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SWS welcomes new and returning students The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Services (SWS) in the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) welcomes first-year and returning students. 24 Feb 2025
Emeritus Professor Julian Cooke (1940–2025) Emeritus Professor Julian Cooke passed away on 24 February 2025. 24 Feb 2025
Council approves joint proposal on 2024 fee debt The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has approved a joint proposal tabled by the executive and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC). 21 Feb 2025 UCT Council
VC’s Campus-wide Conversations and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) community is reminded and urged to participate in the Vice-Chancellor’s (VC) Campus-wide Conversations. 20 Feb 2025
Update on protest action Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the campus community with an update about the situation on campus. 20 Feb 2025
In remembrance: Associate Professor Cathleen Powell It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of our colleague Associate Professor Cathleen Powell (56), the head of the Department of Public Law. 18 Feb 2025
Update on protest action at UCT The University of Cape Town (UCT) executive has noted the protest action by a group of students on the morning of Monday, 17 February 2025. 17 Feb 2025
Update on student accommodation and fee debt Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the campus community about student accommodation and fee debt. 14 Feb 2025
Leadership Lekgotla recruitment and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has shared updates around a number of Leadership Lekgotla roles as part of continuing to build a leadership team dedicated to sustaining excellence. 12 Feb 2025
In remembrance: Phindiwe Sondamase It is with sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our colleague Ms Phindiwe Sondamase (46). 12 Feb 2025
In remembrance: Ernest Matiso We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Mr Ernest Matiso (54). 11 Feb 2025
Road closures on upper campus The University of Cape Town (UCT) Traffic Services alerts the university community that due to a burst water pipe on Madiba North, access to Madiba West is currently restricted. 10 Feb 2025
AI teaching innovation grants Prof Brandon Collier-Reed announces a special purpose round of Teaching Innovation Grants that focus on leveraging AI. 10 Feb 2025
Update on Leadership Lekgotla recruitment processes VC Mosa Moshabela writes to share updates on several key Leadership Lekgotla roles. 10 Feb 2025
DSA Welcome Festival and other updates The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Student Affairs (DSA) will host the annual DSA Welcome Festival on the Green Mile, upper campus, on Thursday, 13 February 2025. 05 Feb 2025
Academic year 2024 and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has welcomed new and returning students as well as staff as the academic year officially got underway on Monday, 12 February 2024. 21 Feb 2024
Academic year 2024 and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has welcomed new and returning students as well as staff as the academic year officially got underway on Monday, 12 February 2024. 21 Feb 2024
UCT to confer honorary doctorates on six remarkable individuals Emer Prof Daya Reddy is delighted to announce that the University of Cape Town (UCT) will confer honorary doctorates upon six outstanding individuals at this year’s graduation ceremonies. 20 Feb 2024
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