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A day of reflection “During this month, I reflect on the role we played and continue to play as women to protect our democracy and to contribute to transformation,” said University of Cape Town Chancellor, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe 15 Aug 2023
A passion for song and dance The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) South African College of Music student, Thabisa Dinga, uses her passion for music and dance to develop skills for KwaLanga township young community members. 14 Aug 2023
A moment of pride and joy The University of Cape Town (UCT) capped over 100 PhD graduates during a ceremony held at the Sarah Baartman Hall on 21 July 2023. 27 Jul 2023
Confluency exhibition travels to National Arts Festival Fresh from its showing at the Centre for African Studies gallery at UTC, the ‘Confluency’ art exhibition headed for the National Arts Festival in Makhanda. 30 Jun 2023
UCT ParaSports hosts Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Basketball On Sunday, 30 April, the University of Cape Town (UCT) ParaSports hosted a Wheelchair Basketball tournament. The club invited the Conquerors Wheelchair Basketball Club from Retreat to play against a combined UCT team featuring players from UCT Basketball, UCT Radio and UCT ParaSports. 19 May 2023
Open Day 2023 The annual University of Cape Town (UCT) Open Day is aimed at high school learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12, their families and teachers, and presents an ideal opportunity to explore the vast range of undergraduate study options available at UCT. 17 May 2023
It’s a celebration The Western Cape’s oldest township, KwaLanga, is marking its centenary in April 2023, presenting an opportunity to reflect on the township’s rich history and heritage. 17 Apr 2023
Reinventing Higher Education The University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with IE University, hosted the 13th annual Reinventing Higher Education (RHE) conference. 23 Mar 2023
UCT ParaSports Club volunteers at national event Members of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) ParaSports Club signed up as volunteers and spent the past weekend (19 and 20 March) assisting at the South African Sport Association for the Physically Disabled national event. 23 Mar 2023
Settling in and services – Orientation 2023 There was plenty of foot traffic along UCT’s avenues, corridors and precincts as new students and their parents, guardians and sponsors made their way around campus to attend information sessions and guided tours, learning about the faculties and many support services available. 08 Feb 2023
Festival of learning – Summer School 2023 It was back in-person, with a buffet offering of lectures, music, tours, and practical classes. The 73rd University of Cape Town (UCT) Summer School, which ran from 9 to 28 January, was a festival of open learning, also showcasing UCT’s excellent research. 08 Feb 2023
Graduation Day 2: Celebrating EBE, Science, Law, FHS students Sounds of ululations, clapping and cheers were heard from excited parents and friends as graduates were hooded and capped by UCT Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe outside the Sarah Baartman Hall on Thursday, 15 December. 19 Dec 2022
Graduation Day 1: Celebrating Commerce and Humanities graduates The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Vision 2030 and drive to unleash human potential for a fair and just society came alive on Wednesday, 14 December, the start of a celebratory two-day summer graduation. 19 Dec 2022
Phambili’s first peer advisor cohort celebrated at appreciation event On 21 October CHED hosted an appreciation event for its first cohort of Phambili peer advisors. 28 Oct 2022
Celebrating student peer educators and volunteers On 20 October, UCT’s Office for Inclusivity and Change hosted a dinner in honour of student peer educators and volunteers. 26 Oct 2022
Open Day: A warm welcome to #FutureUCTGraduates Campus was buzzing on Saturday, 8 October, as UCT welcomed high school learners to its Open Day. 11 Oct 2022
UCT heritage tour along University Avenue The Development and Alumni Department arranged a bespoke Heritage Month campus tour for alumni and friends of UCT as well as Summer School participants. 07 Oct 2022
An ‘avant-garde’ way to raise funds In celebration of Heritage Month in September, the UCT SRC AfriFund held a fashion show to raise funds to assist African international students. 06 Oct 2022
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