What an integrated student journey should look like: Indaba revisits foundations
The recent ISS Indaba explored ideas to build and maintain a humanising, enabling and integrated student experience at every stage of their UCT journey.
UCT funding to support cost-effective manufacturing of pharmaceuticals in South Africa
The manufacturing and availability of medicines in sub-Saharan Africa will receive a major boost with the injection of R13 million to UCT’s H3D.
KwaLanga Centenary 2023
The Western Cape’s oldest township, KwaLanga, is marking its centenary in April 2023, presenting an opportunity to reflect on the township’s rich history and heritage.
UCT Open Day 2023
The annual event is for learners in Grades 10 to 12, their families and teachers. This year, it takes place on campus from 10:00 to 15:00 on Saturday, 13 May 2023. Due to weather, planned Green Mile activities are now in the Sports Centre.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Elizabeth Mayne
Professor Elizabeth Mayne delivered her Inaugural Lecture, titled “Racing the Red Queen”, at 17:00 SAST on 29 May 2023.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Ursula Hoadley
Professor Ursula Hoadley will deliver her inaugural lecture titled “Life in Classrooms: Understanding interruption and enhancement through pedagogy” on Wednesday, 21 May at 18:00 SAST in the Mafeje Room, Bremner Building.
On being human
UCT’s approach to promoting a better understanding of what it means to be human involves exploring various issues related to social justice, human rights, diversity and cultural expression.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Alan Davidson
Professor Alan Davidson delivered his inaugural lecture titled “It Takes a Team: Advancing Paediatric Oncology Through Collaborative Care” on Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 17:30 SAST.
UCT achieves its highest ranking in a decade – now in the top 3% globally
Africa’s leading university is ranked in the top 3% globally. Climbing to its highest position in 10 years in the recently released Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, UCT is now in 150th place worldwide.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Dick Ng’ambi
Professor Dick Ng’ambi will present his lecture, “Technology changes what matters – what matters changes technology,” on Friday, 25 July 2025 at 17:30 SAST in Lecture Theatre 1, Neville Alexander Building on lower campus.