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Improved B-BBEE level reinforces UCT’s leadership UCT has consistently improved its B-BBEE status, reaching a Level 3 contributor rating in 2024, with an impressive score of 91.02 points. 25 Mar 2025
Inaugural lecture by Professor McCulloch and other updates Professor Mignon McCulloch will deliver the second lecture in this year’s University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series on Thursday, 27 March 2025. 20 Mar 2025
Welcoming UCT postgrads and supervisors A warm welcome to our postgraduate students, both those returning and those starting their studies this year. 19 Mar 2025
Council debates risk of defunding by US Federal Government At its first ordinary meeting for 2025, the University of Cape Town (UCT) Council had a lengthy agenda but focused mainly on the threats of defunding. 17 Mar 2025 UCT Council
Inaugural lecture by Professor Kessi and other updates The first lecture in this year’s UCT Inaugural Lecture series will be presented by Professor Shose Kessi on Wednesday, 19 March 2025. 12 Mar 2025
Goedgekeurde UCT Taalbeleid amptelik bekendgestel Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the UCT community about the UCT Language Policy and its framework for implementation, which was launched on Thursday, 27 February 2025. 11 Mar 2025 Afrikaans
UMgaqonkqubo woLwimi wase-UCT owamkelweyo usungulwe ngokusesikweni Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the UCT community about the UCT Language Policy and its framework for implementation, which was launched on Thursday, 27 February 2025. 11 Mar 2025 isiXhosa
Approved UCT Language Policy officially launched Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the UCT community about the UCT Language Policy and its framework for implementation, which was launched on Thursday, 27 February 2025. 11 Mar 2025
UCT inaugural lectures for March 2025 Prof Mosa Moshabela invites the UCT community to join him for the first two lectures in this year’s Inaugural Lecture Series. 10 Mar 2025
Unlawful occupation of Glendower Residence by group of individuals Prof. Mosa Moshabela writes to the UCT community about a group of approximately 60 individuals who gained unauthorized entry to Glendower Residence on the evening of Tuesday, 4 March 2025. 08 Mar 2025
Council-approved general budget and other updates The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Resource Allocation Advisory Group (RAAG) has been diligently working to ensure the institution operates within its financial means. 05 Mar 2025
In remembrance: Associate Professor Eric Thulane Gxubane We are deeply saddened to convey the news of the passing of our colleague, Associate Professor Eric Thulane Gxubane (56), on Tuesday, 25 February 2025 due to natural causes. 03 Mar 2025
Joint proposal on fee debt and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has approved a joint proposal submitted by the executive and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) to address 2024 fee debt issues affecting financially vulnerable students. 26 Feb 2025
Update on the 2025 Council-approved General Operating Budget The recent postponement of South Africa’s 25/26 National Budget’s tabling underscored a critical reality: the bedrock of effective governance lies in securing consistent and reliable revenue streams. 26 Feb 2025
Strengthening assessment with the good practices guide Prof Brandon Collier-Reed writes to staff to announce the launch of the Good Practices for Assessment Guide (GP4AG). 25 Feb 2025
Introducing SparkTank 2025 – a precursor to The Pitch UCT The Department of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Academic Representative Council (ARC) and supported by Innovation & Learning First Tier, has developed SparkTank in partnership with the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and other key stakeholders. 25 Feb 2025
OIC to co-host workshop on anti-racism The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Services (SWS) in the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) welcomes first-year and returning students. 25 Feb 2025
SWS welcomes new and returning students The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Services (SWS) in the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) welcomes first-year and returning students. 24 Feb 2025
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