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Inaugural lecture by Professor Behari-Leak and other updates Professor Kasturi Behari-Leak will deliver her inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 20 May 2026
Rescheduled lecture by Professor Behari-Leak and other updates The UCT Inaugural Lecture by Professor Kasturi Behari-Leak has been rescheduled for Thursday, 26 May 2026 at 18:30 SAST at The Atrium, Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking Afrika (d-school Afrika), middle campus. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 14 May 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Nefdt and other updates The next lecture in the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series will be presented by Professor Ryan Nefdt on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 13 May 2026
Update in light of severe weather conditions In light of the level 8 weather warning issued by the South African Weather Service , the University of Cape Town (UCT) wishes to advise staff and students that university operations continue as usual at this stage. 11 May 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Silal and other updates The first lecture for the month of May 2026 in the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series will be presented by Professor Sheetal Silal on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 06 May 2026
Join Digital Humanities’ #Shackville commemoration This year marks 10 years since the 2016 #Shackville protests at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 05 May 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Van Wyk and other updates Professor Jacqueline van Wyk will present her inaugural lecture on Thursday, 29 May 2025. 28 May 2025
Key info ahead of mid-year examinations The University of Cape Town (UCT) will hold its mid-year examinations from Monday, 2 June to Friday, 20 June 2025. 28 May 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Hoadley and other updates Professor Ursula Hoadley will deliver her inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. 21 May 2025
Ikeys victory parade and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a victory parade to celebrate the Ikey Tigers’ milestone 2025 FNB Varsity Cup triumph. 14 May 2025
Victory parade to celebrate Ikeys’ Varsity Cup feat We are thrilled to announce a victory parade to celebrate the Ikey Tigers’ recent historic 44-21 win over Maties in the 2025 FNB Varsity Cup final. 13 May 2025
UCT Well-Being Conference and other updates The first annual University of Cape Town (UCT) Well-Being and Flourishing Conference will be held at the UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. 07 May 2025
Appointment of new VC and other updates Student edition: read about the latest developments on campus. 28 May 2024
Appointment of new VC and other updates Staff edition: read about the latest developments on campus. 28 May 2024
Key info ahead of the mid-year exams The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) mid-year examinations will commence on Thursday, 23 May and continue until Wednesday, 12 June 2024. 22 May 2024
Internal Audit Awareness Month The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIASA) has designated May as Internal Audit Awareness month. 16 May 2024
Update on VC recruitment process The University of Cape Town (UCT) has noted media reports around the appointment of a new vice-chancellor (VC). 16 May 2024
Inaugural lecture by Professor Green and other updates Professor Lesley Green will present the third of four lectures to be held in May 2024 as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Tuesday, 14 May 2024. 14 May 2024
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