in partnership to expand access to future-focused skills I am pleased to share that the University of Cape Town (UCT) has entered into a strategic partnership with HyperionDev, a global leader in online tech education. This collaboration represents an important step in advancing our commitment to innovative teaching and learning and preparing our students for success in a rapidly evolving digital economy. 06 May 2026
Join Digital Humanities’ #Shackville commemoration This year marks 10 years since the 2016 #Shackville protests at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 05 May 2026
Building a connected and supported postgraduate community at UCT Postgraduate education sits at the heart of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) mission as a research‑intensive institution committed to social impact, innovation and the public good. Our postgraduate students are not only advancing knowledge in their disciplines – they are shaping new ways of thinking about society, technology, health, sustainability and justice. 04 May 2026
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