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Visitors can use the dedicated Graduation page to obtain information about Graduation while the website is unavailable.
- Who it is for:
- People seeking information on Graduation
- How to act on it:
- Visit the dedicated Graduation page.
Visitors can use the University of Cape Town news website for UCT communications.
- Who it is for:
- People seeking UCT communications
- How to act on it:
- Visit news.uct.ac.za.
Visitors can use UCT's Facebook presence for UCT communications.
- Who it is for:
- People seeking UCT communications
- How to act on it:
- Visit UCT on Facebook.
This is an invitation-only event where PhD graduates and special guests can meet and greet the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town during the September graduation period. Attendance requires prior registration via an RSVP.
- Who it is for:
- PhD graduates and special guests
- How to act on it:
- Register via the RSVP link provided on the event page
A five-day elective running from 23 to 27 November 2026, providing hands-on training in panel data analysis techniques. This course is part of the 2026 Seasonal School and carries a fee of €300. It runs concurrently with the Impact Evaluation elective.
- Who it is for:
- participants in the 2026 Seasonal School
- How to act on it:
- Enroll as part of the 2026 Seasonal School application; pay €300 fee
A five-day elective running from 23 to 27 November 2026, focused on methods and tools for evaluating the impact of development interventions. This course is part of the 2026 Seasonal School and carries a fee of €300. It runs concurrently with the Panel Data Training elective.
- Who it is for:
- participants in the 2026 Seasonal School
- How to act on it:
- Enroll as part of the 2026 Seasonal School application; pay €300 fee
A five-day elective running from 16 to 20 November 2026, offering in-depth exploration of the causes and dynamics of poverty and inequality in Africa. This course is part of the 2026 Seasonal School and carries a fee of €300.
- Who it is for:
- participants in the 2026 Seasonal School
- How to act on it:
- Enroll as part of the 2026 Seasonal School application; pay €300 fee
UCT staff will have a closure period between Christmas and New Year for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028. This time off is in addition to their annual leave and does not require them to use their leave entitlements. Essential service staff may be granted time off at a later date through consultation with their managers.
- Who it is for:
- UCT staff
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the shutdown is automatically applied as per the approved agreement.
Researchers and scientists can collaborate with CREATe, the first facility of its kind in Africa, to develop inhaled treatments and vaccines for drug-resistant tuberculosis and other serious lung infections. The centre supports translational research from lab discovery to clinical application.
- Who it is for:
- scientists, clinicians, and researchers focused on pulmonary diseases and vaccine development
- How to act on it:
- Contact the CREATe team via UCT's research support services or the Centre for Lung Infection and Immunity
This opportunity allows postdoctoral fellows to work on research projects related to interrupting antimicrobial resistance amplification, particularly focusing on drug-resistant infections in hospitals and communities. The fellowship includes access to advanced sequencing technology and collaboration with clinical studies using human samples.
- Who it is for:
- postdoctoral fellows interested in antimicrobial resistance and pulmonary infections
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the UCT Postdoctoral Research Fellowships noticeboard; contact the PGFO postdoc administration office for details
You can become a member of the Democratic Transport and Allied Workers Union (DETAWU) by obtaining a membership form from a shop steward, completing and signing it, authorising the deduction of monthly union subscriptions, and submitting it to the union office. Membership gives you access to representation, legal advice, training, and participation in union decision-making.
- Who it is for:
- eligible employees in DETAWU-organised sectors and workplaces
- How to act on it:
- Obtain a membership form from a DETAWU Shop Steward, complete and sign it, authorise deduction of union subscriptions, and submit it to the DETAWU office at Level 3 Room 3.36, PD Hahn Building, North Lane UCT, Upper Campus, Rondebosch 7700.
Members can participate in union activities by attending general meetings and AGMs, joining recruitment drives, taking part in campaigns and workplace initiatives, standing for leadership elections, and providing feedback through their Shop Steward.
- Who it is for:
- DETAWU members
- How to act on it:
- Attend general meetings and AGMs, join recruitment drives, participate in campaigns and workplace initiatives, stand for leadership elections, or provide feedback via your Shop Steward.