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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
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
Inaugural lecture by Professor Altwegg and other updates Professor Res Altwegg will deliver the next lecture in the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 8 May 2025. 30 Apr 2025
UCT 2025 Open Textbook Award and other updates Read about recent developments on campus. 23 Apr 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Francois Cilliers and other updates Professor Francois Cilliers will deliver the third lecture in this year’s University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Wednesday, 9 April 2025. 09 Apr 2025
Call for inputs: SRC Constitution and Election Regulations amendment The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Constitution and Election Regulations are currently under review and multiple key stakeholder consultations have resulted in draft amendments to both documents. 04 Apr 2025
The Pitch UCT applications and other updates As the University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrates 10 years of student entrepreneurship, applications for The Pitch UCT and Pitch Plus are open. 03 Apr 2025
Commemorating Rhodes Must Fall’s 10th anniversary The University of Cape Town (UCT) will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Rhodes Must Fall (RMF) student movement. 02 Apr 2025
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
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