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First-year campus reception programme and other updates
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a First-Year Campus Reception (FYCR) programme to welcome thousands of students embarking on their academic journey.
29 Jan 2025
Amendments to the Employment Equity Act of 1998
As President Cyril Ramaphosa proclaimed, the amendments to the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998 came into effect on 1 January 2025. These translate into the Employment Equity Amendment Act of 2022.
29 Jan 2025
Next intake for designing with AI course
The Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT) in the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED) faculty is pleased to announce three intake dates for the Designing with AI short course for 2025.
23 Jan 2025
Call for applications: DHET Future Professors Programme
Academic staff are encouraged to apply for the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) Future Professors Programme (FPP).
23 Jan 2025
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
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