Upcoming Events

Commercial contract drafting - fundamentals

7 August 2026
(Ends 7 August 2026)
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This twenty-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.
7 August 2026
(Ends 7 August 2026)
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Professional communication for lawyers

7 August 2026
(Ends 7 August 2026)
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This five-hour remote short course is designed to equip law students with essential non-written communication skills crucial for success in the legal profession.
7 August 2026
(Ends 7 August 2026)
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IP and AI – Navigating the future of innovation

11 August 2026
(Ends 12 August 2026)
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This six-hour remote short course provides a practical understanding of IP protection for AI-generated works, the evolving patentability landscape for AI-assisted inventions, and liability risks arising from AI-driven infringement.
11 August 2026
(Ends 12 August 2026)
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Chinese law and investment in Africa: An overview

17 August 2026
(Ends 20 August 2026)
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This 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.
17 August 2026
(Ends 20 August 2026)
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Commercial loan financing

24 August 2026
(Ends 25 August 2026)
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This four-hour remote course provides a basic examination of various commercial loan options and products through engaging lectures and case studies.
24 August 2026
(Ends 25 August 2026)
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Emotional intelligence (EI) for lawyers

24 August 2026
(Ends 25 August 2026)
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This three-hour remote short course aims at teaching participants to keep the human in the loop, so that our connection remains tangible in a time of rapid technological advancement and AI.
24 August 2026
(Ends 25 August 2026)
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The Office for Postgraduate Studies and Researcher Development (OPGS) offers an events calendar for UCT postgraduate community support through workshops, webinars, and more. For enquiries, contact pgdevelopment@uct.ac.za.

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