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The art of transformation As part of its deliberate and continuous commitment to holistic institutional transformation, UCT is fostering and integrating creative arts as a vital part of this journey. 12 May 2025

The art of transformation

As part of its deliberate and continuous commitment to holistic institutional transformation, UCT is fostering and integrating creative arts as a vital part of this journey. 12 May 2025

Open Day 2025 offers insights to prospective students

On Saturday, 12 April, the University of Cape Town (UCT) welcomed a large number of prospective students, their parents and guardians to its annual Open Day. 17 Apr 2025

Third time lucky

Ikey Tigers beat their Cape rivals, Maties 44–21 in Stellenbosch on Monday 14 April in the Varsity Cup final. 17 Apr 2025

Shared success – UCT’s autumn graduations

There was a celebration of shared success during UCT’s graduation ceremonies, which ran from 31 March to 4 April. 09 Apr 2025

UCT’s autumn 2025 graduation week a resounding success

There was no shortage of smiles as UCT celebrated its 2025 autumn graduation season. 08 Apr 2025

UCT’s 2025 First-Year Campus Reception

The First-Year Campus Reception was held over three days in UCT’s Sports Centre on upper campus. 18 Feb 2025

Parent Orientation

'Our children are benefitting from work done by those before us' 12 Feb 2025

Summer School Summer School 2025: Outstanding scholarship and intellectual rigour. 11 Feb 2025

Decolonial Summer School UCT’s Decolonial Summer School was held between 6 and 10 January. 15 Jan 2025

11th Vice-Chancellor’s Installation “When I say I am grateful, it comes from the bottom of my heart,” said UCT’s 11th Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela during his installation ceremony on Monday, 25 November 2024. 29 Nov 2024

UCT medical students raise over R150 000 for emergency surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital The UCT Surgical Society hosted its annual Charity Ball in support of the Groote Schuur Hospital Trust’s Emergency Funds for Emergency Surgery initiative, and raised more than R150 000. 19 Nov 2024

Prof Debbie Bradshaw receives hon doc during spring graduation During the Faculty of Health Sciences graduation ceremony on Tuesday, 3 September, the University of Cape Town (UCT) awarded renowned biostatistician and epidemiologist, Professor Debbie Bradshaw with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field locally and abroad. 11 Sep 2024

Graduands, loved ones toast new beginnings The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Sarah Baartman Hall came alive with festive atmosphere as graduates, who were dressed to the nines, their loved ones and academics who contributed to their success celebrated an end to an era … and the start of new beginnings. 11 Sep 2024

UCT hosts joyous spring graduation The University of Cape Town (UCT) conferred over 2 000 degrees during its spring graduation season, which kicked off on Monday, September 2 and concluded on Wednesday, September 4. 11 Sep 2024

UCT Big Band celebrates International Jazz Day On 30 April the UCT Big Band joined the global jazz community in commemorating International Jazz Day. 07 May 2024

Hong Kong Summer School The Centre for Extra-Mural Studies collaborated with Wubuntu, a UCT-incubated start-up that drives intercultural empowerment, to curate an art tour to Hong Kong from 27 March to 2 April for Summer School participants, alumni and friends.< 06 May 2024

Spirit of graduation on full display at Sarah Baartman Hall Close to 5 000 students were awarded University of Cape Town (UCT) qualifications during graduation ceremonies held between Saturday, 23 March, and Thursday, 28 March 2024. 09 Apr 2024

VC hosts dialogue with UCT sport leaders As the United Nations’ International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is observed annually on 6 April, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Sport Union (SSU) held an engagement with Vice-Chancellor interim Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy to talk about student sport matters. 05 Apr 2024

Grade sevens uncover nuts and bolts of the brain Sixty learners from schools in Cape Town joined UCT’s jam-packed, day-long programme to observe International Brain Awareness Week on 13 March. 19 Mar 2024

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