
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.
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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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Prof Wiseman Nkuhlu: Paving the way for purposeful leadership
An interview with Professor Wiseman Lumkile Nkuhlu – a pioneering figure whose contributions to education, finance, and leadership have left a mark that remains ineradicable on the country’s socio-economic landscape and history.
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VCs in conversation: Future-proofing UCT for the next generation
UCT leadership past and present, confronted the challenge of creating unity, trust and collegiality at UCT when Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela joined former VC Dr Max Price to discuss lessons from the past, and progress to equity
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Judge Dire Tladi delivers 58th TB Davie Memorial Lecture
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) swore in then Professor Dire Tladi as the first-ever South African judge on its bench in February this year. On 1 October Judge Tladi delivered UCT’s 58th TB Davie Memorial Lecture.
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A champion on the track and beyond
UCT chemical engineering PhD candidate and Paralympian Mpumelelo Mhlongo brought home a gold and bronze medal along with two world and Paralympic records from the Paralympic Games in Paris.
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