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UCT’s financial performance for 2024 I am pleased to provide you with an overview of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) financial position, performance and cash flow for the year ended 31 December 2024. 11 Aug 2025
Allegations of academic misconduct VC Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the UCT community about allegations of academic misconduct levelled at UCT’s Department of Social Work and Social Development. 07 Aug 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for August 2025 The University of Cape Town (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series is one of our most meaningful academic traditions. 05 Aug 2025
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
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
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
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
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
Completed whistle-blowing investigations for 2024 A/Prof Kathy Idensohn writes to the UCT community with an update about the work of the whistle-blowing hotline in 2024. 02 Jul 2025
TLC2025: Call for proposals Professor Brandon Collier-Reed writes to UCT staff to call for proposals for TLC2025. 01 Jul 2025
Amendments to the Employment Equity Act Prof Elelwani Ramugondo writes to staff to outline the university’s planned process to ensure compliance with Employment Equity law. 20 Jun 2025
UCT achieves highest QS ranking in a decade Prof Mosa Moshabela celebrates UCT’s highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings in the past decade, climbing to 150th globally. 19 Jun 2025
Commemorating Youth Month Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe writes to students with a message about Youth Month. 13 Jun 2025
From Ikeys straight to the Boks Prof Mosa Moshabela celebrates the recent inclusion of Ntokozo Makhaza in the Springbok squad for the 2025 season – a momentous and historic achievement. 11 Jun 2025
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