
Keith Boyd: Running Africa
Join us for a talk by Guinness world record-breaking alumnus Keith Boyd who ran from Cape Town to Cairo to raise awareness among youth about the importance of taking action to shape their future democracy.
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Defending open society values in a fractured world
In an interconnected yet deeply fractured world, activist Binaifer Nowrojee delivered a thought-provoking special lecture at UCT, offering both a critical analysis of threats to human rights, equity, and justice, and a hopeful future vision
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UCT DVCs cycle for a cause
Endurance events have been used for fundraising, team building, and reconnecting opportunities. UCT DVC's Professors Jeff Murugan, and Brandon Collier-Reed used this year's CT Cycle Tour to raise funds for students struggling with fee debt.
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Inviting the Class of '75 and '75 to the Golden Graduation event
We have great pleasure in inviting the Class of 1974 and 1975's Golden Graduation event, which will take place this year as follows:
Date: Monday, 31 March 2025
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South Africa's Government of National Unity: Miracle or Mirage
Political analyst Professor Richard Calland delivered the UCT Distinguished Alumni lecture at Summer School with the topic, "South Africa's second transition and the 'GNU': miracle or mirage?" to a packed auditorium.
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Reflections on a remarkable year
UCT VC Professor Moshabela reflects on a year marked by meaningful and impactful transitions. He also thanks members of the university community for their dedication, resilience, and for contributing to a remarkable year.
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‘Welcome home, Mosa’: Messages aplenty for UCT VC
There has been outpouring support for the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) vice-chancellor (VC), Professor Mosa Moshabela, who was installed as the 11th VC in a grand ceremony on Monday, 25 November.
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11th UCT Vice-Chancellor’s Installation Ceremony
In May 2024, UCT Council announced the university’s 11th vice-chancellor. Professor Mosa Moshabela, who took office in August, was officially installed on 25 November 2024. A video recording of the ceremony is now available.
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Michaelis Grad Show 2024
The Michaelis School of Fine Art hosts its annual Graduate Exhibition at Hiddingh Campus from 7–12 December 2024. This is a major event that draws many interested art collectors and enthusiasts to this beautiful historical campus.
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UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Sithombo Maqungo
Professor Sithombo Maqungo will present his inaugural lecture “Been there, fixed that, presented there and published that. Is this all there is to the life of an academic trauma surgeon?” on Thursday, 28 November 2024 at 17:30 SAST.
Watch live from 17:30 SAST

Why people need to play
Professor Mark Solms of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Neuroscience Institute delivered the Legacy Society lecture about the importance of play.
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2025 Summer School: 20 January – 1 February
Celebrate 101 years of lifelong learning at the University of Cape Town. Join us at Summer School in January 2025 and feast your mind on lectures presented by world-class scholars on ground-breaking research topics.
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UCT Day: Building a spirit of generosity
UCT's Cricket Oval, situated on middle campus, was full of activity on Friday, 25 October, as the second iteration of UCT Day was marked off the calendar – in aid of the Unlocking Futures Bursary and the Food Sovereignty Programme.
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‘The Great Executive Showdown’: A day of fun at UCT’s fundraising challenge
On Friday 25 October at UCT's Cricket Oval, a spirited atmosphere enveloped the field as the UCT Development and Alumni Department (DAD) hosted the second inaugural UCT Day, a fun-filled fundraising event in support of student initiatives.
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UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Jay Pather
On Wednesday, 23 October 2024 at 18:00 SAST, Professor Jay Pather will deliver his inaugural lecture titled “Shifting spaces, tilting time: art and art education in a Society that aches for transformation”.
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Aspen strengthens support for Poisons Information Centre
UCT Poisons Information Centre, based at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, had a special meet-and-greet with Dr Stavros Nicolaou, the group senior executive at Aspen Pharmacare who has bee
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UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Sandra Young
On Wednesday, 16 October 2024 at 18:00 SAST, Professor Sandra Young will deliver her inaugural lecture titled “Exploring the literary imagination in times of reckoning: What might Shakespeare have to do with Social Justice today?”
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'Ah Dosini!' Maestro hits the right notes ahead of UCT Day
Professor Dizu Plaatjies signed off on his final campus performance with a benefit concert ahead of UCT Day.
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