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The 2026 budget process As we embark on the 2026 budget process, I wish to share with you the journey we are undertaking and the principles guiding our financial planning for the year ahead. 14 Oct 2025
Join a conversation on values in higher education An invitation to attend a G20-aligned event, which will be co-hosted by UCT and the Values 20 (V20). 14 Oct 2025
UCT to host first-ever THE World Academic Summit in Africa UCT to host first-ever THE World Academic Summit in Africa. 09 Oct 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for October 2025 Professors Amrita Pande, Suren Pillay and Komala Pillay will present their inaugural lectures in October 2025. 01 Oct 2025
Farewell to ED Research: Dr Linda Mtwisha The Vice-Chancellor writes to inform the UCT community of the departure of the ED: Research, Dr Linda Mtwisha. 29 Sep 2025
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Pitch UCT UCT’s flagship student entrepreneurship programme and competition, The Pitch UCT, will mark its 10th annual edition on Monday, 29 September 2025. 26 Sep 2025
Nominations open for VC’s Excellence Awards 2025 The upcoming UCT Annual Awards in November 2025 will offer an opportunity to celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in their service to the university. 23 Sep 2025
College of Fellows awardees 2025 Induction into the College of Fellows is one of the highest accolades bestowed on academics at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 18 Sep 2025
UCT honours four outstanding individuals with honorary doctorates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has proudly conferred honorary doctorates on four outstanding individuals during the spring graduation ceremonies. 16 Sep 2025
UCT hosts official Sarah Baartman Hall renaming With a deep sense of history, healing and hope, I write to inform you that on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 14:00, the University of Cape Town (UCT) will host the official Sarah Baartman Hall renaming ceremony, a moment long in the making. 05 Sep 2025
Spring 2025 graduation season It is that time of the year again when we celebrate our students' hard work, dedication and sacrifices through graduation. 05 Sep 2025
Reflecting on the VC’s first year in office In August 2025, Professor Mosa Moshabela marked his first year in office as vice-chancellor (VC) of the University of Cape Town (UCT). 01 Sep 2025
UCT inaugural lecture for September 2025 The University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series is a significant academic milestone. It marks the formal recognition of colleagues who have been promoted to full professor, honouring their contributions to research, teaching and public engagement. 29 Aug 2025
Call for applications: DHET doctoral programme Applications are now open for the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) Phase 6 (Cohort 1) of the University Staff Doctoral Programme (USDP). 27 Aug 2025
Claims of ‘degree for silence’ by a former postgrad student UCT remains dedicated to maintaining an environment where individuals feel comfortable reporting any incidents of SGBV and reiterates its commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for survivors. 22 Aug 2025
Complete the 2025 Student Engagement Survey We encourage you to participate in one of the two national surveys that gather feedback from undergraduate students and academic staff across South African universities. 21 Aug 2025
UCT Fund Inc. to resume activities The review requested by the UCT Fund Inc. has been completed via a formal investigation by independent consultants. 20 Aug 2025
Themed review on modes of learning and teaching provision I am writing to inform you that the University of Cape Town (UCT) will be participating in a forthcoming themed review by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) on Modes of Learning and Teaching Provision. 19 Aug 2025
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