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Integrated Energy Systems 07 July - 01 September
(Ends 1 September 2025)
More infoDept. of Electrical Engineering course
Online course
Online course
PhD Preparedness Course
(Ends 17 September 2025)
More infoAre you wanting to gain insight and consolidate the academic, research, and thesis writing skills that you will need? The aim of this course is to help students bridge the gap between a Masters' degree and a PhD.
Mineral Resources and Sustainable Development
(Ends 3 October 2025)
More infoDept. of Chemical Engineering course
Commercial contract drafting - fundamentals
(Ends 28 August 2025)
More infoThis twenty-four-hour remote short course, held over six days, will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of commercial contract drafting confidently.
Introduction to Health Care for Adolescents
(Ends 27 August 2025)
More infoThis course aims to contextualise the Adolescent within society and the health system.
The Consumer Protection Act: The control of unfair contract terms
(Ends 25 August 2025)
More infoThis three-hour remote short course will consider the rules under the Consumer Protection Act and reg 44 of the Consumer Protection Act Regulations relevant to the control of unfair contract terms and unconscionable conduct.
Corporate governance: Practical insights - remote
(Ends 28 August 2025)
More infoThis 20-hour remote short course will cover the latest principles and best practices of corporate governance and responsibilities of directors, discussing key trends as well as using relevant case studies.
A celebration of South African Art Song
(Ends 26 August 2025)
More infoOpera UCT joins forces with the vocal division of Stellenbosch University for their fifth annual collaboration.
Psychological First Aid
(Ends 27 August 2025)
More infoPsychological first aid is a simple, yet powerful way of helping someone in distress.
ShockLab Seminar Series
(Ends 27 August 2025)
More info"Broadening Perspectives on African Governance in the Era of AI"
Digital Population Registries and Artificial Intelligence in Africa | Georges Macaire Eyenga
(Ends 28 August 2025)
More infoAtaya: The HUMA Interdisciplinary Seminar Series
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Darlene Lubbe
(Ends 28 August 2025)
More infoProfessor Darlene Lubbe will deliver her lecture titled “Otolaryngology Through a South African Lens – Journeys, Innovations and Global Perspectives” on Thursday, 28 August 2025 at 18:00 SAST.
Advanced HIV and Adherence Counselling
(Ends 29 August 2025)
More infoThis course introduces an adherence intervention known as 'Life Steps' and consists of 13 education and problem-solving steps.
Argue Better! Ethical reasoning for healthcare professionals | Online
(Ends 31 October 2025)
More infoHealthcare professionals face competing obligations to their patients, employers, and themselves. Resolving these dilemmas optimally requires the skill to understand and critically engage with others' - and our own - positions.
AI in Agriculture: Ethical Considerations in Africa | Ugochi Adaku Okengwu
(Ends 1 September 2025)
More infoAtaya: The HUMA Interdisciplinary Seminar Series
Clinical Ethics Forum
(Ends 2 September 2025)
More info'Prenatal testing for adult-onset disorders - who has the right to choose?'
Clinical Ethics Forum
(Ends 4 August 2026)
More infoJoin us the first Tuesday of every month as we present and discuss complex ethics cases encountered by clinicians around the province.
UCTSO Symphony Concert
(Ends 2 September 2025)
More infoUnder the baton of Brandon Phillips, the UCT Symphony Orchestra presents a dynamic and diverse programme to close their 2025 season.
Editorial Governance and the Use of AI in African Scholarly Publishing | Yousra Hamdaoui
(Ends 4 September 2025)
More infoAtaya: The HUMA Interdisciplinary Seminar Series
Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Course
(Ends 6 September 2025)
More infoDepartment of Anaesthesia
This hands-on training program provides in-depth knowledge and practical experience in utilising ultrasound technology
Providing Healthcare for Children with Long Term and Disabling Conditions
(Ends 11 September 2025)
More infoThis course introduces the principles and practice of the care of children who have long term and disabling conditions.
Environmental law primer: What every business leader should know
(Ends 10 September 2025)
More infoThis highly interactive fifteen-hour remote course is designed to challenge and reframe your environmental governance strategies for greater impact and advantage. This course will be presented in two parts, in August and November.
Pension fund law
(Ends 10 September 2025)
More infoThis six-hour remote course aims to equip participants with sufficient knowledge of the main laws and legal principles applicable to retirement funds in South Africa, and the rights and obligations of those responsible for their governance,
Community Based Inclusive Development Practice
(Ends 14 October 2025)
More infoThis course seeks to bring together academics and practitioners to share, exchange, and deepen our understanding of inclusive community development from various interdisciplinary perspectives.
Social law and labour
(Ends 12 September 2025)
More infoThis twelve-hour remote course, presented over two days, provides a focused training on key issues of social law and labour.
Two-pot retirement system
(Ends 15 September 2025)
More infoThis three-hour course aims to unpack the new "two-pot" retirement system which came into effect on 1 September 2024 and to provide insight as to its implementation.
Integrating AI to Decolonize Technology Production and Access through African Epistemologies: the BMV-6 Ventilator as an Experiment in Reverse Epistemicide | Babson Ajibade
(Ends 15 September 2025)
More infoAtaya: The HUMA Interdisciplinary Seminar Series
The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013
(Ends 19 September 2025)
More infoThis six-hour remote course will discuss the grounds for lawful processing and focus on material aspects of the 2013 POPI Act.
Homegrown – Student Showcase of South African Music
(Ends 16 September 2025)
More infoThis student showcase concert features a selection of Classical performance and composition students of the South African College of Music (SACM), as well as works by South African composers.
Beyond Universal Ethics: Rethinking AI in Digital Health Through Wolof Aesthetic-Ethical Codes and Ubuntu Philosophy | Oumy Thiongane
(Ends 18 September 2025)
More infoAtaya: The HUMA Interdisciplinary Seminar Series
The 4th Neues Lied Competition for Art Song Duos
(Ends 19 September 2025)
More infoThis competition again invites young singers and pianists from the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University to showcase their talent with a programme of several art songs in various languages.
Masters Preparedness Course
(Ends 1 October 2025)
More infoThe Masters Preparedness short course is a 9-week, fully online program for anyone considering embarking on a master's programme of study.
Interpretation of contracts and the parol evidence rule webinar
(Ends 22 September 2025)
More infoJoin us for a two-hour webinar in which we will take a closer look at concepts of interpretation of contracts and their implications.
UCT Jazz Vocal Showcase
(Ends 23 September 2025)
More infoExperience the soul and sophistication of vocal jazz in this concert curated by Nomfundo Xaluva-Dyantyis and Abigail Houghton.
UCT Big Band Heritage Day Celebration
(Ends 24 September 2025)
More infoCelebrate Heritage Day with the vibrant sounds of the UCT Big Band!
UCT Creative Collab Experiment
(Ends 25 September 2025)
More infoJoin the talented students of the South African College of Music’s Jazz and African Music sections for an evening of rhythm, soul, and innovation.
Representations and warranties in contracts webinar
(Ends 26 September 2025)
More infoJoin us for a two-hour webinar in which we will take a closer look at the terms "warranty" and "representation" and their implications.
Introduction to Palliative Care
(Ends 1 December 2025)
More infoThe course is aimed at healthcare and counselling professionals to equip them in assessing and managing patients (and their families) living with life-limiting and life-threatening illness.
Stakeholder engagement for competitive advantage
(Ends 3 October 2025)
More infoJoin us for a fifteen-hour immersive learning experience, held over five days, enabling you to examine your own challenges and to apply insights, skills and knowledge in the planning and implementing of effective public engagement strategie
Business rescue
(Ends 8 October 2025)
More infoThis twenty-four remote short course is a summary of business rescue – a roadmap to business rescue law. It includes case law and the commercial and transactional (including M&A) aspects thereof.
18th Annual Schock Foundation Prize for Chamber Music
(Ends 30 September 2025)
More infoThe eighteenth edition of this annual competition for ensemble playing, sponsored by the Schock Foundation.
The ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa in the face of local realities: reflections from Madagascar | Herimampita Rarivomanantsoa
(Ends 2 October 2025)
More infoAtaya: The HUMA Interdisciplinary Seminar Series
Public Transport System Design and Management
(Ends 10 October 2025)
More infoDept. of Civil Engineering
Centre for Transport Studies course
Centre for Transport Studies course
Mergers and acquisitions: A primer
(Ends 8 October 2025)
More infoThis six-hour remote short course will provide an overview of the various aspects to consider during a merger, with a particular focus on aspects of competition law, labour law and intellectual property law.
UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble
(Ends 7 October 2025)
More infoThe UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble, comprising of about forty-five under- and post-graduate students perform their second concert of 2025.
AI in times of crisis: what role in information warfare in Mali and in peace-building? | Mariame Sidibe
(Ends 9 October 2025)
More infoAtaya: The HUMA Interdisciplinary Seminar Series
Advanced legislative drafting
(Ends 15 October 2025)
More infoThis practical and career-enhancing course, presented by specialists in the field, provides people involved in the drafting of legislation with essential theoretical and practical knowledge and skills.
Excellence in Deceased Donation and End-of-Life Care Course
(Ends 15 October 2025)
More infoOrgan donation in South Africa
The Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges | Idy Diop
(Ends 16 October 2025)
More infoAtaya: The HUMA Interdisciplinary Seminar Series
Competition law compliance – addressing competition law regulatory compliance in a policy
(Ends 17 October 2025)
More infoThis four-hour short course aims to provide an understanding of the requirements for competition law regulatory compliance and to provide practical guidance on the essential provisions a competition law compliance policy should contain.
Integrated Energy Systems 20 October - 15 December
(Ends 15 December 2025)
More infoDept. of Electrical Engineering course
Online course
Online course
Big Data Analytics and Transport
(Ends 24 October 2025)
More infoDept. of Civil Engineering
Centre for Transport Studies course
Centre for Transport Studies course
Chinese law and investment in Africa: An overview
(Ends 23 October 2025)
More infoThis eight-hour remote course, held over four days, is an essential resource to understand and navigate China's interests in Africa, and offers a short overview of Chinese business law and international investment policies.
Functions, powers and obligations of sectional title trustees
(Ends 21 October 2025)
More infoThis four-hour course sets out what people serving bodies corporate as trustees must and may not do.
Introduction to using NVivo
(Ends 22 October 2025)
More infoIn this short course, you will be introduced to the NVivo15 software. NVivo15 is computer software designed for managing qualitative data and carrying-out qualitative analysis.
Commercial loan financing
(Ends 23 October 2025)
More infoThis four-hour remote course provides a basic examination of various commercial loan options and products through engaging lectures and case studies.
The Emotional Worlds of Becoming a Start-up | Zarreen Kamalie
(Ends 23 October 2025)
More infoAtaya: The HUMA Interdisciplinary Seminar Series
Design of Structures for Earthquake Resistance
(Ends 31 October 2025)
More infoDept. of Civil Engineering course
Primer on managing conflict
(Ends 31 October 2025)
More infoChange your attitude towards conflict and learn useful strategies for resolving conflict in this interactive twelve-hour short course.
24th Schock Foundation Prize for Singing
(Ends 28 October 2025)
More infoNow in its 24th year, the Schock Foundation Voice Competition celebrates the vocal talents of full-time students at UCT.
Laura Searle Prize for Piano Concerto Playing
(Ends 31 October 2025)
More infoNow in its 22nd year, the Laura Searle Prize for Piano Concerto Playing showcases outstanding pianists from the South African College of Music. Open to all piano students, this competition celebrates excellence in concerto performance.
Understanding ESG and the role of responsible investment and shareholder activism (remote course)
(Ends 3 November 2025)
More infoThis four-hour remote short course will give insights to shareholder activism and responsible investing, particularly ESG and sustainability, the legal rights that flow from these, plus best practices.
Government contracts and procurement law
(Ends 20 November 2025)
More infoJoin us for a twenty-four-hour course, held over six days, in which we will cover the important aspects of public procurement, and explain the relevant procurement law and what has been achieved with regards to procurement policy, procedure
SACM Piano Competitions
(Ends 11 November 2025)
More infoThis annual event celebrates excellence in piano performance at the South African College of Music, with three distinct prizes.
Embedding ESG and sustainability into integrated reports
(Ends 13 November 2025)
More infoThis eight-hour remote course will explore key steps to highlight your company’s focus on sustainability and ESG.
Public Transport Policy and Regulation
(Ends 24 November 2025)
More infoDept. of Civil Engineering
Centre for Transport Studies course
Centre for Transport Studies course
Financial management for bodies corporate
(Ends 28 November 2025)
More infoThis four-hour remote short course is essential for anyone who owns property in sectional titles schemes or anyone involved or interested in their management to gain a better understanding of its finances.