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UCT management and SRC reach mediated agreement The University of Cape Town (UCT) management and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) have reached an agreement over fee block issues following two days of mediation sessions. 16 Mar 2023
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
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
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
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
UCT executive and SRC reach agreement Following disruptions on campus over the past two days, the University of Cape Town executive has reached an agreement with the Students' Representative Council over some of the urgent issues they have raised 30 Jan 2023
Annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) community is reminded of the Annual Bongani Mayosi Lecture on Saturday, 28 January 2023. 26 Jan 2023
Annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) community is reminded of the Annual Bongani Mayosi Lecture on Saturday, 28 January 2023. 26 Jan 2023
Update on COVID-19 subvariant XBB 1.5 Dr Reno Morar writes to the UCT community with an update about COVID-19 subvariant XBB 1.5. 23 Jan 2023
December 2022 graduation and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) is hosting the December 2022 graduation ceremonies from 14 to 15 December 2022. 15 Dec 2022
Amathuba progress and what lies ahead for 2023 Professor Harsha Kathard reflects on the progress of the new digital learning platform, Amathuba. 15 Dec 2022
Reconvened Council Meeting of 9 December 2022 Acting Chair of Council, Nazeema Mohamed, writes to the UCT community to provide an update on key discussions and decisions. 13 Dec 2022 Chair of Council
Update on UCT’s Vice-Chancellor Chair of Council, Babalwa Ngonyama, writes to update the UCT community about the Vice-Chancellor’s leave. 12 Dec 2022 Chair of Council
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