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UCT navigating US-related funding challenges I write regarding recent – and ongoing – serious developments affecting research funding from US federal agencies, particularly the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to South Africa. 20 May 2025
Developments around UCT Fund Inc. The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a proudly South African institution, but we are also a university with a global footprint. 20 May 2025
Ikeys victory parade and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a victory parade to celebrate the Ikey Tigers’ milestone 2025 FNB Varsity Cup triumph. 14 May 2025
Feedback from reconvened Council meeting of May 2025 At its reconvened meeting for the first quarter of this year, held on Saturday, 10 May 2025, Council addressed several critical matters. 14 May 2025 UCT Council
Victory parade to celebrate Ikeys’ Varsity Cup feat We are thrilled to announce a victory parade to celebrate the Ikey Tigers’ recent historic 44-21 win over Maties in the 2025 FNB Varsity Cup final. 13 May 2025
UCT Well-Being Conference and other updates The first annual University of Cape Town (UCT) Well-Being and Flourishing Conference will be held at the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. 07 May 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Altwegg and other updates Professor Res Altwegg will deliver the next lecture in the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 8 May 2025. 30 Apr 2025
In remembrance: Ester Vuyiswa Nqayi It is with profound sadness that we share news of the passing of our colleague, Ms Ester Vuyiswa Nqayi (54). 29 Apr 2025
First Annual UCT Well-Being and Flourishing Conference Prof Elelwani Ramugondo announces the call for abstracts for UCT’s first Well-Being and Flourishing Conference, to be held on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 at the UCT Graduate School of Business. 28 Apr 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for May 2025 UCT’s Inaugural Lecture series is a valued academic tradition that recognises academics who have attained the rank of full professor. 24 Apr 2025
UCT 2025 Open Textbook Award and other updates Read about recent developments on campus. 23 Apr 2025
Congratulations to Ikey Tigers It is with immense pride and heartfelt joy that I extend my warmest congratulations to the UCT Ikey Tigers for their resounding 44-21 triumph over Stellenbosch University’s Maties in the 2025 FNB Varsity Cup final. 15 Apr 2025
Rallying behind Ikey Tigers in Varsity Cup final UCT’s Ikey Tigers and under-20 Young Guns (YG) have achieved a historic feat: advancing to the FNB Varsity Cup 2025 finals. 14 Apr 2025
Call for nominations: 2025 UCT Open Textbook Award Professor Brandon Collier-Reed writes to the UCT community to invite nominations for the 2025 UCT Open Textbook Award. 09 Apr 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Francois Cilliers and other updates Professor Francois Cilliers will deliver the third lecture in this year’s University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Wednesday, 9 April 2025. 09 Apr 2025
Call for inputs: SRC Constitution and Election Regulations amendment The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Constitution and Election Regulations are currently under review and multiple key stakeholder consultations have resulted in draft amendments to both documents. 04 Apr 2025
In remembrance: Pheliswa Agnes Masekwana It is with immense sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mrs Pheliswa Agnes Masekwana (50). 04 Apr 2025
The Pitch UCT applications and other updates As the University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrates 10 years of student entrepreneurship, applications for The Pitch UCT and Pitch Plus are open. 03 Apr 2025
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