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Maintenance matters In December 2024 I launched the Campus-wide Conversations initiative. These conversations are aimed at creating a new culture at the University of Cape Town (UCT); a culture in which everyone, regardless of their background or position, feels heard, seen, valued and respected. 10 Jan 2025
Professor Anton Le Roex (1953–2025) Prof Anton Le Roex passed away on 9 January after a long battle with cancer. 09 Jan 2025
Student 2024 fee debt appeals and financial assistance for 2025 The University of Cape Town (UCT) has always prioritised the provision of student funding as one of its transformation goals. 08 Jan 2025
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
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