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Council approves joint proposal on 2024 fee debt The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council has approved a joint proposal tabled by the executive and the Students’ Representative Council (SRC). 21 Feb 2025 UCT Council
VC’s Campus-wide Conversations and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) community is reminded and urged to participate in the Vice-Chancellor’s (VC) Campus-wide Conversations. 20 Feb 2025
Update on protest action Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the campus community with an update about the situation on campus. 20 Feb 2025
In remembrance: Associate Professor Cathleen Powell It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of our colleague Associate Professor Cathleen Powell (56), the head of the Department of Public Law. 18 Feb 2025
Update on protest action at UCT The University of Cape Town (UCT) executive has noted the protest action by a group of students on the morning of Monday, 17 February 2025. 17 Feb 2025
Update on student accommodation and fee debt Prof Mosa Moshabela writes to the campus community about student accommodation and fee debt. 14 Feb 2025
Leadership Lekgotla recruitment and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has shared updates around a number of Leadership Lekgotla roles as part of continuing to build a leadership team dedicated to sustaining excellence. 12 Feb 2025
In remembrance: Phindiwe Sondamase It is with sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our colleague Ms Phindiwe Sondamase (46). 12 Feb 2025
In remembrance: Ernest Matiso We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Mr Ernest Matiso (54). 11 Feb 2025
Road closures on upper campus The University of Cape Town (UCT) Traffic Services alerts the university community that due to a burst water pipe on Madiba North, access to Madiba West is currently restricted. 10 Feb 2025
AI teaching innovation grants Prof Brandon Collier-Reed announces a special purpose round of Teaching Innovation Grants that focus on leveraging AI. 10 Feb 2025
Update on Leadership Lekgotla recruitment processes VC Mosa Moshabela writes to share updates on several key Leadership Lekgotla roles. 10 Feb 2025
DSA Welcome Festival and other updates The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Student Affairs (DSA) will host the annual DSA Welcome Festival on the Green Mile, upper campus, on Thursday, 13 February 2025. 05 Feb 2025
First-year campus reception programme and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) will host a First-Year Campus Reception (FYCR) programme to welcome thousands of students embarking on their academic journey. 29 Jan 2025
Amendments to the Employment Equity Act of 1998 As President Cyril Ramaphosa proclaimed, the amendments to the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998 came into effect on 1 January 2025. These translate into the Employment Equity Amendment Act of 2022. 29 Jan 2025
Next intake for designing with AI course The Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT) in the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED) faculty is pleased to announce three intake dates for the Designing with AI short course for 2025.  23 Jan 2025
Call for applications: DHET Future Professors Programme Academic staff are encouraged to apply for the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) Future Professors Programme (FPP). 23 Jan 2025
Maintenance matters In December 2024 I launched the Campus-wide Conversations initiative. These conversations are aimed at creating a new culture at the University of Cape Town (UCT); a culture in which everyone, regardless of their background or position, feels heard, seen, valued and respected. 10 Jan 2025
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