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Upcoming UCT Inaugural Lecture: March 2026 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. 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
Update on student protest action on campus As you may be aware already, we have been dealing with some disruption to campus access over the first two days of the commencement of lectures in the 2026 academic year. 17 Feb 2026
Historic moment as UCT and Services SETA break ground on skin health institute The multi-storey ARISE building – a first of its kind for Africa – will be located on UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences. 17 Feb 2026
Cleaning staff help power UCT sustainability research UCT cleaning staff are helping shape campus sustainability efforts by sharing their firsthand knowledge of electricity use, strengthening research and building shared responsibility. 17 Feb 2026
Contribute meaningfully to develop society Attendees at the Heads of Mission Breakfast discussed the future of education on the day of the State of the Nation Address. 17 Feb 2026
UCT hosts Heads of Missions breakfast on science, climate and diplomacy UCT hosted the Vice-Chancellor’s Heads of Missions Breakfast as part of efforts to strengthen relationships with diplomatic missions and position the institution as a strategic partner in international collaboration. 17 Feb 2026
Building bridges for global progress The future of education was in sharp focus at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Heads of Mission Breakfast on 12 February, hosted by Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela. 16 Feb 2026
DSA Welcome Festival ignites UCT’s Green Mile The Green Mile was abuzz on 12 February as hundreds of first-year students gathered for the annual DSA Welcome Festival, hosted by the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 16 Feb 2026
Update on campus activities The University of Cape Town (UCT) notes with concern that some of the entry points to campus were momentarily blocked on the morning of Monday, 16 February 2026. 16 Feb 2026
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