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Looking back at the KwaLanga hostel redevelopment project We take a look at the housing project, which began in 1985, and created 3 000 housing units. 08 Sep 2023

Looking back at the KwaLanga hostel redevelopment project

We take a look at the housing project, which began in 1985, and created 3 000 housing units. 08 Sep 2023

UCT medical students raise R500 000 for the Smile Foundation

05 Sep 2023

UCT lauded after a recent Language Resources Audit

UCT was lauded for its commitment to multilinguism at a recent USAf-supported Language Resources Audit. 18 Aug 2023

A day of reflection

“During this month, I reflect on the role we played and continue to play as women to protect our democracy and to contribute to transformation,” said University of Cape Town Chancellor, Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe 15 Aug 2023

A passion for song and dance

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) South African College of Music student, Thabisa Dinga, uses her passion for music and dance to develop skills for KwaLanga township young community members. 14 Aug 2023

A moment of pride and joy

The University of Cape Town (UCT) capped over 100 PhD graduates during a ceremony held at the Sarah Baartman Hall on 21 July 2023. 27 Jul 2023

Confluency exhibition travels to National Arts Festival

Fresh from its showing at the Centre for African Studies gallery at UTC, the ‘Confluency’ art exhibition headed for the National Arts Festival in Makhanda. 30 Jun 2023

UCT ParaSports hosts Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Basketball On Sunday, 30 April, the University of Cape Town (UCT) ParaSports hosted a Wheelchair Basketball tournament. The club invited the Conquerors Wheelchair Basketball Club from Retreat to play against a combined UCT team featuring players from UCT Basketball, UCT Radio and UCT ParaSports. 19 May 2023

Open Day 2023 The annual University of Cape Town (UCT) Open Day is aimed at high school learners in Grade 10, 11 and 12, their families and teachers, and presents an ideal opportunity to explore the vast range of undergraduate study options available at UCT. 17 May 2023

It’s a celebration The Western Cape’s oldest township, KwaLanga, is marking its centenary in April 2023, presenting an opportunity to reflect on the township’s rich history and heritage. 17 Apr 2023

Reinventing Higher Education The University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with IE University, hosted the 13th annual Reinventing Higher Education (RHE) conference. 23 Mar 2023

UCT ParaSports Club volunteers at national event Members of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) ParaSports Club signed up as volunteers and spent the past weekend (19 and 20 March) assisting at the South African Sport Association for the Physically Disabled national event. 23 Mar 2023

Settling in and services – Orientation 2023 There was plenty of foot traffic along UCT’s avenues, corridors and precincts as new students and their parents, guardians and sponsors made their way around campus to attend information sessions and guided tours, learning about the faculties and many support services available. 08 Feb 2023

Festival of learning – Summer School 2023 It was back in-person, with a buffet offering of lectures, music, tours, and practical classes. The 73rd University of Cape Town (UCT) Summer School, which ran from 9 to 28 January, was a festival of open learning, also showcasing UCT’s excellent research. 08 Feb 2023

Graduation Day 2: Celebrating EBE, Science, Law, FHS students Sounds of ululations, clapping and cheers were heard from excited parents and friends as graduates were hooded and capped by UCT Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe outside the Sarah Baartman Hall on Thursday, 15 December. 19 Dec 2022

Graduation Day 1: Celebrating Commerce and Humanities graduates The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Vision 2030 and drive to unleash human potential for a fair and just society came alive on Wednesday, 14 December, the start of a celebratory two-day summer graduation. 19 Dec 2022

Phambili’s first peer advisor cohort celebrated at appreciation event On 21 October CHED hosted an appreciation event for its first cohort of Phambili peer advisors. 28 Oct 2022

Celebrating student peer educators and volunteers On 20 October, UCT’s Office for Inclusivity and Change hosted a dinner in honour of student peer educators and volunteers. 26 Oct 2022

Open Day: A warm welcome to #FutureUCTGraduates Campus was buzzing on Saturday, 8 October, as UCT welcomed high school learners to its Open Day. 11 Oct 2022

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