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In remembrance: Vukile Tyalidikazi We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our colleague, Vukile Tyalidikazi (57), on Thursday, 5 September 2024. 16 Sep 2024
Pravin Gordhan (1949–2024) Anti-apartheid stalwart and recipient of a 2007 University of Cape Town (UCT) honorary doctorate, Pravin Gordhan has died. 13 Sep 2024
In remembrance: Riaan Franklen Witbooi It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Mr Riaan Franklen Witbooi (42), who served as campus protection officer in the Properties and Services department. 12 Sep 2024
Inaugural lecture by Professor Boonzaier and other updates The next lecture in the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series will be presented by Professor Floretta Boonzaier on 11 September 2024. 11 Sep 2024
VC’s Excellence Awards nominations and other updates Nominations are open for the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards, which honour the dedication and contributions of the University of Cape Town (UCT) staff. 11 Sep 2024
Nominations open for VC’s Excellence Awards 2024 The Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards committee invite you to nominate individuals or teams who have made a profound impact at UCT. 09 Sep 2024
In remembrance: Richard Drummond It is with heartfelt sympathy that we write to inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Richard Drummond (62), on Saturday, 17 August 2024. 09 Sep 2024
UCT to host language indaba and other updates The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Language Indaba will be hosted on Thursday, 12 September 2024. 04 Sep 2024
UCT inaugural lectures for September 2024 The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series not only affords us an opportunity to celebrate colleagues who have been promoted to the rank of professorship. 04 Sep 2024
Inaugural lecture by Professor Jaga and other updates 29 Aug 2024
September 2024 graduation season Prof Mosa Moshabela announces the commencement of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) September 2024 graduation ceremonies. 29 Aug 2024
Inaugural lecture by Professor Plaatjies and other updates Professor Mzikantu Zungula Dizu Plaatjies will present his inaugural lecture on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series. 28 Aug 2024
UCT to confer honorary doctorate on Dr Bradshaw As a way of honouring and celebrating excellence, the University of Cape Town (UCT) confers honorary doctorates on individuals who have had extraordinary achievements in their fields. 28 Aug 2024
Update on extreme weather conditions The South African Weather Service issued an orange level 6 warning for Tuesday, 27 August, with a particular focus on damaging winds of 40 to 80 km/h. 27 Aug 2024
Cameron Jayden le Roux (2002–2024) Mr Cameron Jayden le Roux passed away a week before graduation, on Monday, 26 August 2024. 26 Aug 2024
Brian O’Connell (1947–2024) Former UWC vice-chancellor and rector Professor Brian O’Connell, upon whom UCT conferred an honorary doctorate in education in 2018, has passed away at the age of 77. 25 Aug 2024
Inaugural lecture by Professor Shaikh and other updates The next lecture in the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series will be presented by Professor Sa’diyya Shaikh on Friday, 23 August 2024. 23 Aug 2024
Please contribute to the UCT Food Sovereignty programme 22 Aug 2024
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