University of Cape Town

The Students Representative Council (SRC) invites the university community to the first official SRC AfriFund Fundraiser that will be held on 30 September 2022.

Research published in ‘Science Translational Medicine’ shows that a cancer drug currently in clinical trials can potentially protect from, cure and prevent transmission of malaria.

The annual UCT Teaching and Learning Conference provides an opportunity for UCT staff and students to reflect, connect and envision a way forward in a more socially just teaching and learning environment.

The third Vice-Chancellor’s Inaugural Lecture for 2022 will be presented in-person by Professor Linda Ronnie at 18:00 on Wednesday, 28 September 2022. The lecture is titled “Women in Academia: Thriving or Surviving?”

Students who have visas expiring on 31 December 2022 need to apply to a Visa Facilitation Services (VFS) Centre in South Africa to renew their visas on or before 31 October 2022.

UCT soars 23 places to land at 160th globally in the latest international university rankings published by Times Higher Education.

The December 2022 cohort graduated on Wednesday and Thursday, 14 and 15 December 2022 at their faculty ceremonies.

On Wednesday, 30 November, Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted the UCT Annual Awards 2022, to honour exceptional individuals at UCT for their contributions through excellence and dedication in research, teaching and service.

The UCT Executive wishes you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.