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UCT’s highest QS ranking and other updates UCT has achieved its highest position in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in the past decade, climbing to 150th globally. 25 Jun 2025
UCT food programme and other updates To address student food insecurity, the University of Cape Town (UCT) runs an ongoing Food Sovereignty Programme. 11 Jun 2025
Short courses in learning design CILT invites UCT staff and postgraduate students to enrol in three flexible, online short courses designed to strengthen learning design practice. 05 Jun 2025
Exam support services offered by SWS The Department of Student Affairs' Student Wellness Service (SWS) continues offering a range of services during the ongoing examinations to ensure that students are adequately supported. 04 Jun 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Whittal and other updates Professor Jennifer Whittal will deliver her inaugural lecture on on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. 03 Jun 2025
Access to Mathematica software and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has secured a site license for Mathematica, a powerful computational software used widely in scientific, engineering, mathematical, and computing fields. 26 Jun 2024
UCT Council adopts two Senate resolutions on Gaza conflict The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council held an ordinary plenary meeting on Saturday, 22 June 2024. 24 Jun 2024
Amathuba migration and other updates With the wrap-up of the first semester, the University of Cape Town (UCT) continues the migration process from Vula to Amathuba, UCT’s new digital learning platform. 19 Jun 2024
Amathuba update: Migration phase 2 & 3 With the wrap-up of Semester 1, we would like to update you about migration from Vula to Amathuba, UCT’s new digital learning platform, and what you can expect in the coming months as we continue to enhance your teaching and learning experience. 12 Jun 2024
Seasonal flu alert and other updates UCT encourages staff and students to take preventative measures to stay healthy. 05 Jun 2024
Inaugural lecture by Professor Maswime and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host the fifth UCT Inaugural Lecture, this time by Professor Salome Maswime on Wednesday, 12 July 2023. 28 Jun 2023
Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will co-host the first annual Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture next month. 22 Jun 2023
Amathuba update: new course evaluations system We are writing to share with you exciting news about the upcoming implementation of the university’s new course evaluations system, which will seamlessly integrate with Amathuba. 15 Jun 2023
UCT Open Textbook Award and other updates Nominations for the 2023 UCT Open Textbook Award opened this week. 14 Jun 2023
Inaugural lecture by Professor Parker and other updates 07 Jun 2023
Update on performance management system review The University of Cape Town (UCT) will launch the University of the Future (UoF) project this afternoon, Wednesday, 31 May 2023. Read about this and other recent developments on campus. 07 Jun 2023
Adjusting to new environment and other updates Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla recently announced that South Africa has repealed COVID-19 regulations that, among others, made masks mandatory in indoor public spaces and limited the size of gatherings. 29 Jun 2022
Staff engagement on COVID-19 and other updates Staff are invited to an engagement with the UCT leadership about how the university will manage on-campus operations following the repeal of COVID-19 regulations. 29 Jun 2022
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