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SRC elections 2025 are here
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Election Commission will host the Students Representative Council (SRC) elections for 2025/2026.
19 Sep 2025
Spring 2025 graduation and other updates
The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated its students' hard work, dedication and sacrifices during the Spring graduation from 8 to 10 September 2025.
17 Sep 2025
Spring 2025 graduation and other updates
The University of Cape Town (UCT) celebrated its students' hard work, dedication and sacrifices during the Spring graduation from 8 to 10 September 2025.
17 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
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
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
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
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
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
Unveiling Strategy 2030 and other updates
University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Mosa Moshabela has unveiled Strategy 2030 as he commemorated his first year in office.
06 Aug 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
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
Inaugural lecture by Professor Ng’ambi and other updates
Professor Dick Ng’ambi will deliver his lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Friday, 25 July 2025.
23 Jul 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Davidson and other updates
Professor Alan Davidson will present his inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 17 July 2025.
16 Jul 2025
TLC2025 and other updates
Staff and students are invited to submit proposals for the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) annual Teaching & Learning Conference.
09 Jul 2025
UCT’s highest QS ranking and other updates
UCT has achieved its highest position in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in the past decade, climbing to 150th globally.
25 Jun 2025
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