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For information on South Africa's response to COVID-19 please visit the COVID-19 Corona Virus South African Resource Portal.

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Vice-Chancellor’s Inaugural Lecture

Professor Hussein Suleman will be delivering an inaugural lecture at 18:00 SAST on Wednesday, 30 September: ‘Computer Science at times of crisis: reflecting on societal drivers for software and algorithm design’.

Year in Review 2019

Year in Review 2019 is a publication to honour and celebrate the achievements and milestones of the university. From our progress with transformation to our socially responsive footprint in surrounding communities; from the advances and innovations in research to our rapidly changing modes of teaching and learning, the publication offers a few highlights and reflects on momentous moments from the previous year.

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Please note that undergraduate applications to UCT have closed on 31 August 2020. Undergraduate applicants who need financial assistance must submit separate applications to NSFAS by 30 November 2020.

Application deadlines for postgraduate programmes can be confirmed with the relevant faculty office.

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The University of Cape Town’s COVID-19 Return to UCT policy framework guides faculties and departments on the institution’s phased return to campus.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The countrywide COVID-19 lockdown is an essential measure taken to contain the spread of the coronavirus. We all carry a huge responsibility to mitigate the pandemic’s impact in our country. Please visit the Coronavirus Disease 2019 page for more information on UCT’s response to the virus in our university community.

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UCT is an inclusive and engaged research-intensive African university that inspires creativity through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery and citizenship; enhancing the lives of its students and staff, advancing a more equitable and sustainable social order and influencing the global higher education landscape.

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IN AFRICA

UCT leads, in Africa, in four of the five major world university rankings: Times Higher Education, Quacquarelli Symonds, Center for World University Rankings and US News Best Global Universities.

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Times Higher Education

UCT moved 20 places to 136th position in the latest 2020 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

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US News

The sixth edition of the US News Best Global Universities rankings saw UCT being ranked 121st globally for 2020.

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PhD Preparedness Programme

This is a 12 week fully online course facilitated by the Child Nurse Practice Development Initiative (CNPDI) to help students bridge the gap between a Masters' degree and a PhD.

Promoting intersectoral collaboration to end violence against women and children

To promote Intersectoral Collaboration to END VAC/VAW

Objectives to raise awareness of the intersections between violence against women and children.
Present global and national policy frameworks.
Share best practice interventions.
Identify common goals for joint advocacy.

Seminar 2 of webinar series: Global frameworks - how do Inspire and Respect support an intersectional approach?

Seminar Series in Promoting an Understanding of the Intersections between Violence against Women and Children.

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Food Programme 2020

The purpose of the Food Programme is to provide basic support to students who are hungry and to enhance student learning and success.

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