Professor Linda-Gail Bekker
Professor Linda-Gail Bekker is a physician-scientist with a keen interest in HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and related diseases. Her research interests include programmatic and health service research around antiretroviral roll-out and TB integration and the prevention of HIV in women. She is passionate about community development and engagement and is both deputy director of the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre and chief operating officer of the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation.
Co-creating knowledge with communities who have a hidden history of slavery
International Women’s Day on 8 March saw the signing of the new University of Cape Town–University of Bristol (UCT–UoB) Professorship and Fellowship Programme.
Department of Home Affairs (DHA) visa backlog
The International Office is aware of the confusion regarding the DHA directive on pending applications. Please note these key points.
UCT International Office: Visa and immigration services
The International Office is your go-to resource for information and guidance on visa and immigration regulations pertaining to inbound travel for international students.
CAF and UCT historic signing ceremony in Cairo, Egypt
UCT and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 in Cairo, Egypt. The agreement will see UCT provide executive programmes to African football executives.
UCT welcomes the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
UCT's International Office and Department of Electronic Engineering welcomes a high-level delegation from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC).
UCT welcomes delegation from the A4U (Alliance 4 Universities)
An opportunity to discuss funded student and staff mobility programmes aimed at fostering international academic exchange.
UCT’s longstanding partnership with Sciences Po University
The longlasting partnership fosters a rich history of academic exchange and collaboration.
International Office Global Lecture
The International Office hosted a hybrid Global Lecture featuring Nobel Peace Laureate, Ms. Tawakkol Karman.
Deputy Head of Mission from the Brazilian Embassy Visits UCT
The University of Cape Town (UCT) was pleased to welcome Mr. Murilo Vieira Komniski, Deputy Head of Mission from the Brazilian Embassy in South Africa.