University of Cape Town

Professor Marcello Vichi from the Department of Oceanography will present his inaugural lecture titled “Fifty degrees of separation. Why Antarctica and the polar regions matter for Afrika” at 17:30 SAST on Monday, 21 October 2024.

Professor Shose Kessi will deliver her inaugural lecture titled "S#*T HAPPENS: A Decolonial Feminist Psychological Reflection on Institutional Racism in Higher Education" on Wednesday, 19 March at Neville Alexander Building, lower campus.

Professor Cilliers delivered his Inaugural Lecture, titled “Theory from the Past – Theory for the Future: Rethinking Health Professions Education in Context” on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 18:00 SAST.

Professor Res Altwegg from the Department of Statistical Sciences will present his inaugural lecture titled “Adventures in Statistical Ecology” at 17:45 SAST on Thursday, 8 May 2025.

International networks grow Africa’s research footprint and connect Africa with the global north. UCT participates in networks that support education and research capacity.

UCT drives partnerships across the continent that invite African knowledge and expertise into meaningful collaborations.

UCT partners have joint agreements that support student cohorts in strengthening their research output and impact.