The University of Cape Town (UCT) is one of nine universities chosen by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to develop a research agenda that will better leverage private investment to finance the Sustainable...
Believing in the principle that strong educational institutions ensure a country’s global competitiveness, Richard Gnodde has been a generous donor to the University of Cape Town over several years. He was one of the...
Leading African researcher Professor Kelly Chibale has called for a deep commitment to investing in world-class infrastructure and skills to enable scientists to succeed on the continent. Chibale, the founder and director of Africa’s...
The University of Cape Town’s Schools Improvement Initiative (SII) continues to register a positive impact in society as more and more stakeholders attest to the improvement that it has brought to schools and the...
The University of Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre will be leading the southern hemisphere’s representation at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s foremost arts festival. The Rondebosch-based Theatre kicks-off their participation in the Scottish capital...
The Baxter Theatre Centre turns 40 this year, having opened its doors on 1 August 1977. In preparation for this milestone it has launched an exciting fundraising drive called the 40/80 campaign. The space came...
Renowned environmentalist and alumnus Lewis Pugh has been appointed as adjunct professor in International Law at UCT. Pugh studied law in South Africa and the UK. He holds a BA, LLB and LLM in...
UK based UCT Alumni gathered in the splendid surroundings of Vintners’ Hall, the spiritual home of the UK wine trade, for the Annual UK-UCT Alumni Reception, hosted by Vice-Chancellor, Dr Max Price. Guest speaker,...
The UCT Trust (UK) was a proud host of a recent UCT Opera Concert, held at the home of Sir Vernon and Lady Ellis in London. Led by Dr Lisa Engelbrecht, Head Vocal Coach at...
Sir Peter Ratcliffe, Trustee of the Wolfson Foundation, recently gave the Wolfson Memorial Lecture at UCT. The Wolfson Memorial Lecture was established in memory of the late Lord Wolfson of Marylebone, founder and former...
