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VC’s Open Lecture by Professor Irene Tracey It gives me great pleasure to invite you to the University of Cape Town’s Vice-Chancellor’s Open Lecture, to be delivered by Professor Irene Tracey on Thursday, 5 March 2026 at 18:00 SAST in the New Lecture Theatre on upper campus. 24 Feb 2026
Upcoming UCT Inaugural Lecture: March 2026 The University of Cape Town’s  Inaugural Lecture  series celebrates the academic excellence and leadership of newly appointed professors. These lectures hold a special place in our university's intellectual life.  23 Feb 2026
Initiatives to support AI and assessment practices Assessment practices in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) continue to be challenging, requiring ongoing iteration, research and discussion. 19 Feb 2026
Appointment of Dean: Faculty of Law I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Mohamed Paleker as the new dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town (UCT), with effect from Monday, 16 February 2026. 19 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
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
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
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
Update on protest action Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the campus community with an update about the situation on campus. 20 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
Update on student accommodation and fee debt Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the campus community about student accommodation and fee debt. 14 Feb 2025
AI teaching innovation grants Prof Brandon Collier-Reed announces a special purpose round of Teaching Innovation Grants that focus on leveraging AI. 10 Feb 2025
Update on Leadership Lekgotla recruitment processes VC Mosa Moshabela writes to share updates on several key Leadership Lekgotla roles. 10 Feb 2025
UCT to confer honorary doctorates on six remarkable individuals Emer Prof Daya Reddy is delighted to announce that the University of Cape Town (UCT) will confer honorary doctorates upon six outstanding individuals at this year’s graduation ceremonies. 20 Feb 2024
Welcome to the 2024 academic year Emer Prof Daya Reddy writes to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning students of the University of Cape Town (UCT). 14 Feb 2024
Support for soft-funded researchers Professor Jeff Murugan writes to the UCT community recognising the central role of research in the success of a world-class university like UCT. 13 Feb 2024
Update on bargaining engagements and planned UCT EU action Emer Prof Daya Reddy shares an update on the 2024 bargaining engagements and planned UCT EU action. 07 Feb 2024
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