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UCT among the top 1.3% universities in the world
The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the best university in Africa and has been ranked in the top 1.3% of universities in the world by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).
15 May 2024
Media release
Development Dialogues Cycle 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024
Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy writes to UCT staff about the Development Dialogue (DD) cycle for senior and PASS staff.
15 May 2024
Perinatal depression: Why it’s in the spotlight
Maternal Mental Health Month is observed in May with a focus on perinatal mental health.
14 May 2024
Inaugural lecture by Professor Green and other updates
Professor Lesley Green will present the third of four lectures to be held in May 2024 as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Tuesday, 14 May 2024.
14 May 2024
The case for a systems approach to technology in organisations
Prof Lisa Seymour’s inaugural lecture focused on a systems approach to technology in organisations.
14 May 2024
UCT excited to announce the groundbreaking Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre project
On Friday, 17 May 2024, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, will announce the intention and commitment to develop the proposed Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre .
14 May 2024
Media release
SHAWCO’s paediatric clinic brings hope to Hout Bay
The Sentinel Primary School in Hout Bay served as the base of a SHAWCO Health paediatric clinic on Saturday, 11 May.
13 May 2024
Ntobeko Ntusi: a humanist with an unblinking gaze
UCT’s Prof Ntobeko Ntusi is set to take up the hot seat at the South African Medical Research Council.
10 May 2024
Republished
Thirty years of freedom: ‘It’s not personal; it’s Constitutional’
Former Constitutional Court judge and anti-apartheid activist Albie Sachs discussed the independence of the Constitutional Court during an afternoon sitting.
10 May 2024
The South African civil justice system: Transformative steps to bridge the gap
Professor Mohamed Paleker delivered his inaugural lecture on 7 May 2024.
09 May 2024
UCT graduates take home over R4.5m in Motsepe-backed prize
Omnivat, a renewable energy startup founded by five UCT graduates, are the runners-up of a prestigious energy innovation competition backed by SA billionaire Patrice Motsepe.
09 May 2024
Republished
Inaugural lecture by Professor Seymour and other updates
Professor Lisa Seymour will present the second of four lectures to be held in May 2024 as part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 9 May 2024.
08 May 2024
UCT signs historic MoU with CAF to train African football administrators
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 in Cairo, Egypt.
08 May 2024
Media release
Destination UCT: Getting a snapshot of Africa’s best
UCT showcased what it can offer prospective students during the annual Open Day on Saturday, 4 May.
08 May 2024
UCT’s CMC participates in team building with a difference
In the spirit of ubuntu, the Connect Meet Collaborate team made the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children the venue for their latest team-building activity.
07 May 2024
UCT’s Open Day 2024 showcases academic excellence and vibrant campus life
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Open Day 2024 was an opportunity for prospective students and parents to discover the boundless opportunities that await them at Africa’s leading university.
07 May 2024
Alleged arson incident of 2018 in the Faculty of Humanities
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has noted recent media articles claiming that the university is protecting a professor who is accused of starting a fire in an office and who was allegedly caught using illegal substances.
07 May 2024
Statement
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
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