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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
Art as protest and pedagogy: Holding a Thought, the puppetry of Ukwanda Curators Professor Premesh Lalu and Dr Kurt Campbell unpack the thinking behind Holding a Thought – the puppetry of Ukwanda – an interdisciplinary exhibition on collaborative storytelling through puppetry, presented as part of the Michaelis School of Fine Art’s centenary series exploring art’s role in public life and transformation in higher education. 01 Aug 2025
Kevin Onrust on his pride at being associated with UCT Kevin Onrust, assistant storeroom manager at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences, feels energised by his work at the university. 31 Jul 2025
Appointment of Dean: EBE I am pleased to announce that Professor Aubrey Mainza has been appointed as the new dean of the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE), effective 1 August 2025. 31 Jul 2025
UCT’s first-ever female engineering dean’s term ends After 10 years of service, Professor Alison Lewis is stepping down as dean of the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE) at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 31 Jul 2025 Media release
Prioritising excellence UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela hosted the annual academic heads of departments dinner on 30 July. 31 Jul 2025
Farewell to EBE Dean: Professor Alison Lewis It is with gratitude that I write to mark the conclusion of Professor Alison Lewis’ second and last term as dean of the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment. 31 Jul 2025
59th TB Davie Memorial Lecture and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host the 59th TB Davie Memorial Lecture to be delivered by Associate Professor Loretta J Ross on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. 30 Jul 2025
Access4ALL: Advancing disability inclusion in higher education UCT and the FirstRand Foundation, alongside national partners, are driving disability inclusion in higher education through Access4ALL, a national initiative strengthening support for students with disabilities across South Africa. 30 Jul 2025
Multiple nominations for UCT in NSTF “Science Oscars” awards Several outstanding members of the University of Cape Town (UCT) community have been nominated for the 2024/2025 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) NSTF–South32 Awards – widely regarded as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa. 30 Jul 2025 Media release
UCT students attend high-level UN SDG engagement A UCT student delegation recently participated at the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. 30 Jul 2025
Vibrant sports field comes to life in Mbekweni The Langabuya Primary School multi-purpose sports field, a 10-year project of UCT’s Drakenstein Child Health Study, is now open. 30 Jul 2025
Multiple nominations for UCT in NSTF “Science Oscars” awards Several members of the University of Cape Town (UCT) community have been nominated for the 2024/2025 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards. 30 Jul 2025
‘Chasing zebras and catching futures’ Prof Dick Ng’ambi delivered his inaugural lecture on 25 July, which focused on how technology is reshaping our educational values. 30 Jul 2025
Africa takes the lead in blockchain education through UCT–UZH partnership In a groundbreaking partnership, the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Zurich (UZH) joined forces to bring the renowned Deep Dive into Blockchain (DDiB) Summer School to African soil for the first time. Held from 30 June to 18 July, the DDiB Summer School took a highly interactive approach. 30 Jul 2025 Media release
UCT Flourish Summit to spotlight student voices On Friday, 1 August 2025, the University of Cape Town (UCT) will host its inaugural UCT Flourish Summit – a bold and moving celebration of student voice, well-being and renewal. 29 Jul 2025
UCT students fly SA flag high at UN sustainable development forum In a significant first for the University of Cape Town (UCT), four students represented South Africa at the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), held at United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York. Their participation marked the first time in several years that a youth delegation formed part of South Africa’s official representation at the forum. 29 Jul 2025 Media release
In remembrance: Mx Margeaux Hendricks Our hearts are heavy as we write to inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mx Margeaux Hendricks (39), on Wednesday, 16 July 2025 after a short illness. 29 Jul 2025
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