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Digitisation of Postgraduate Funding Office processes Prof Sue Harrison writes about the review of processes and practices for the Postgraduate Funding Office (PGFO) that aim to improve efficiency and turnaround times for the service. 30 Nov 2023
Upcoming Convocation AGM and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) Convocation will convene its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 7 December 2023. 29 Nov 2023
November salaries payment delays resolved The University of Cape Town (UCT) is pleased to confirm that the payment of November 2023 salaries has been resolved. 24 Nov 2023
Delayed payment of November salaries Due to what appear to be unforeseen technical glitches, staff salaries were not paid as planned on 24 November 2023. 24 Nov 2023
Sutherland reburial and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will co-host the reburial programme for the nine sacred human remains that were unethically brought to the institution from Sutherland in the 1920s. 23 Nov 2023
UCT’s Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine – celebrating change Prof Sue Harrison writes to staff to express appreciation for all UCT’s researchers who contribute to achieving research excellence. 23 Nov 2023
Register for the AGM of the UCT Convocation Staff who are members of the UCT Convocation are reminded that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Convocation will be convened virtually on Thursday, 7 December 2023 at 17:00. 22 Nov 2023
In remembrance: Rhahamodien Allie It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Rhahamodien Allie (65). 21 Nov 2023
Senate resolution on Middle East conflict The University of Cape Town (UCT) Senate has taken a resolution on the conflict in Gaza. 20 Nov 2023
Sutherland reburial to take place in November Following authorisation by the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, and a permit granted by the South African Heritage Resource Agency, we now have a confirmed date for the Sutherland Reburial. 17 Nov 2023
Enhanced emergency preparedness and protocols measures We are on a journey to bolster emergency and disaster management preparedness and protocol measures. 17 Nov 2023
In remembrance: Khulani Mbuyisa It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our second-year student, Ms Khulani Mbuyisa, (21). 15 Nov 2023
UCT’s Teaching & Learning Conference on 21–22 November As we gear up for the 2023 UCT Teaching and Learning Conference on 21 and 22 November 2023, we are excited to share a glimpse of the sessions that await you. 15 Nov 2023
Update on DVC Research and Internationalisation Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to the campus community about the early retirement next year of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Research and Internationalisation, Professor Sue Harrison. 14 Nov 2023
UCT Council agrees on roadmap to fix past governance failures Council has reaffirmed its commitment to remedying past governance failures and strengthening current structures by complying with UCT’s regulations and policies and enforcing the Council code of conduct. 14 Nov 2023 UCT Council
In remembrance: Xolile Lucas Mdushu It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Xolile Lucas Mdushu (52). 08 Nov 2023
Inaugural lecture by Professor Held and other updates Professor Michael Held will deliver the last inaugural lecture for 2023 in the UCT Inaugural Lecture Series on Thursday, 16 November 2023. 08 Nov 2023
Jane English (1954–2023) Emeritus Associate Professor Jane English died at her home in Newlands on 3 November 2023 after a long battle with cancer. 03 Nov 2023
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