The University of Cape Town in partnership with Bristol University will host the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit from 29 September to 1 October 2026 in Cape Town. The summit, themed Knowledge, justice and futures: Universities in the age of intelligence, will bring together global leaders in higher education, research, and policy, including UCT Vice-Chancellor. Marking a historic milestone, this will be the first time the prestigious summit is hosted on African soil.  Alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information or to access the programme, click here.