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Join Professor Dick Ng’ambi for the next UCT Inaugural Lecture on Friday, 25 July 2025 at 17:30 SAST. #UCTInauguralLecture Watch the lecture online: qr.link/fJCazr

UCT has made a decisive move in the global education debate on artificial intelligence (AI) by officially adopting a university-wide framework that sets out how AI technologies should be integrated. Read more: qr.codes/vhTfgO

The VOX Cape Town choir recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a series of breathtaking performances at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). Read more: qr.link/sSMXlA

Looking for a university to call home in 2026? Some choices are obvious. Apply to join the UCT community – where pride runs deep. Applications for undergraduate study in 2026 close 31 July. #ChooseUCT Apply now: applyonline.uct.ac.za

UCT officially launched its flagship Green Precinct and Water Treatment Facility, a project to transform water sustainability, research and community well-being. Read more: qr.codes/3ABSlY

Time is almost running out! Only six days remaining to apply for an undergraduate place at UCT in 2026. Take the next step toward an exciting academic journey. #ChooseUCT Apply now: applyonline.uct.ac.za

UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela outlines the role of universities in South Africa’s future. Read more: qr.codes/H8Fw3h

Professor Dick Ng’ambi will present his #UCTInauguralLecture, titled “Technology changes what matters – what matters changes technology.” The lecture will take place on Friday, 25 July 2025 at 17:30 SAST. Register now: qr.link/aDju9m

Seven days to go! Don’t miss the opportunity to join a world-class institution – you have just one week left to apply for undergraduate studies at UCT in 2026! #ChooseUCT Apply now: applyonline.uct.ac.za

Professor Alan Davidson shared six tenets during his recent UCT Inaugural Lecture, reflecting on what has made his collaborative work in paediatrics rewarding. Read more: qr.codes/Rn5EwK

UCT Emeritus Professor Rajend Mesthrie has been elected a Fellow of the British Academy, one of the highest honours for scholars in the humanities and social sciences. Read more: qr.link/jiRn83

UCT academic Msakha Mona’s endeavours in decolonial thinking, language justice and community-centred education have given birth to the Kulani Arts Project. Read more: qr.codes/lq9HN6

Don’t miss the next #UCTInauguralLecture with Professor Dick Ng’ambi on Friday, 25 July 2025 at 17:30 SAST. Professor Ng’ambi is based at UCT’s School of Education and is a leading scholar in educational technology and digital pedagogy. Register now: qr.link/aDju9m

UCT’S exceptional latest QS performance is both a testament to the university’s sustained excellence and a marker of continued progress. Future efforts will deepen impact, equity and global collaboration. Read more: qr.link/qXRKUn #UCTBestInAfrica

[VIDEO] On 10 July 2025, UCT hosted the second instalment of the Collective Conversations series, a four-part dialogue platform uniting academia, government and civil society to address urgent societal priorities. Watch the full video: qr.codes/U459x7

The results of a new study show the power of targeted and multifaceted support in improving mental health, reducing distress and creating a stronger sense of belonging for young people in SA. Read more: qr.codes/NjkolW

VC Professor Mosa Moshabela invites the public to the next #UCTInauguralLecture, to be presented by Professor Dick Ng’ambi on Friday, 25 July 2025 at 17:30 SAST in Lecture Theatre 1, Neville Alexander Building on lower campus. Register now: qr.link/aDju9m

The second edition of 'Collective Conversations: On Science for Society', a dialogue series hosted by UCT, explores how health systems can be transformed to better support holistic wellbeing. Read more: qr.codes/zRUmPF

“Sometimes we can get discouraged quickly, and our results don’t always reflect the hard work we put in. But...hold on and keep going, because if I can do it, you can too!” - Emily Yunzhao Wang, MA in Actuarial Science student. Share your #MondayMotivation with us.

East Africa has made greater strides towards the free flow of people crossing borders and seeking work than most of Africa; however, the key constraint in the region is political and security instability. Read more: qr.codes/Iaz7dS