
Skye Foundation: rewarding exceptional South African students with postgraduate study opportunities abroad
The Skye Foundation has been awarding scholarships to high-achieving students based on outstanding academic achievement in a wide range of disciplines, for 28 years. One third of the awards were made to UCT students.
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Jagger Special Collections in Recovery – Four years on from the Fire
April 18, 2025, marks the 4th anniversary of the Jagger Library fire. Marking this occasion is a reminder of the enormous loss, but it is also a chance to consider the resilience of the Libraries to restore its collections.
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Law Expo 2025
Join us at Kramer Quad on 13 and 14 May 2025 to connect UCT’s top legal talent with top employers in the legal sector and learn more about the employers’ bursary, internship and graduate programmes.
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Ikey Tigers – 2025 Varsity Cup Champions
A thrilling FNB Varsity Cup final played out where the Ikey Tigers trounced the Maties to win 44–21. Despite the Danie Craven stadium being a sea of maroon, the boys in blue and white outplayed the hosts.
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50th Reunion of UCT Medical Class of 1975
The UCT medical class of 1975 recently celebrated their 50th reunion with a week of gatherings and celebrations, including attending UCT's Golden Graduation. It was a special week of connection and renewing friendships.
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UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Res Altwegg
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.
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A premium on academic excellence
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.
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Celebrating the graduates of 1974 and 1975 at Golden Graduation
Alumni who graduated 50 years ago (and more!), came back to UCT to celebrate their golden graduation.
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What's on at the Baxter April to June
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.
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UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Francois Cilliers
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.
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Summer School 2025 a resounding success
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.
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Autumn 2025 Graduation
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.
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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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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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