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Professor Dan Stein (1962–2025) The University of Cape Town (UCT) community and peers are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Dan Stein. 12 Dec 2025
Update on UCT responsible investing At the University of Cape Town (UCT), we remain steadfastly committed to implementing our  Responsible Investing (RI) policy  and incorporating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors into our investment decisions. 11 Dec 2025
VC’s Campus-wide Conversations and other updates The Vice-Chancellor’s (VC) Campus Conversations initiative has shared an update on the trends that have emerged from the conversations held so far. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 09 Dec 2025
Associate Professor Hillel Tuvia Goodman (1933–2025) Associate Professor Hillel Tuvia Goodman passed away on 11 November 2025. 09 Dec 2025
Emeritus Professor William Bond (1948–2025) Emeritus Professor William Bond passed away on 4 December 2025. 09 Dec 2025
In remembrance: Professor Dan Stein It is with profound sadness that we write to inform you of the passing of our colleague, Professor Dan Stein (63) on Saturday, 6 December 2025 after a short illness. 08 Dec 2025
Survey: How AI is affecting assessment practices I’d like to invite you to participate in a research project, the findings of which will contribute to developing support services and resources to build AI in education literacy and to support assessment practices at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 03 Dec 2025
UCT Summer School 2026 and other updates The much-anticipated UCT 2026 Summer School will run from 19 to 31 January 2026 at the Kramer Law Building. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 03 Dec 2025
Update on VC’s Campus-wide Conversations When we launched the VC’s Campus-wide Conversations in December 2024, it was with the hope and aspiration of beginning a collective journey of conversations – one where we could engage openly and honestly with the difficult questions facing our university, and begin to restore the trust, connection and shared purpose that have all been strained in recent years. 02 Dec 2025
Opdatering van die Visekanselier se Kampuswye Gesprekke Toe ons die Visekanselier se Kampuswye Gesprekke in Desember 2024 begin het, was dit met die hoop en verwagting om ’n gesamentlike reis van gesprekke te begin – een waar ons openhartig en eerlik kon omgaan met die moeilike vrae wat ons universiteit in die gesig staar, sodat ons kon begin om die vertroue, verbondenheid en gedeelde doelwit wat die afgelope jare onder druk was, te herstel. 02 Dec 2025 Afrikaans
Uhlaziyo kwiiNgxoxo zeVC ekhampasini ngokubanzi Boogxa bam abathandekayo kunye nabafundi Nceda uqaphele: Iinguqulelo ziya kufumaneka ngesiBhulu nangesiXhosa kwiwebhusayithi yeUCT News. 02 Dec 2025 isiXhosa
Invitation: Support UCT’s QS reputation rankings Annually, we are presented with the chance to nominate academic peers and employers of our graduates for inclusion in the reputation survey that is an integral part of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR). 28 Nov 2025
UCT staff awards – celebrating excellence and commitment The University of Cape Town (UCT) Annual Staff Awards remain one of the most significant and anticipated events on our calendar. Once again, I am reminded that UCT’s greatest asset is its people. From academic staff to Professional, Administrative and Support Services (PASS) colleagues, every individual plays a vital role in shaping our collective success. 28 Nov 2025
Action against SGBV and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will continue the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) throughout November. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 20 Nov 2025
UCT’s five-year Employment Equity Plan Updates on UCT’s new Employment Equity Plan and implementation of amended legislation. 19 Nov 2025
UCT academics’ excellence recognised by ASSAf UCT celebrates the induction of nine scholars into the Academy of Science of South Africa. 19 Nov 2025
UCT continues to take a stand against GBV Join UCT in taking action against gender-based violence as campus initiatives roll out. 18 Nov 2025
Constitution of the 2025/26 SRC The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Students’ Representative Council (SRC) for the 2025/26 term has been constituted following elections held from 25 to 26 September  2025. The newly elected SRC officially assumed office on 1 November 2025 and will serve until 31 October 2026. 13 Nov 2025
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