7 October 1931 – 26 December 2021 Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, who has died in Cape Town at 90, leaves a legacy commensurate with his stature as a towering figure in the theology of...

“Once I began to rediscover my alma mater through the University of Cape Town (UCT) Trust, I was astounded to come face to face with the huge advances it had made, even during those dark years.”...

The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) has been ranked 22nd in the world for its MBA programme on the Corporate Knights’ 2021 Better World MBA list of the top...

University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng invites alumni to support the University through the UCT Trust UK.   Please click on the following link to read our 2021 Annual Appeal Letter  ...

Innovative, quality high school education will be available to all South African learners from January 2022, when the University of Cape Town (UCT) launches its new UCT Online High School. The virtual high school is a...

Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr Blade Nzimande has pledged help from his department’s flagship funding agencies, the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences (NIHSS), to digitise...

Energetic discussion and enthusiastic participation underpinned the first in-person Vision 2030 workshop, which brought together leaders from across the University of Cape Town (UCT). Asking the question “Where are we with now with Vision 2030?”, the...

At 08h30 on the morning of 18th April 2021 a fire started near Rhodes Memorial adjacent to the University of Cape Town (UCT).  Fanned by strong winds blowing in the direction of our main...

Hugh Corder, Emeritus Professor of Public Law, shares his memories of Dr Stuart Saunders and the immense legacy he left behind. Dr Saunders passed away on 12 February after a short illness. Public institutions achieve greatness,...