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NPO creates pipeline of empowered students The student-led NPO Destiny Achieve Foundation sets high school and university students up for success. 25 Feb 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Moore and other updates Professor Elena Moore will deliver the first University of Cape Town Inaugural Lecture of the year on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 25 Feb 2026
UCT launches Mathieu Rouault Research Centre for ocean science UCT’s Mathieu Rouault Research Centre has officially opened its doors. 25 Feb 2026
Braver together: Ikey Tigers ready for 2026 The student-led NPO Destiny Achieve Foundation sets high school and university students up for success. 25 Feb 2026
Picketing action by PASS staff Please be alerted that the University of Cape Town (UCT) executive has received notice of a planned strike from the three unions representing the Professional, Administrative and Support Service (PASS) staff within the bargaining unit (pay classes 1–12). 24 Feb 2026
VC’s Open Lecture by Professor Irene Tracey It gives me great pleasure to invite you to the University of Cape Town’s Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture, to be delivered by Professor Irene Tracey on Thursday, 5 March 2026 at 18:00 SAST in the New Lecture Theatre on upper campus. 24 Feb 2026
Why South Africa's carbon tax should stay Carbon taxes are important ways of changing the behaviour of polluting companies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change and using tax revenue to benefit all of society. 24 Feb 2026 Republished
In remembrance: Harrison Rossiter It is with heartfelt sadness that we inform you of the passing of our student Harrison Rossiter (21), who was studying towards a Business Science degree in the Faculty of Commerce. Rossiter passed away in his sleep on Thursday, 13 January 2026 at home in Cape Town. 24 Feb 2026
Upcoming UCT Inaugural Lecture: March 2026 The University of Cape Town’s  Inaugural Lecture  series celebrates the academic excellence and leadership of newly appointed professors. These lectures hold a special place in our university's intellectual life.  23 Feb 2026
UCT’s Debating Union perform on global stage The Debating Union made UCT proud when the team reached the outround stage of the World Universities Debating Championships. 23 Feb 2026
Symposium scrutinises racial language in health research UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences hosted the first symposium on racial language in research, teaching and learning, challenging scholars to be critical in their use of racial terms. 23 Feb 2026
‘GENESIS’ explores the space where black life persists Gregory Maqoma’s radical landmark production at the Baxter Theatre confronts colonialism’s half-life, ancestral memory and the radical possibility of collective liberation. 20 Feb 2026
Warden leads campus-wide push against GBV Assoc Prof Rethabile Possa has been a leading voice in residence-based education on consent, accountability and healthy relationships to create awareness against GBV among students. 20 Feb 2026
DVC Desk: Initiatives to support AI and assessment practices Assessment practices in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) continue to be challenging, requiring ongoing iteration, research and discussion. 19 Feb 2026
Cape Town’s wildflowers: six key insights from a new checklist An updated checklist provides insights into the city’s flora: from showcasing the global significance of its endemic plants to the unique ecology that has shaped this diversity. 19 Feb 2026 Republished
Appointment of Dean: Faculty of Law I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Mohamed Paleker as the new dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town (UCT), with effect from Monday, 16 February 2026. 19 Feb 2026
In remembrance: Professor Justine Burns It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Professor Justine Burns (53), a professor at the School of Economics. She passed away at her home on Saturday, 7 February 2026 following a long battle with cancer. 18 Feb 2026
Celebrating a legacy of leadership in public governance Emer Prof Faizel Ismail shared some of his transformative moments as director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance. 18 Feb 2026
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