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Invitation: Support UCT’s QS reputation rankings Annually, we are presented with the chance to nominate academic peers and employers of our graduates for inclusion in the reputation survey that is an integral part of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR). 28 Nov 2025
UCT staff awards – celebrating excellence and commitment The University of Cape Town (UCT) Annual Staff Awards remain one of the most significant and anticipated events on our calendar. Once again, I am reminded that UCT’s greatest asset is its people. From academic staff to Professional, Administrative and Support Services (PASS) colleagues, every individual plays a vital role in shaping our collective success. 28 Nov 2025
Action against SGBV and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will continue the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) throughout November. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 20 Nov 2025
UCT’s five-year Employment Equity Plan Updates on UCT’s new Employment Equity Plan and implementation of amended legislation. 19 Nov 2025
UCT academics’ excellence recognised by ASSAf UCT celebrates the induction of nine scholars into the Academy of Science of South Africa. 19 Nov 2025
UCT continues to take a stand against GBV Join UCT in taking action against gender-based violence as campus initiatives roll out. 18 Nov 2025
Constitution of the 2025/26 SRC The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Students’ Representative Council (SRC) for the 2025/26 term has been constituted following elections held from 25 to 26 September  2025. The newly elected SRC officially assumed office on 1 November 2025 and will serve until 31 October 2026. 13 Nov 2025
Towards implementation of the Gaza resolutions A working group of the University of Cape Town (UCT) Senate has been established to develop a proposal regarding how what have become known as the Gaza Resolutions can be operationalised. 12 Nov 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Burgers and other updates Professor Wendy Burgers will deliver the last lecture of the year as part of the University of Cape Town (UCT) 2025 Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 20 November 2025. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 12 Nov 2025
Distinguished Teacher Awards 2024 recipients Each year, the University of Cape Town (UCT) honours members of our academic community whose teaching embodies excellence, innovation and a profound commitment to student learning. 11 Nov 2025
TLC2025 provisional programme and abstracts The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) year-end examinations commenced on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 and will continue until Friday, 21 November 2025. Ahead of these exams, various departments have collaborated to plan logistical arrangements to ensure operations proceed as smoothly as possible. 07 Nov 2025
Year-end examinations update UCT’s year-end examinations commenced on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 and will continue until Friday, 21 November 2025. Ahead of these exams, various departments have collaborated to plan logistical arrangements to ensure operations proceed as smoothly as possible. 04 Nov 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor De Jager and other updates Professor Phillip De Jager will present his inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 03 Nov 2025
Feedback from the Council meeting of October 2025 Council had an ordinary meeting on Saturday, 18 October 2025, to address several matters. 30 Oct 2025 UCT Council
Celebrating sporting excellence at UCT Each year, the University of Cape Town (UCT) comes together to honour our remarkable student-athletes at the UCT Sports Awards. 30 Oct 2025
Exam support services offered by SWS The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Service (SWS) will continue offering a range of services during the upcoming examinations to ensure that students are adequately supported. 29 Oct 2025
Another UCT star goes from Ikeys to Boks The University of Cape Town (UCT) continues to make waves – a trait fitting of a top-ranked university in Africa. I am thrilled to learn that Zachary Porthen is likely to don the green and gold jersey for the first time this weekend against Japan in London. 29 Oct 2025
UCT to co-lead institute for the pandemic preparedness In 2024, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), approved the establishment of the DSTI-NRF Institute for the Preparedness and Prevention of Pandemics (IP3). 28 Oct 2025
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