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Appointment of DVC: Research and Internationalisation It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Professor Thokozani Majozi as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Research and Internationalisation at the University of Cape Town (UCT) with effect from 1 January 2026. 27 Oct 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor Pillay and other updates Inaugural lecture by Professor Pande and other updates 22 Oct 2025
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
Farewell to ED Research: Dr Linda Mtwisha The Vice-Chancellor writes to inform the UCT community of the departure of the ED: Research, Dr Linda Mtwisha. 29 Sep 2025
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Pitch UCT UCT’s flagship student entrepreneurship programme and competition, The Pitch UCT, will mark its 10th annual edition on Monday, 29 September 2025. 26 Sep 2025
Vote in the 2025/26 SRC elections The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) elections for the 2025/2026 term are under way from 25 to 26 September 2025. 25 Sep 2025
Nominations open for VC’s Excellence Awards 2025 The upcoming UCT Annual Awards in November 2025 will offer an opportunity to celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in their service to the university. 23 Sep 2025
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
College of Fellows awardees 2025 Induction into the College of Fellows is one of the highest accolades bestowed on academics at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 18 Sep 2025
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