News 40th in the world for sustainability – a new UCT first. UCT has been placed in the top 2.5% of universities worldwide in the QS Sustainability World Rankings. 24 Jan 2025 - 4 min read

Nov 7, 2011 · The long game of disaster management UCT’s Dr Phindile Sabela-Rikhotso talks about the role of everyday actions in managing disasters through the lens of 2024’s devastating George building collapse. 17 Dec 2024

News Robert J Wilkinson awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List for services to infectious disease research. UCT’s Professor in Infectious Diseases at Imperial and the Director of the Wellcome Discovery Research Platform for Infection has been awarded an …

The African archive and open access African scholars, artists and storytellers must reclaim control and reframe how Africa is understood – this was the theme of Assoc Prof Kasturi Behari-Leak’s keynote at the DOA summit. 17 Dec 2024

4 days ago · Campus life at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is more than just academics – it’s also defined by moments of discovery and connection. For many students, the journey begins with nervous anticipation – the first steps onto campus, the thrill of new surroundings, and the excitement of stepping into a future filled with possibilities.

Dec 17, 2024 · The University of Cape Town (UCT) has climbed 10 places to secure a joint 40th position in the 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for Sustainability, released on 10 December.

Nov 26, 2024 · Open access ‘Contested Karoo’ book seeks to better understand the arid zone that covers almost a third of the country 09:35, 24 June 2024

Nov 29, 2024 · 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.

Nov 20, 2024 · 3. UCT’s fraud awareness campaign. International Fraud Awareness Week, which runs from 17 to 23 November, was established in 2000 by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and serves as an essential reminder of the importance of anti-fraud initiatives. This global campaign calls on organisations and individuals to actively promote awareness and education to reduce the risks and impact ...

Oct 16, 2024 · During the UoF’s pre-exhibition, delegates heard that the UCT community want a people-centred university of the future. Key themes . Having engaged with the campus community in recent months to understand their needs and what’s most important, Maswime said the committee has established four themes that underpin their feedback.