Professor Res Altwegg from the Department of Statistical Sciences will present his inaugural lecture titled “Adventures in Statistical Ecology” at 17:45 SAST on Thursday, 8 May 2025.

Completing an intercalated molecular medicine course during his MBChB was not one Luxolo Mdolo was going to let slip. The recipient of the Bongani Mayosi Student’s Academic Prize graduated with his medical degree on 2 April.

Alumni who graduated 50 years ago (and more!), came back to UCT to celebrate their golden graduation.

The Baxter has a bumper lineup of exciting, award-winning and diverse productions running from April to June. Bold stories, fresh perspectives and unforgettable performances light up their stages. Come and be part of the magic.

Professor Cilliers delivered his Inaugural Lecture, titled “Theory from the Past – Theory for the Future: Rethinking Health Professions Education in Context” on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 18:00 SAST.

The annual Summer School in January this year was a resounding success with the number of Summer School participants up by 70 per cent on the 2024 Summer School registrations.

The University of Cape Town celebrated graduations from Monday, 31 March until Friday, 4 April 2025. Ceremonies were livestreamed on the website and video recordings are being made available as soon as possible after the event.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.