University of Cape Town

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Halim Gençoğlu donated more than 1 000 books and many documents in Arabic, English, Turkish, and Afrikaans to the National Archives of South Africa in Cape Town so that students and staff can have…

The University of Cape Town (UCT) Press recently launched an open access book called Contested Karoo: Interdisciplinary perspectives on change and continuity in South Africa’s drylands. The volume was edited by UCT’s Professor M Timm…

“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” – Helen Keller With Keller’s words as inspiration and while keeping the spirit of ubuntu top of mind, the University of Cape Town’s …

Omnivat, a renewable energy startup founded by five University of Cape Town (UCT) graduates, are the runners-up of a prestigious energy innovation competition backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe. With a cash prize of $250 000 (R4.6 …

In the spirt of “We rise by lifting others”, a group of University of Cape Town (UCT) student volunteers sacrificed a crisp autumn Saturday morning to spend it in service of the children of Hout Bay – bringing primary healthcare services to…

It wasn’t meant to be once again for the Ikey Tigers in the coveted Varsity Cup after losing 42–45 in the final against the University of the Free State on Monday, 22 April, in Bloemfontein. After stunning North-West University a week…

Examining how diverse experiences, cultures and histories have shaped society, these South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) chairs, hosted at the University of Cape Town (UCT), have gained and shared important insights “On being…

On 30 April, the University of Cape Town (UCT) Big Band joined the global jazz community in commemorating International Jazz Day. The premise of International Jazz Day is to accentuate the role of jazz music in international diplomacy,…

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Open Day on Saturday, 4 May 2024 was an outstanding success, providing prospective students with an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the diverse spectrum of undergraduate study options available at…

“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.” – Helen Keller  With Keller’s words as inspiration and while keeping the spirit of ubuntu top of mind, the University of Cape Town’s …