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In remembrance: Ndyebo Henry Makupula It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Mr Ndyebo Henry Makupula (68), our PhD student in the Department of Private Law, on Saturday, 20 January 2024 following a short illness. 31 Jan 2024
UCT Inaugural Lecture and other updates The first lecture for 2024 in the UCT Inaugural Lecture series will be delivered by Professor Lebogang Ramma on Thursday, 1 February 2024. 31 Jan 2024
In remembrance: Nontle Solwandle It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague Ms Nontle Solwandle (40), who served as administrative officer in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor (OVC). 25 Jan 2024
Student financial aid appeals and other updates The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) provision of student financial assistance is one of the cornerstones of the university’s transformation initiatives to assist academically and financially deserving students. Read about this and other recent developments on campus. 24 Jan 2024
Second call for applications: UCT–Bristol programme Professor Jeff Murugan writes to the UCT community about the UCT–UoB Professorship and Fellowship Programme. 24 Jan 2024
In remembrance: Keenan Hendrickse It is with heavy hearts that we write to inform you of the passing of Mr Keenan Hendrickse (30), a Master of Philosophy in Sociology student. He passed away on Saturday, 25 November 2023, just a week before his 31st birthday on 1 December. 24 Jan 2024
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Lebogang Ramma Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to share that the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series will resume in February 2024. 23 Jan 2024
Student debt appeals for 2023 and financial aid for 2024 The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) provision of student financial assistance is one of the cornerstones of our transformation initiatives to assist academically and financially deserving students. 18 Jan 2024
UCT Summer School 2024 and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) is celebrating 100 years of lifelong learning through the 2024 Summer School, which is currently underway. 17 Jan 2024
In remembrance: Aphiwe Khuboni It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our first-year student, Mr Aphiwe Khuboni, on Saturday, 2 December 2023. 17 Jan 2024
Update on Leadership Lekgotla roles Prof Elelwani Ramugondo writes to the UCT community with an update about senior leadership roles. 16 Jan 2024
Farewell to DVC for Research and Internationalisation: Professor Sue Harrison Prof Elelwani Ramugondo writes to express UCT’s sincere gratitude and appreciation to Professor Harrison for her astute leadership and immense academic contributions to the university. 15 Jan 2024
Postgraduate resources to enable completion of your degree Prof Sue Harrison writes about UCT’s postgraduate research resources. 15 Jan 2024
Building research support at UCT – introducing the Research Project Navigator Prof Sue Harrison writes about UCT’s research support infrastructure. 11 Jan 2024
Public statements and protests by members of the UCT community Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to remind staff and students that the right to speak on behalf of the institution is reserved for, among others, the Chair of Council, the Vice-Chancellor, the deans (for faculties) and the heads of department (for departments). 10 Jan 2024
Farewell to Executive Director: CMD: Gerda Kruger Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to bid farewell to Ms Gerda Kruger, who served as the Executive Director for Communication and Marketing. 08 Jan 2024
Annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture The fourth edition of the annual Bongani Mayosi Memorial Lecture will be presented by our very own graduate, Dr Vuyane Mhlomi. 08 Jan 2024
Summer School 2024 – Celebrating 100 years of learning The annual University of Cape Town (UCT) Summer School is back from Saturday, 13 January until Saturday, 27 January 2024, and it will be a celebratory moment for the university. 04 Jan 2024
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