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Inaugural lecture by Professor Pillay and other updates
Read about recent developments on campus.
16 Oct 2025
The 2026 budget process
As we embark on the 2026 budget process, I wish to share with you the journey we are undertaking and the principles guiding our financial planning for the year ahead.
14 Oct 2025
Join a conversation on values in higher education
An invitation to attend a G20-aligned event, which will be co-hosted by UCT and the Values 20 (V20).
14 Oct 2025
Associate Professor Lis Lange (1961–2025)
Associate Professor Lis Lange passed away on 8 October 2025.
10 Oct 2025
UCT to host first-ever THE World Academic Summit in Africa
UCT to host first-ever THE World Academic Summit in Africa.
09 Oct 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates
Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates
08 Oct 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates
Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates
08 Oct 2025
Student Wellness Drive and other updates
The Student Wellness Drive and other updates
02 Oct 2025
VC’s Excellence Awards 2025 and other updates
VC’s Excellence Awards 2025 and other updates
02 Oct 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for October 2025
Professors Amrita Pande, Suren Pillay and Komala Pillay will present their inaugural lectures in October 2025.
01 Oct 2025
UCT’s 2024/25 SRC constituted
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Students Representative Council (SRC) for the 2024/25 term has been constituted following elections held from Monday, 16 September 2024 to Friday, 20 September 2024.
31 Oct 2024
Year-end exams and other updates
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) year-end examinations commenced on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, and will run until Wednesday, 20 November 2024.
30 Oct 2024
Key info ahead of year-end exams
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) year-end examinations will commence on Wednesday, 30 October and continue until Wednesday, 20 November 2024.
28 Oct 2024
Reminder: Complete the survey on AI tools
Staff members are gently reminded to participate in the research project focused on AI tools in relation to assessment by 1 November 2024.
28 Oct 2024
Last two inaugural lectures and other updates
Professors Jay Pather and Sudesh Sivarasu will close out an inspiring month of October inaugural lectures on Wednesday, 23 October and Thursday, 24 October 2024.
22 Oct 2024
Distinguished Teacher Award 2023 recipients
The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Distinguished Teacher Award (DTA) acknowledges contributions to the promotion of teaching and learning excellence.
22 Oct 2024
Exam support services offered by SWS
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Service (SWS) will continue to offer a range of services during the upcoming examinations period to ensure that students are adequately supported.
22 Oct 2024
Much-awaited UCT Day 2024 almost here
UCT Day, which takes place on Friday, 25 October 2024, is about uniting the global community in celebration of the University of Cape Town (UCT), while fundraising for student causes.
21 Oct 2024
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