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The 2026 budget process As we embark on the 2026 budget process, I wish to share with you the journey we are undertaking and the principles guiding our financial planning for the year ahead. 14 Oct 2025
Historic botanical treasure donated to UCT UCT recently hosted an event of gratitude to mark the donation of a facsimile edition of the ‘Flora de la Real Expedición Botánica del Nuevo Reino de Granada (1783–1816)’ to the Bolus Herbarium. 14 Oct 2025
Join a conversation on values in higher education An invitation to attend a G20-aligned event, which will be co-hosted by UCT and the Values 20 (V20). 14 Oct 2025
UCT study flags gaps in surgical training A University of Cape Town (UCT) study examining South Africa’s two-year medical internship programme has highlighted persistent challenges in surgical training. 14 Oct 2025 Media release
Teaching Against the Odds: UCT honours 20 years of inspiration UCT marked the 20th anniversary of the Stella Clark Teachers’ Award by celebrating South Africa’s educators who, against all odds, continue to ignite minds, transform lives, and shape the nation’s future.  13 Oct 2025
Celebrating ‘society’s quiet heroes’ UCT celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Stella Clark Teacher’s Award in style, bringing together past winners and their nominators to reflect on the state of education. 13 Oct 2025
UCT analysis maps coal mine jobs most at risk in SA’s energy transition The global energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is putting increasing pressure on coal mining. 13 Oct 2025 Media release
UCT lecture to reflect on Africa, knowledge and the postcolonial university The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Suren Pillay from the Centre for African Studies will present his lecture on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. 13 Oct 2025 Media release
Associate Professor Lis Lange (1961–2025) Associate Professor Lis Lange passed away on 8 October 2025. 10 Oct 2025
UCT leads Africa once again, climbing in global rankings UCT has advanced to 164th place in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, placing among the top 7.5% of universities worldwide. 09 Oct 2025
Studente, Springbokke en aandete met Nelson Mandela Die Universiteit van Kaapstad se rektor, Professor Mosa Moshabela, het met groot lof gepraat oor die studente en die voortdurende hoë aansien wat hulle in die samelewing geniet. 09 Oct 2025 Afrikaans
Abafundi, amaBhokobhoko kunye nesidlo sedinala noNelson Mandela UVC uNjingalwazi uMosa Moshabela uthethe kakhulu ngequmrhu labafundi be-UCT kunye nokubekelwa kwabo phezulu kuya kuhlala kuhleli eluntwini. 09 Oct 2025 isiXhosa
UCT to host Africa’s first-ever Times Higher Education World Academic Summit The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been announced as hosts for the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit (WAS) 2026. 09 Oct 2025 Media release
UCT to host first-ever THE World Academic Summit in Africa UCT to host first-ever THE World Academic Summit in Africa. 09 Oct 2025
UCT climbs 16 places on THE rankings to remain top in Africa The University of Cape Town (UCT) has again affirmed its status as Africa’s top university, achieving a global rank of 164 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. 09 Oct 2025 Media release
UCT researchers reshape the story of human evolution through the Taung Child The University of Cape Town (UCT) has partnered with ARC documentary channel to produce Unburied Season 2: The Taung Child. 09 Oct 2025 Media release
Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates 08 Oct 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates 08 Oct 2025
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