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Launch of the Research Project Navigator website I am excited to announce the launch of the Research Project Navigator (RPN) website, a comprehensive platform designed to streamline and optimise the research journey at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 17 Mar 2026
Call for nominations: Distinguished Teacher Award Nominations for the Distinguished Teacher Award (DTA) 2025 are now open. 11 Mar 2026
Upcoming UCT inaugural lectures: March and April 2026 One of the most meaningful traditions in the life of a university is the inaugural lecture. It marks the formal installation of a professor and offers an opportunity for the academic to reflect publicly on their field of scholarship, their intellectual journey and the contribution their work makes to society. 11 Mar 2026
Welcoming UCT postgraduates and supervisors I begin my tenure as the new deputy vice-chancellor managing a complex portfolio just as you too begin – or continue – your postgraduate journey with us. I want to acknowledge your ambition, curiosity and resilience which have enabled you to get this far. 10 Mar 2026
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