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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
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
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
AFC to host series on academic freedom The Academic Freedom Committee proposes a series of discourses on academic freedom to be hosted at regular intervals early in the new year. 28 Nov 2024
Closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day Council has approved the proposal for closure of the university between Christmas and New Year’s Day for the year 2024 only. 21 Nov 2024
VC’s installation ceremony and other updates UCT will officially install Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela on Monday, 25 November 2024. 20 Nov 2024
UCT to host VC installation ceremony UCT will host an installation ceremony for the 11th Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mosa Moshabela, on Monday, 25 November 2024 at 10:00 at the Sarah Baartman Hall. 19 Nov 2024
Teaching and Learning Conference 2024 and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host the 2024 Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC2024) from 20–21 November 2024. 13 Nov 2024
UCT cautions students against fraudulent funding offers The University of Cape Town (UCT) has noted fraudulent posters circulated on campus by an external entity purporting to offer financial assistance or aid for students. 08 Nov 2024
Call for projects: DHET capacity development programme Staff members are encouraged to apply for the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP) grant. 07 Nov 2024
Join the 2024 UCT Teaching and Learning Conference Register for the upcoming 2024 UCT Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC2024) on 20–21 November at the Neville Alexander Building on lower campus. 04 Nov 2024
UCT’s 2024/25 SRC constituted The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Students Representative Council (SRC) for the 2024/25 term has been constituted following elections held from Monday, 16 September 2024 to Friday, 20 September 2024. 31 Oct 2024
Year-end exams and other updates The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) year-end examinations commenced on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, and will run until Wednesday, 20 November 2024. 30 Oct 2024
Key info ahead of year-end exams The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) year-end examinations will commence on Wednesday, 30 October and continue until Wednesday, 20 November 2024. 28 Oct 2024
Reminder: Complete the survey on AI tools Staff members are gently reminded to participate in the research project focused on AI tools in relation to assessment by 1 November 2024. 28 Oct 2024
Last two inaugural lectures and other updates Professors Jay Pather and Sudesh Sivarasu will close out an inspiring month of October inaugural lectures on Wednesday, 23 October and Thursday, 24 October 2024. 22 Oct 2024
Exam support services offered by SWS The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Service (SWS) will continue to offer a range of services during the upcoming examinations period to ensure that students are adequately supported. 22 Oct 2024
Much-awaited UCT Day 2024 almost here UCT Day, which takes place on Friday, 25 October 2024, is about uniting the global community in celebration of the University of Cape Town (UCT), while fundraising for student causes. 21 Oct 2024
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