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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to new environment and other updates Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla recently announced that South Africa has repealed COVID-19 regulations that, among others, made masks mandatory in indoor public spaces and limited the size of gatherings. 29 Jun 2022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
Impact of loadshedding on UCT operations Power utility Eskom has announced that loadshedding is due to continue until at least Wednesday, 29 June. 28 Jun 2022
UCT Digital Bootcamp launch and other updates The university has launched the UCT Digital Bootcamp, an innovative pilot project aimed at offering another employment pathway for young people to help them unleash their digital potential. 24 Jun 2022
Reminder: Launch of innovative digital project The University of Cape Town (UCT) is excited to announce the launch of an innovative digital pilot project as part of the institution’s Vision 2030. 22 Jun 2022
Launch of innovative digital project and other updates The university is launching an exciting digital pilot project as part of Vision 2030. 15 Jun 2022
VC’s public lecture at Ottawa and other updates University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will present a public lecture at the University of Ottawa on Monday, 6 June 2022. 06 Jun 2022
VC’s public lecture at Ottawa and other updates University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng will present a public lecture at the University of Ottawa on Monday, 6 June 2022. 06 Jun 2022
Extension of the Khusela Ikamva project T-shirt distribution and other updates Staff members can still collect their Khusela Ikamva Sustainable Campus Project T-shirt until Friday, 3 June. Read more on this and other updates below. 01 Jun 2022
Impact of COVID-19 adjusted level 4 and other updates A number of decisions have been made recently that affect both staff and students. These include adjustments to the UCT academic calendar due to the country moving into adjusted lockdown alert Level 4.  30 Jun 2021
Mid-year exams and other updates Mid-year examinations have commenced and to ensure the wellbeing of all, the necessary precautionary measures have been put in place to minimise the spread of COVID-19 infections. 23 Jun 2021
SWS webinar on COVID-19 and support offered to students The Department of Student Affairs (DSA)’s Student Wellness Service (SWS) will host webinars every Thursday, during which tips will be shared on COVID-19. 16 Jun 2021
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