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World Academic Summit 2026: An update As announced in October 2025 , the University of Cape Town (UCT) will host the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit (WAS) 2026 – the first time this global convening will take place on the African continent. 30 Jul 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Thiam and other updates Professor Djiby Thiam will deliver his inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 17:00. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 30 Jul 2026
Upcoming UCT inaugural lectures: August 2026 As we will be commemorating Women's Month in August, we are reminded that universities are places where ideas have the power to shape society and where scholarship serves the public good. 29 Jul 2026
In remembrance: Shamiel Samuels It is with a deep sense of sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Shamiel Samuels (59), a transport operations manager. He passed away on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 due to natural causes. 28 Jul 2026
Residence catering: a commitment to excellence and quality At the University of Cape Town (UCT), access to safe, nutritious and quality food in our student residence system is not merely a service offering, it is a key element of what we mean by excellence as an important pillar of our vision, alongside transformation and sustainability. 28 Jul 2026
Celebrating sporting excellence at UCT The University of Cape Town (UCT) continues to demonstrate that excellence extends beyond our lecture theatres, laboratories and offices. 27 Jul 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Bosch and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host an inaugural lecture by Professor Tanja Bosch as part of the UCT Inaugural Lecture series on Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 18:00 SAST in the Mafeje Room, Bremner Building, middle campus.  22 Jul 2026
Professor Rob Simmonds (1966–2026) Prof Rob Simmonds passed away on 4 July 2026 at the age of 60. 22 Jul 2026
In remembrance: Rob Simmonds It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Professor Rob Simmonds (60), a professor in the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science. He passed away on Saturday, 4 July 2026. 22 Jul 2026
In remembrance: Mbonisi Ntebe It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our colleague Mr Mbonisi Ntebe (53), a Campus Protection Services (CPS) protection officer at the Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences. 17 Jul 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professors Wearne and Dave and other updates Professors Nicola Wearne and Joel Dave will deliver a joint inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) 2026 Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 18:00 SAST in the New Learning Centre Lecture Theatre, Anatomy Building, health sciences campus. 15 Jul 2026
Financial update: UCT receives clean audit opinion Following the University of Cape Town (UCT) Council meeting held on 13 June 2026, I would like to share a brief update on the university’s financial position, based on the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) for the year ended 31 December 2025 and the management accounts for the period ended 30 April 2026. 14 Jul 2026
Institutional audit process formally concluded The University of Cape Town's (UCT) institutional audit process has now been formally concluded by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC). 09 Jul 2026
UCT’s sustainability impact ranking and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has once again been recognised as one of the world's leading universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Rankings, placing 102nd globally and securing top 100 positions in nine of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 08 Jul 2026
Upcoming UCT inaugural lectures: July 2026 As we move into the second half of the year, we continue our tradition of celebrating academic excellence through the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series. 08 Jul 2026
Postdoctoral research fellows: Event, resources and clarification In my welcome message , I encouraged our postdoctoral community to make full use of the rich landscape of resources and opportunities available at the University of Cape Town (UCT), with the aim of ensuring that both new and returning fellows would continue to strengthen their sense of identity, belonging and intellectual purpose within the university. 07 Jul 2026
TLC2026 keynote announcement and proposal workshop The Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT) is delighted to announce that Professor Phillip Dawson, Co-Director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning at Deakin University, will deliver the 2026 UCT Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC2026) keynote address. 07 Jul 2026
In remembrance: Vernon Ashley Bryant It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Vernon Ashley Bryant (60), on Sunday, 19 April 2026. 06 Jul 2026
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