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VC’s Campus-wide Conversations: Creating safe spaces for difficult conversations at UCT In the next few days, we will launch facilitated VC’s Campus-wide Conversations aimed at restoring unity in our UCT community as well as to establish a new culture of compassion, kindness and ubuntu. 13 Dec 2024
Research-related developments and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has shared a number of research-related updates – including the new Research Misconduct Policy, the Research Finance Gate (RFG) rollout and preparations for the QS 2026 Reputation Surveys. These initiatives reflect UCT’s commitment to excellence. 12 Dec 2024
Supporting UCT’s postdoctoral research fellows Acknowledging the immense value of postdoctoral research fellows, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has implemented various initiatives to support and recognise their contributions. 12 Dec 2024
End-of-year support service by SWS The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Service (SWS) will continue providing services leading to and during the festive period to support students in effectively accessing health services as and when needed. 11 Dec 2024
Important update: New Research Misconduct Policy effective 1 March 2025 The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) revised and Council-approved Policy for Breach of Research Ethics Codes and Allegations of Misconduct in Research informally known as the Research Misconduct Policy. 11 Dec 2024
In remembrance: Lindani Mahlentle It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Lindani Mahlentle (41). 09 Dec 2024
Important update: Research Finance Gate rollout I am excited to provide an update on the Research Finance Gate (RFG), an essential tool within the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) research management support toolkit. 09 Dec 2024
Invitation: Support UCT’s QS Reputation Rankings Annually, the University of Cape Town (UCT) is presented with the chance to nominate academic peers and employers of our graduates for inclusion in the reputation survey that is an integral part of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR). 04 Dec 2024
UCT Summer School 2025 and other updates The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Extra-Mural Studies will host the 2025 Summer School from Monday, 20 January 2025 to Saturday, 1 February 2025. 04 Dec 2024
Celebrating excellence at the annual UCT Staff Awards 03 Dec 2024
Update on the VC recruitment process Norman Arendse (SC) writes to share an update on the recruitment process for the position of vice-chancellor at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 21 Dec 2023 UCT Council
In remembrance: Nomvuselelo Tshongoyi It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Ms Nomvuselelo Tshongoyi (42) 21 Dec 2023
In remembrance: Kamaladevi “Denise” Scheepers It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mrs Kamaladevi “Denise” Scheepers (51), on 28 November 2023. 21 Dec 2023
Distinguished Teacher Award 2022 recipients The University of Cape Town (UCT) recognises outstanding teaching and acknowledging contributions to the promotion of teaching and learning excellence through the Distinguished Teacher Award. 14 Dec 2023
Feedback from Council meeting of 2 December 2023 I write on behalf of the University of Cape Town (UCT) Council following its plenary meeting on 2 December 2023, which reconvened on 6 December, to give you feedback on some of the key decisions taken. 14 Dec 2023 UCT Council
Honorary doctorate for Dr Mitch Besser During the December graduation ceremonies, the University of Cape Town (UCT) will acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of our new graduates. 14 Dec 2023
December 2023 graduation The season of celebrating our students’ hard work, commitment and dedication to their studies is upon us. 14 Dec 2023
In remembrance: Emeritus Professor Theodor Stewart It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Emeritus Professor Theodor Stewart (80). 07 Dec 2023
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