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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
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
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
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
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
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
In remembrance: Mr Theophilus Ramatjie Ditlou It is with profound grief that we inform you of the passing of our final-year student, Mr Theophilus Ramatjie Ditlou (30), on Tuesday, 22 July 2025. 28 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
59th TB Davie Lecture by Associate Professor Ross Associate Professor Loretta J Ross will deliver the 59th TB Davie Memorial Lecture at the University of Cape Town on Wednesday, 6 August 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
Introducing UCT’s AI in Education Framework Artificial intelligence technologies are becoming part of our daily lives, and starting to reshape teaching and learning in universities. 15 Jul 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for July 2025 UCT’s Inaugural Lecture series is a treasured academic tradition that recognises academics who have attained the rank of full professor. 09 Jul 2025
Annual declaration of interests A/Prof Kathy Idensohn writes to UCT staff about the annual declaration of interests. 09 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
In remembrance: Ms Rashieda Khan We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Ms Rashieda Khan (52). 07 Jul 2025
Feedback from the Council meeting of June 2025 Council had an ordinary meeting on Saturday, 28 June 2025, to address several matters. 04 Jul 2025 UCT Council
In remembrance: Kusasalethu Mlambo It is with grieving hearts that we inform you of the passing of our student, Mr Kusasalethu Mlambo (32). 04 Jul 2025
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