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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
Commemorating Rhodes Must Fall’s 10th anniversary
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Rhodes Must Fall (RMF) student movement.
02 Apr 2025
UCT inaugural lecture for April 2025
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series is a cherished academic tradition that celebrates the achievements of colleagues who have attained full professorship.
02 Apr 2025
Call for nominations: Distinguished Teacher Award 2024
Prof Brandon Collier-Reed writes to the UCT community to call for nominations for the Distinguished Teacher Award 2024.
01 Apr 2025
The Pitch UCT – Celebrating 10 years of student entrepreneurship at UCT
As we celebrate 10 years of student entrepreneurship at the University of Cape Town (UCT), I am thrilled to announce the call for applications for The Pitch UCT and Pitch Plus.
01 Apr 2025
Celebrating excellence at the Autumn 2025 graduation
Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the UCT community about one of the most significant moments in the university’s calendar – the Autumn 2025 graduation season.
27 Mar 2025
UCT’s improved B-BBEE level and other updates
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has achieved a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 3 contributor rating in 2024, which put the institution at the forefront compared with other leading universities.
26 Mar 2025
Improved B-BBEE level reinforces UCT’s leadership
UCT has consistently improved its B-BBEE status, reaching a Level 3 contributor rating in 2024, with an impressive score of 91.02 points.
25 Mar 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor McCulloch and other updates
Professor Mignon McCulloch will deliver the second lecture in this year’s University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 27 March 2025.
20 Mar 2025
Welcoming UCT postgrads and supervisors
A warm welcome to our postgraduate students, both those returning and those starting their studies this year.
19 Mar 2025
Council debates risk of defunding by US Federal Government
At its first ordinary meeting for 2025, the University of Cape Town (UCT) Council had a lengthy agenda but focused mainly on the threats of defunding.
17 Mar 2025
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