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Young geniuses head to UCT for annual Mathematics Competition
Some 7,500 students from high schools all over the Western Cape, including as far afield as Bredasdorp and George, will participate in the University of Cape Town's Mathematics Competition on the evening of 16 April 2015.
15 Apr 2015
Removal of Rhodes statue concludes robust process at UCT
The removal today of the Cecil John Rhodes statue from the University of Cape Town represents the successful conclusion of the energetic process UCT announced last month to allow as many people as possible to express their views about the fate of the statue.
09 Apr 2015
UCT's Rhodes statue to be removed at 17h00 today
The Cecil John Rhodes statue on the University of Cape Town's Upper Campus will be removed at 17:00 today, following a decision by the UCT Council at a special sitting held on 8 April 2015.
09 Apr 2015
Announcement of UCT Council decision on Rhodes statue
Wednesday, 8 April 2015 after 18:30 - Research Office, Allan Cormack House, 2 Rhodes Avenue, Mowbray
08 Apr 2015
Permit for temporary removal of CJ Rhodes statue granted
The University of Cape Town and Heritage Western Cape hereby confirm that a permit has been granted to UCT for the temporary removal of the Rhodes statue from the campus. These steps are being taken to ensure the safety of the statue while matters concerning its future are resolved.
08 Apr 2015
UCT Council votes in favour of removing Rhodes statue
Please cite Archibishop Ndungane, Chairperson of Council, University of Cape Town.
08 Apr 2015
UCT Convocation expresses views on Rhodes statue's future and broader transformation issues
07 Apr 2015
UCT condemns attack on Garissa University College, Kenya
The University of Cape Town condemns the attack by armed gunmen at Garissa University College in Kenya early this morning, saying that universities are meant to be special places of learning, sharing and tolerance, not violence.
02 Apr 2015
UCT experts available for comment
The following academics at the University of Cape Town can be contacted by the media for comment on depression.
27 Mar 2015
Further info on UCT Senate vote in favour of moving Rhodes statue
The University of Cape Town Senate has voted overwhelmingly in favour of recommending to Council that the statue of Cecil Rhodes be moved when Council holds its special sitting on Wednesday, 8 April 2015.
27 Mar 2015
UCT invites students and staff to share views at #TransformUCT assembly
The University of Cape Town has invited its students and staff members to express their opinions on the Rhodes statue and broader transformation issues at a #TransformUCT university assembly tomorrow (25 March 2015).
24 Mar 2015
UCT response to posting of swastika photos on Jameson Hall
The University of Cape Town urges all students and staff to respect one another and exercise care in their manner of expression. We condemn any action where people are intimidated and urge all to be sensitive to other people's views.
19 Mar 2015
UCT to host public panel discussion with Man Booker International judges
The University of Cape Town invites members of the public to meet the judging panel of the Man Booker International Prize 2015, at panel discussion on March 26 at 18:00 (doors open at 17:00) in Jameson Hall, Upper Campus, University of Cape Town.
13 Mar 2015
UCT encourages responsible student activism over Rhodes statue
The University of Cape Town welcomes the initiative taken by students today to demonstrate in a peaceful and lawful manner.
12 Mar 2015
UCT first-time host to the Absa Cape Epic Prologue
On Sunday, 15 March 2015, the University of Cape Town will be the centre of the sporting world when it hosts the Absa Cape Epic Prologue for the first time.
12 Mar 2015
UCT, FutureLearn to share African perspectives on knowledge with launch of 2 free global online social learning platform courses
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and FutureLearn will help share African perspectives in 2 different fields of learning through the launch of the first 2 courses on their online social learning platform.
11 Mar 2015
UCT statement on protest and charge against security guard
The University of Cape Town confirms it has received a complaint regarding the behaviour of 1 of our security guards against a photographer who accompanied a journalist on campus to cover a student protest.
09 Mar 2015
Upcoming UCT events: 'Remaking Place'
Symposium on public art will be presented by the Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts at the University of Cape Town.
06 Mar 2015
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