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Upcoming UCT inaugural lectures: August 2026 As we will be commemorating Women's Month in August, we are reminded that universities are places where ideas have the power to shape society and where scholarship serves the public good. 29 Jul 2026
Residence catering: a commitment to excellence and quality At the University of Cape Town (UCT), access to safe, nutritious and quality food in our student residence system is not merely a service offering, it is a key element of what we mean by excellence as an important pillar of our vision, alongside transformation and sustainability. 28 Jul 2026
Celebrating sporting excellence at UCT The University of Cape Town (UCT) continues to demonstrate that excellence extends beyond our lecture theatres, laboratories and offices. 27 Jul 2026
Financial update: UCT receives clean audit opinion Following the University of Cape Town (UCT) Council meeting held on 13 June 2026, I would like to share a brief update on the university’s financial position, based on the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) for the year ended 31 December 2025 and the management accounts for the period ended 30 April 2026. 14 Jul 2026
Institutional audit process formally concluded The University of Cape Town's (UCT) institutional audit process has now been formally concluded by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC). 09 Jul 2026
Upcoming UCT inaugural lectures: July 2026 As we move into the second half of the year, we continue our tradition of celebrating academic excellence through the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series. 08 Jul 2026
Postdoctoral research fellows: Event, resources and clarification In my welcome message , I encouraged our postdoctoral community to make full use of the rich landscape of resources and opportunities available at the University of Cape Town (UCT), with the aim of ensuring that both new and returning fellows would continue to strengthen their sense of identity, belonging and intellectual purpose within the university. 07 Jul 2026
UCT’s sustainability impact ranking reflects our commitment The latest Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings, released on Thursday, 25 June 2026, provide welcome recognition of something that many of us witness every day across our university. 03 Jul 2026
Feedback from Council meeting of June 2026 The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council held an ordinary meeting on Saturday, 13 June 2026. I write to share updates on some of the key deliberations and decisions taken at the meeting. 02 Jul 2026
Appointment of Dean: EBE I am pleased to announce that Professor Aubrey Mainza has been appointed as the new dean of the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE), effective 1 August 2025. 31 Jul 2025
Farewell to EBE Dean: Professor Alison Lewis It is with gratitude that I write to mark the conclusion of Professor Alison Lewis’ second and last term as dean of the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment. 31 Jul 2025
Multiple nominations for UCT in NSTF “Science Oscars” awards Several members of the University of Cape Town (UCT) community have been nominated for the 2024/2025 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards. 30 Jul 2025
59th TB Davie Lecture by Associate Professor Ross Associate Professor Loretta J Ross will deliver the 59th TB Davie Memorial Lecture at the University of Cape Town on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. 23 Jul 2025
Introducing UCT’s AI in Education Framework Artificial intelligence technologies are becoming part of our daily lives, and starting to reshape teaching and learning in universities. 15 Jul 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for July 2025 UCT’s Inaugural Lecture series is a treasured academic tradition that recognises academics who have attained the rank of full professor. 09 Jul 2025
Annual declaration of interests A/Prof Kathy Idensohn writes to UCT staff about the annual declaration of interests. 09 Jul 2025
Feedback from the Council meeting of June 2025 Council had an ordinary meeting on Saturday, 28 June 2025, to address several matters. 04 Jul 2025 UCT Council
Completed whistle-blowing investigations for 2024 A/Prof Kathy Idensohn writes to the UCT community with an update about the work of the whistle-blowing hotline in 2024. 02 Jul 2025
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