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Emeritus Professor James May (1939–2025) Emeritus Professor James May passed away on 15 September 2025. 15 Sep 2025
Reminder: Complete the 2025 staff inclusivity survey All staff members are reminded to take part in the 2025 Staff Inclusivity Survey, a confidential follow-up to the groundbreaking 2019 baseline survey. 11 Sep 2025
Colloquium honouring Sarah Baartman and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a special colloquium on Thursday preceded by a Sarah Baartman Hall renaming ceremony on Wednesday during the ongoing graduations. 10 Sep 2025
UCT hosts official Sarah Baartman Hall renaming With a deep sense of history, healing and hope, I write to inform you that on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 14:00, the University of Cape Town (UCT) will host the official Sarah Baartman Hall renaming ceremony, a moment long in the making. 05 Sep 2025
Spring 2025 graduation season It is that time of the year again when we celebrate our students' hard work, dedication and sacrifices through graduation. 05 Sep 2025
Reflecting on the VC’s first year in office In August 2025, Professor Mosa Moshabela marked his first year in office as vice-chancellor (VC) of the University of Cape Town (UCT). 01 Sep 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Chapman and other updates Professor Sarah Chapman will present her inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. 01 Sep 2025
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
Inaugural lecture by Professor Lubbe and other updates Professor Darlene Lubbe will deliver her inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 28 August 2025. 27 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
Complete the 2025 staff inclusivity survey The University of Cape Town (UCT) invites all staff  to take part in the confidential 2025 Staff Inclusivity Survey. 20 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
Inaugural UCT Well-being Conference and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will launch the Well-being and Flourishing Conference on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. 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
New SRC Constitution and election regulations The UCT Election Commission will soon host the Students’ Representatives Council and Faculty Council elections. 18 Aug 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Archer and other updates Professor Arlene Archer will present her lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Tuesday, 12 August 2025. 12 Aug 2025
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