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,...

Dr Stuart Saunders 1931–2021 The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) flag has been flying at half-mast on Sarah Baartman Hall since Friday morning, 12 February 2021, as the university marked the death of former...

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) flag has been flying at half-mast on Sarah Baartman Hall since Friday morning, 12 February 2021, as the university marked the death of Emeritus Professor Stuart Saunders, a...

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 2020 Annual Appeal Letter  ...

Teacher, thought leader, policy influencer and founding director: these are some of the words that come to mind when one thinks of Professor Alan Hirsch. And these are certainly part of the legacy he...