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UCT commemorates fifth anniversary of Jagger fire The University of Cape Town (UCT) will commemorate the fifth anniversary of a devastating fire that impacted the Jagger Libraries and several other campus buildings on 18 April 2021. 20 Apr 2026 Media release
UCT achieves 96% pass rate in accounting to secure top national rankings The University of Cape Town (UCT) has delivered a standout performance in the January 2026 Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC), with a 96% pass rate among first-time candidates and a strong showing on the national honours list. 20 Apr 2026 Media release
A new chapter for the UCT Choir The UCT Choir delivered a stirring performance at the Choral Celebration Festival at the City of Cape Town’s City Hall on Sunday, 19 April. 20 Apr 2026
Five years on: the Jagger Library UCT marks five years since the devastating fire gutted campus buildings, including the Jagger Library. 17 Apr 2026
UCT to commemorate fifth anniversary of Jagger fire The University of Cape Town (UCT) will commemorate the fifth anniversary of the devastating fire of 18 April 2021, which significantly impacted the Jagger Library and several other campus buildings. 17 Apr 2026
IAC results lauded UCT’s Initial Assessment of Competence results are cause for celebration. 17 Apr 2026
Newly accredited music degree opens pathways for creative artists UCT’s DMus degree recognises composition, the practice of music and performance as academic research – offering musicians space to pursue doctoral study in South Africa. 16 Apr 2026
Healthcare practitioners must understand the needs of the people they serve – UCT lecture Amplifying the voices of people living on the margins of society is an ethical imperative for healthcare scholars. It helps them to understand the needs of the people they serve to improve their quality of life, said University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Lionel Green-Thompson, dean of UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) , during his recent inaugural lecture. 16 Apr 2026 Media release
Congratulations to Ikey Tigers Young Guns It fills me with immense pride and great excitement as I write to extend my warmest congratulations to the University of Cape Town (UCT) Ikeys Young Guns for their outstanding 42–29 victory over the University of Free State Young Guns in the FNB Varsity Cup Young Guns final. 16 Apr 2026
South Africa’s illicit cigarette trade is booming The use of illicit cigarettes is highest among low-income earners. 16 Apr 2026
UCT study reveals illicit cigarettes dominate South Africa’s market A study by researchers at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products (REEP) has revealed that illicit cigarettes constitute more than half of the South African market. The research, published in Tobacco Control , warns that this crisis poses a severe threat to both public health and government tax revenue. 16 Apr 2026 Media release
Student innovators triumph at health systems hackathon This year’s health systems winning hackathon solution is a patient-facing mobile app that helps individuals manage all their chronic conditions and medication in one place. 15 Apr 2026
UCT researchers join multi-million-pound fungal fight UCT researchers are playing a leading role in a major international collaboration to improve understanding of fungal diseases. 14 Apr 2026
UCT dialogues shaping men and society The UCT Men Let’s Talk conversations give men an opportunity to understand who they are and how they show up in the world. 14 Apr 2026
In remembrance: Bongani Slatsha It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of our colleague Bongani Slatsha (49), who passed away on Saturday, 28 March 2026. 14 Apr 2026
Resilience, growth and discipline Marked by resilience, growth and discipline, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) autumn graduation was filled with moments of celebration. 13 Apr 2026
Vibrant student body celebrated The vibrancy of the University of Cape Town (UCT) student body was on full display during the 2026 autumn graduation, which ran from 28 March to 2 April at the Sarah Baartman Hall. 10 Apr 2026
Pride and gratitude Pride and gratitude defined autumn graduation week as students from various faculties crossed the stage of the Sarah Baartman Hall at the University of Cape Town (UCT) to receive their qualifications. 10 Apr 2026
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