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Irma Stern’s journey continues: The collection prepares for a new home  The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Irma Stern Trust have jointly agreed to conclude their long-standing partnership to manage and operate the Irma Stern Museum. This transition will see the relocation of the Irma Stern Trust Collection from The Firs – Stern’s historic home and the current site of the museum. 30 Oct 2025 Media release
Feedback from the Council meeting of October 2025 Council had an ordinary meeting on Saturday, 18 October 2025, to address several matters. 30 Oct 2025 UCT Council
Celebrating sporting excellence at UCT Each year, the University of Cape Town (UCT) comes together to honour our remarkable student-athletes at the UCT Sports Awards. 30 Oct 2025
‘Reflective, critical and socially responsible individuals’ OSARIA seeks to generate insights that inform programme design, institutional responsiveness and student development strategies across all clusters. 30 Oct 2025
Shaping future-ready graduates UCT’s director of Careers Service, Stafford Bomester, has celebrated one year in office and is eager to play a part in shaping students to be innovative and future-ready. 29 Oct 2025
UCT: SA’s coolest university UCT continues to create an environment where students can thrive academically and personally. 29 Oct 2025
Exam support services offered by SWS The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Service (SWS) will continue offering a range of services during the upcoming examinations to ensure that students are adequately supported. 29 Oct 2025
UCT to co-lead institute for pandemic preparedness Following approval in 2024 by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), the University of Cape Town (UCT) will co-lead the new DSTI-NRF Institute for the Preparedness and Prevention of Pandemics (IP3). 29 Oct 2025 Media release
UCT crowned South Africa’s coolest university The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been named the coolest university in a retrospective review of the past decade of the Sunday Times GenNext awards, now in their 21st edition. The award recognises UCT’s enduring appeal to South Africa’s youth and its status as a leading institution in education, innovation and campus culture. 29 Oct 2025 Media release
‘Sclocket’: Moving through friendship, family, and loss ‘Sclocket’ is a dance-theatre showcase by graduating students from UCT’s Centre for Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies. 29 Oct 2025
Dialogue calls for renewed academic solidarity with Palestine The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance (NMSPG) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted a public dialogue on Monday, 27 October 2025, under the theme “Liberation & the Academy: The Role of Universities in the Struggle for Palestine”. 29 Oct 2025
Another UCT star goes from Ikeys to Boks The University of Cape Town (UCT) continues to make waves – a trait fitting of a top-ranked university in Africa. I am thrilled to learn that Zachary Porthen is likely to don the green and gold jersey for the first time this weekend against Japan in London. 29 Oct 2025
UCT to co-lead institute for the pandemic preparedness In 2024, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), approved the establishment of the DSTI-NRF Institute for the Preparedness and Prevention of Pandemics (IP3). 28 Oct 2025
The silent crisis of stillbirths in Africa UCT has joined leading continental and global health partners in the fight to confront Africa’s silent crisis of stillbirths. 28 Oct 2025
‘Our leadership was about contributing to UCT’ UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela has thanked the outgoing SRC for their commitment to teamwork during their tenure. 28 Oct 2025
A day of wellness at UCT UCT staff gathered at the Sports Centre on 23 October for a Staff Wellness Day, hosted by the Department of Student Affairs. 28 Oct 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for November 2025 The University of Cape Town’s Inaugural Lecture series honours newly appointed professors, showcasing their academic excellence and leadership. These lectures highlight scholarly achievements, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and explore how their work shapes teaching, research, and public life. 28 Oct 2025
UCT appoints seasoned scholar Majozi as deputy vice-chancellor The University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced the appointment of Professor Thokozani Majozi as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Research and Internationalisation with effect from 1 January 2026. 28 Oct 2025 Media release
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