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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
UCT’s financial performance for 2024 I am pleased to provide you with an overview of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) financial position, performance and cash flow for the year ended 31 December 2024. 11 Aug 2025
Allegations of academic misconduct VC Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the UCT community about allegations of academic misconduct levelled at UCT’s Department of Social Work and Social Development. 07 Aug 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for August 2025 The University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series is one of our most meaningful academic traditions. 05 Aug 2025
One year in office: Expressing gratitude and unveiling Strategy 2030 Today marks one year since I joined the University of Cape Town as the 11th Vice-Chancellor on 1 August 2024. 01 Aug 2025
September 2024 graduation season Prof Mosa Moshabela announces the commencement of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) September 2024 graduation ceremonies. 29 Aug 2024
UCT to confer honorary doctorate on Dr Bradshaw As a way of honouring and celebrating excellence, the University of Cape Town (UCT) confers honorary doctorates on individuals who have had extraordinary achievements in their fields. 28 Aug 2024
Please contribute to the UCT Food Sovereignty programme 22 Aug 2024
Annual Declaration of Interests 2024 Registrar Royston Pillay writes to the UCT community about the annual declaration of interests. 19 Aug 2024
Invitation to participate in anti-racism policy review 13 Aug 2024
UCT Inaugural Lectures for August 2024 As we continue to celebrate the promotion of our academics to full professorship, the highest academic rank, I am delighted to announce the five lectures that will be held in August 2024 as part of the UCT Inaugural Lecture series. 07 Aug 2024
VC’s Open Lecture by Nobel Laureate, Professor Joachim Frank 05 Aug 2024
Message from the new vice-chancellor 01 Aug 2024
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