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Upcoming UCT inaugural lectures: May 2026
Professor Mosa Moshabela invites colleagues and students to the next three inaugural lectures at the University of Cape Town (UCT), to be hosted during May 2026. These will be presented by Professors Sheetal Silal, Kasturi Behari-Leak and Ryan Nefdt.
30 Apr 2026
Participate in a global survey on AI in higher education
Artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education at a pace that makes reliable, evidence-based data more important than ever. Understanding how students and staff are engaging with AI – across institutions and regions – helps us respond thoughtfully, set sound policy and build the support structures our community needs.
30 Apr 2026
Feedback from recent Council meetings
Council remains encouraged by the university’s overall stability and the progress made across core areas. We thank all members of the UCT community for their ongoing contributions and commitment, which have helped advance our shared vision for the university.
30 Apr 2026
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CHE update on COVID-19 concession for distance mode
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) has issued a new communique (April 2026) confirming the implementation of the themed review on modes of learning and teaching provision, and the conclusion of the COVID-19 era concession on delivery modes.
22 Apr 2026
New requirement: Eight-week notice for doctoral thesis submission
From May 2026, all doctoral candidates will be required to upload their intention to submit documents to PeopleSoft at least eight weeks before they are permitted to upload their thesis for examination.
22 Apr 2026
Congratulations to Ikey Tigers Young Guns
It fills me with immense pride and great excitement as I write to extend my warmest congratulations to the University of Cape Town (UCT) Ikeys Young Guns for their outstanding 42–29 victory over the University of Free State Young Guns in the FNB Varsity Cup Young Guns final.
16 Apr 2026
Welcoming UCT's postdoctoral research fellows
To those who have returned, and to those who are arriving for the first time, welcome. Welcome to the University of Cape Town (UCT), and to a chapter of your intellectual life that is, in its own quiet way, extraordinary.
01 Apr 2026
First Annual UCT Well-Being and Flourishing Conference
Prof Elelwani Ramugondo announces the call for abstracts for UCT’s first Well-Being and Flourishing Conference, to be held on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 at the UCT Graduate School of Business.
28 Apr 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for May 2025
UCT’s Inaugural Lecture series is a valued academic tradition that recognises academics who have attained the rank of full professor.
24 Apr 2025
Congratulations to Ikey Tigers
It is with immense pride and heartfelt joy that I extend my warmest congratulations to the UCT Ikey Tigers for their resounding 44-21 triumph over Stellenbosch University’s Maties in the 2025 FNB Varsity Cup final.
15 Apr 2025
Rallying behind Ikey Tigers in Varsity Cup final
UCT’s Ikey Tigers and under-20 Young Guns (YG) have achieved a historic feat: advancing to the FNB Varsity Cup 2025 finals.
14 Apr 2025
Call for nominations: 2025 UCT Open Textbook Award
Professor Brandon Collier-Reed writes to the UCT community to invite nominations for the 2025 UCT Open Textbook Award.
09 Apr 2025
UCT inaugural lecture for April 2025
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series is a cherished academic tradition that celebrates the achievements of colleagues who have attained full professorship.
02 Apr 2025
Call for nominations: Distinguished Teacher Award 2024
Prof Brandon Collier-Reed writes to the UCT community to call for nominations for the Distinguished Teacher Award 2024.
01 Apr 2025
The Pitch UCT – Celebrating 10 years of student entrepreneurship at UCT
As we celebrate 10 years of student entrepreneurship at the University of Cape Town (UCT), I am thrilled to announce the call for applications for The Pitch UCT and Pitch Plus.
01 Apr 2025
Upcoming inaugural lectures for May 2024
Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy invites the UCT community to attend the Inaugural Lecture Series events taking place in May.
25 Apr 2024
Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture: Mr Trevor Manuel
Acting VC Emer Prof Linda Ronnie invites the UCT community to attend this year’s Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture, which will be delivered by Trevor Manuel.
08 Apr 2024
Update on recovery from April 2021 fire
Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy writes to the UCT community with an update on the status of recovery work on campus.
28 Apr 2023
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