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Inaugural lecture by Professor Parsons and other updates Professor Shaun Parsons will present his lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 13 August 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 06 Aug 2026
Dr Kenneth Hughes (1945–2026) Dr Kenneth Hughes passed away on 25 July 2026. 05 Aug 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Ziervogel and other updates The next lecture in the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series will be presented by Professor Gina Ziervogel on Wednesday, 12 August 2026. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 05 Aug 2026
In remembrance: Nompumelelo Bopela It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our student Nompumelelo Bopela (27), a second-year student, who passed away at Groote Schuur Hospital on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. 04 Aug 2026
A landmark opportunity for university rankings in Africa Global rankings provide comparative benchmarks that reflect institutional visibility, performance and to some extent accountability. However, many of these ranking systems do not always fully reflect the diversity of missions, priorities and contributions that characterise higher education in Africa. 04 Aug 2026
Strategies 2030: Research and internationalisation Two important institutional processes are currently underway: the development of strategies that will shape the direction of research and internationalisation at the University of Cape Town (UCT) for the next planning cycle. 03 Aug 2026
World Academic Summit 2026: An update As announced in October 2025 , the University of Cape Town (UCT) will host the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit (WAS) 2026 – the first time this global convening will take place on the African continent. 30 Jul 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Thiam and other updates Professor Djiby Thiam will deliver his inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 30 July 2026 at 17:00. Read more about this and other recent developments on campus. 30 Jul 2026
Upcoming UCT inaugural lectures: August 2026 As we will be commemorating Women's Month in August, we are reminded that universities are places where ideas have the power to shape society and where scholarship serves the public good. 29 Jul 2026
In remembrance: Shamiel Samuels It is with a deep sense of sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Shamiel Samuels (59), a transport operations manager. He passed away on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 due to natural causes. 28 Jul 2026
Residence catering: a commitment to excellence and quality At the University of Cape Town (UCT), access to safe, nutritious and quality food in our student residence system is not merely a service offering, it is a key element of what we mean by excellence as an important pillar of our vision, alongside transformation and sustainability. 28 Jul 2026
Celebrating sporting excellence at UCT The University of Cape Town (UCT) continues to demonstrate that excellence extends beyond our lecture theatres, laboratories and offices. 27 Jul 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professor Bosch and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host an inaugural lecture by Professor Tanja Bosch as part of the UCT Inaugural Lecture series on Wednesday, 29 July 2026 at 18:00 SAST in the Mafeje Room, Bremner Building, middle campus.  22 Jul 2026
Professor Rob Simmonds (1966–2026) Prof Rob Simmonds passed away on 4 July 2026 at the age of 60. 22 Jul 2026
In remembrance: Rob Simmonds It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Professor Rob Simmonds (60), a professor in the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science. He passed away on Saturday, 4 July 2026. 22 Jul 2026
In remembrance: Mbonisi Ntebe It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our colleague Mr Mbonisi Ntebe (53), a Campus Protection Services (CPS) protection officer at the Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences. 17 Jul 2026
Inaugural lecture by Professors Wearne and Dave and other updates Professors Nicola Wearne and Joel Dave will deliver a joint inaugural lecture as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) 2026 Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 18:00 SAST in the New Learning Centre Lecture Theatre, Anatomy Building, health sciences campus. 15 Jul 2026
Financial update: UCT receives clean audit opinion Following the University of Cape Town (UCT) Council meeting held on 13 June 2026, I would like to share a brief update on the university’s financial position, based on the Annual Financial Statements (AFS) for the year ended 31 December 2025 and the management accounts for the period ended 30 April 2026. 14 Jul 2026
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