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In remembrance: Professor Justine Burns It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Professor Justine Burns (53), a professor at the School of Economics. She passed away at her home on Saturday, 7 February 2026 following a long battle with cancer. 18 Feb 2026
Update on student protest action on campus As you may be aware already, we have been dealing with some disruption to campus access over the first two days of the commencement of lectures in the 2026 academic year. 17 Feb 2026
Update on campus activities The University of Cape Town (UCT) notes with concern that some of the entry points to campus were momentarily blocked on the morning of Monday, 16 February 2026. 16 Feb 2026
Call for applications: Future Professors Programme The Future Professors Programme (FPP) is a national, collaborative programme aimed at producing a critical mass of academic excellence and leadership within South African higher education. The FPP is based on an innovative approach to growing a representative professoriate through the implementation of a structured programme. 09 Feb 2026
Restoring financial stability at UCT The 2025 financial year saw the University of Cape Town (UCT) achieve a 1% surplus of approximately R50 million on its general operating budget (GOB), an achievement rendered even more important after the university endured three unprecedented years of budget deficits (R118 million in 2022, R350 million in 2023 and R193 million in 2024). 04 Feb 2026
In remembrance: Abdurahman (Abdu) Mohamed It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Abdurahman (Abdu) Mohamed (65), a chief technical officer in the Division of Chemical Pathology, Department of Pathology. He passed away on Saturday, 10 January 2026. 04 Feb 2026
Joint proposal on fee debt and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has approved a joint proposal submitted by the executive and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) to address 2024 fee debt issues affecting financially vulnerable students. 26 Feb 2025
Update on the 2025 Council-approved General Operating Budget The recent postponement of South Africa’s 25/26 National Budget’s tabling underscored a critical reality: the bedrock of effective governance lies in securing consistent and reliable revenue streams. 26 Feb 2025
Strengthening assessment with the good practices guide Prof Brandon Collier-Reed writes to staff to announce the launch of the Good Practices for Assessment Guide (GP4AG). 25 Feb 2025
Introducing SparkTank 2025 – a precursor to The Pitch UCT The Department of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Academic Representative Council (ARC) and supported by Innovation & Learning First Tier, has developed SparkTank in partnership with the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and other key stakeholders. 25 Feb 2025
OIC to co-host workshop on anti-racism The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Services (SWS) in the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) welcomes first-year and returning students. 25 Feb 2025
SWS welcomes new and returning students The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Services (SWS) in the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) welcomes first-year and returning students. 24 Feb 2025
Emeritus Professor Julian Cooke (1940–2025) Emeritus Professor Julian Cooke passed away on 24 February 2025. 24 Feb 2025
Council approves joint proposal on 2024 fee debt The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has approved a joint proposal tabled by the executive and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC). 21 Feb 2025 UCT Council
VC’s Campus-wide Conversations and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) community is reminded and urged to participate in the Vice-Chancellor’s (VC) Campus-wide Conversations. 20 Feb 2025
Update on protest action Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the campus community with an update about the situation on campus. 20 Feb 2025
In remembrance: Associate Professor Cathleen Powell It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of our colleague Associate Professor Cathleen Powell (56), the head of the Department of Public Law. 18 Feb 2025
Update on protest action at UCT The University of Cape Town (UCT) executive has noted the protest action by a group of students on the morning of Monday, 17 February 2025. 17 Feb 2025
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