Strategy 2030 reaffirms our commitment to research and internationalisation through key objectives embedded in UCT’s broader priorities: academic excellence, financial and institutional sustainability, and strategic partnerships in Africa and the world. 

UCT stands as one of the continent’s leading research-intensive universities, with growing influence on the global stage. Looking ahead, our research will continue to be academically rigorous, socially relevant, and policy-informing - contributing to a more equitable, sustainable and just society

Our goal is building an ecosystem that enables deep research, bold innovation, and inclusive knowledge creation to serve Africa and the world. Our research aims to unleash knowledge in and from Africa to redefine and co-create a sustainable global future. 

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