News

The University of Cape Town (UCT) together with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) co-hosted a compelling webinar that brought together distinguished alumni from both institutions for a dynamic discussion on entrepreneurship and innovation. 

In June 1966, Robert F. Kennedy delivered what would become one of the most enduring speeches of the twentieth century at the University of Cape Town.

d-school Afrika at the University of Cape Town celebrating their 10th year anniversary in 2026.

The Unlocking Futures Bursary offers something increasingly rare in philanthropy: the ability to see direct, tangible, and immediate impact.

It is with great delight that I share not one, but two incredible pieces of news: the University of Cape Town (UCT) has been announced as host for the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit 2026; and the university has climbed from 180th to 164th on the latest THE rankings.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has again affirmed its status as Africa’s top university, achieving a global rank of 164 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WRU) 2026.

Vuyo Hlongwane’s Caelix, a renewable energy company that leverages economic drivers and pioneering technology to make an impact, has come up trumps at The Pitch UCT finals.

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) International Office hosted the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program’s “Decade of Leadership Excellence” celebrations from 9 to 10 September.

On 13 December 2018, a message was delivered to the University of Cape Town (UCT) community. Part of the communication read, “Council made the historic decision to rename Memorial Hall after Khoi heroine Sarah Baartman.” The name replaced Jameson Memorial Hall, a long-standing designation.