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Personal achievement, collective joy Graduates celebrated personal triumphs and resilience as over 200 Faculty of Science students were capped at the University of Cape Town (UCT) this September. 16 Sep 2026

A memorable afternoon for Law graduates The thrill of graduation was on full display as students from the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town (UCT) walked across the stage in the Sarah Baartman Hall on 8 September. 16 Sep 2026

Celebrations, applause for graduates Over two days in September, Faculty of Humanities graduands became University of Cape Town (UCT) graduates. In total, over 2 300 students walked across the stage in the Sarah Baartman Hall to rapturous applause. 16 Sep 2026

Health Sciences graduates honoured Over 360 students from the Faculty of Health Sciences were capped during the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Spring graduation. 16 Sep 2026

Winning together The Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE) concluded day one of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Spring graduation ceremonies on Monday, 7 September. 16 Sep 2026

Commerce steals the show The Faculty of Commerce stole the show at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) September graduation with the biggest cohort. 16 Sep 2026

‘Thank you to everyone who keeps trying’ The annual Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) awareness walk took place in Cape Town on Saturday, 22 August. 25 Aug 2026

‘YAZUKE’ explores African contemporary dance in an unconventional space The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies in collaboration with Baba Yaya Performing Arts Academy presented YAZUKE – a site-specific contemporary African dance production – at the forge of master blacksmith Conrad Hicks in the Bijou Building, Observatory. 13 Aug 2026

UCT opens its labs to KwaLanga science learners UCT’s Department of Molecular and Cell Biology recently hosted Grade 12 science learners for an immersive job-shadowing programme. 29 Jul 2026

Public law and the future of constitutional democracy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and legal experts explored the future of constitutional democracy at UCT’s 2026 Public Law Conference. 10 Jul 2026

Soweto in the early 1970s UCT News spent some time in the Special Collections library for life in Soweto in the lead-up to the Soweto uprising. 19 Jun 2026

Celebrating Africa Month In celebration of Africa Month, the spirit of Africa echoed across campus, as the vibrant Roscommon Choir marched through the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) plaza. 28 May 2026

Celebrating unity through African folklore “Ubuntu in Sound” is a dynamic Africa Month music-and-movement concert celebrating the essence of unity through African folkloric and contemporary performances. 26 May 2026

Postgraduate Day strengthens community and connection UCT’s Postgraduate Day pilot event drew strong attendance and fostered a vibrant, community‑centred atmosphere. 14 May 2026

Resilience, growth and discipline Marked by resilience, growth and discipline, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) autumn graduation was filled with moments of celebration. 13 Apr 2026

Vibrant student body celebrated The vibrancy of the University of Cape Town (UCT) student body was on full display during the 2026 autumn graduation, which ran from 28 March to 2 April at the Sarah Baartman Hall. 10 Apr 2026

Pride and gratitude Pride and gratitude defined autumn graduation week as students from various faculties crossed the stage of the Sarah Baartman Hall at the University of Cape Town (UCT) to receive their qualifications. 10 Apr 2026

UCT hosts IARU Presidents’ Meeting The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) spring graduation was marked by historic milestones, including the awarding of honorary doctorates to four distinguished individuals and the official renaming of Jameson Hall to Sarah Baartman Hall, among other notable highlights. 09 Mar 2026

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