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Leadership Lekgotla appointments and other updates In continuing to build a solid senior leadership team that is a cornerstone of the University of Cape Town’s success, there has been a number of updates around some key Leadership Lekgotla roles. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 26 Mar 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Hattingh and other updates Professor Johann Hattingh will deliver his lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 18 Mar 2026
UCT Flourishing Lab: AI and human flourishing The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Wellbeing and Flourishing invites staff and students to participate in the UCT Flourish Lab: AI, Wellbeing and Human Flourishing, an online, reflective engagement taking place on 1–2 April 2026. 12 Mar 2026
AI assessment symposium and other updates Assessment practices in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) present new and evolving challenges. The University of Cape Town (UCT) is responding in several ways to support assessment practices. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 11 Mar 2026
Details around agreement with PASS unions Further to the communication issued on 2 March 2026 announcing the agreement reached between the University of Cape Town (UCT) executive and the three unions representing the Professional, Administrative and Support Service (PASS) staff within the bargaining unit pay classes 2–12, details of the agreement can now be made available. 10 Mar 2026
VC’s Open Lecture by Oxford VC and other updates Following engagements between the University of Cape Town (UCT) executive and the three unions representing the Professional, Administrative and Support Service (PASS) staff within the bargaining unit (pay classes 1–12), an agreement has been reached by both parties. 05 Mar 2026
UCT exco and PASS unions reach agreement Following engagements between the University of Cape Town (UCT) executive and the three unions representing the Professional, Administrative and Support Service (PASS) staff within the bargaining unit (pay classes 1–12), an agreement has been reached by both parties. 02 Mar 2026
UCT’s improved B-BBEE level and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has achieved a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 3 contributor rating in 2024, which put the institution at the forefront compared with other leading universities. 26 Mar 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor McCulloch and other updates Professor Mignon McCulloch will deliver the second lecture in this year’s University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 27 March 2025. 20 Mar 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Kessi and other updates The first lecture in this year’s UCT Inaugural Lecture series will be presented by Professor Shose Kessi on Wednesday, 19 March 2025. 12 Mar 2025
Council-approved general budget and other updates The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Resource Allocation Advisory Group (RAAG) has been diligently working to ensure the institution operates within its financial means. 05 Mar 2025
Candidate presentations for VC recruitment process The selection committee for the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor for the University of Cape Town (UCT) has reached a final shortlist of three candidates. 28 Mar 2024
March 2024 graduation and other updates The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) March 2024 graduation ceremonies, which got underway on Saturday, 23 March, will continue until Thursday, 28 March 2024 – with almost 5 000 graduands honoured and honorary doctorates conferred on four distinguished individuals. 27 Mar 2024
Upcoming UCT Summer School courses The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Centre for Extra-Mural Studies (EMS) will host a number of interesting Summer School courses between April and June 2024. 27 Mar 2024
International honour for VC and other highlights The University of Cape Town (UCT) is proud to announce the appointment of Vice-Chancellor interim Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy by Pope Francis to the esteemed Pontifical Academy of Sciences. 26 Mar 2024
Inaugural lecture by Professor Cleary and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host the second lecture of 2024 in the UCT Inaugural Lecture Series, to be presented by the head and director of UCT’s School of Public Health Professor Susan Cleary on Thursday, 14 March 2024. Read about this and other developments on campus. 13 Mar 2024
Student fundraising initiative and other updates As part of ongoing efforts to raise funds for academically deserving students at the University of Cape Town (UCT), staff and students are urged to support a fundraising initiative at the Cape Town Cycle Tour. 07 Mar 2024
Fee block agreement and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) management and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) have reached an agreement over fee block issues following two days of mediation sessions. Read about this and other recent developments on campus. 17 Mar 2023
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