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Completed whistle-blowing investigations for 2024 A/Prof Kathy Idensohn writes to the UCT community with an update about the work of the whistle-blowing hotline in 2024. 02 Jul 2025
Applications for Falling Walls Lab Cape Town are open Do you have a game-changing idea? This is your moment to shine. 02 Jul 2025
TLC2025: Call for proposals Professor Brandon Collier-Reed writes to UCT staff to call for proposals for TLC2025. 01 Jul 2025
Bond deals: hand over the job to experts Most bonds have not been structured properly, so African countries are paying way over the odds relative to their sovereign risks. 01 Jul 2025 Republished
Ending student hunger on campus In 2024, UCT’s Food Sovereignty Programme distributed close to 10 000 grocery packs to students in need. 01 Jul 2025
Build future-ready skills through the Foundation Programme in Design Thinking Applications are open for the second semester intake of the Foundation Programme in Design Thinking at the d-school Afrika. 30 Jun 2025
Students sharpen entrepreneurial ambitions UCT’s GenesisBloc Launchpad is accelerating after students had an opportunity to share some early musings on their business ideas. 27 Jun 2025
Revolutionising understanding of the cosmos The LSST project is set to reshape our understanding of the cosmos through vast collaboration. 27 Jun 2025
UCT at forefront of cosmic milestone: Rubin Observatory first light On 23 June 2025, UCT astronomers and students celebrated the Rubin Observatory’s first light, launching a decade of groundbreaking cosmic exploration. 27 Jun 2025
Ten Years of Transformation at UCT UCT reinforces the university’s commitment to becoming a place where all individuals feel respected, valued, and have a true sense of belonging. 27 Jun 2025
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 to host over 70 universities in pan-African moot court competition For the first time in its history, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Law will host the 34th Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition from 29 June to 5 July 2025 in Cape Town. 26 Jun 2025 Media release
Will SA’s coalition government last? One year on: South Africa’s coalition government boosted optimism but the question is: Will it last? 26 Jun 2025 Republished
UCT hospitality establishment gets three-star tourism grading The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) bed-and-breakfast establishment, All Africa House, has acquired a three-star tourism grading as a small hotel and shared self-catering facility. This achievement is in line with the university’s commitment to service excellence. 25 Jun 2025 Media release
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
Creating greater access to children’s books UCT alumni have come together to create a collection of children’s books in exciting formats to bridge the reading and language gap. 24 Jun 2025 Youth Month
Books, bikes, and big dreams: UCT student heads to Triathlon World Champs Third-year University of Cape Town (UCT) student Rebecca Monk is proving that excellence knows no boundaries. At just 21, she’s navigating the rigorous demands of a double major in geology and oceanography while earning accolades as a competitive triathlete – and this month, she’ll represent South Africa at the 2025 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Pontevedra, Spain. 23 Jun 2025 Media release
Another UCT rugby star signs pro deal after Varsity Cup glory Another University of Cape Town (UCT) rugby sensation, Thomas Nel, has signed with professional outfit Suzuki Griquas, following a stellar season in which he played a pivotal role in the UCT Ikey Tigers’ Varsity Cup victory this year. 23 Jun 2025 Media release
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