article  // 05 Nov 2021

UCT research 109th in the world

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been placed 109th in the 2022 US News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings.
article  // 11 May 2022

Research & innovation news

UCT is committed to generating new knowledge in, for and from Africa. Our recent achievements include identifying a new heart-attack gene and a landmark restitution of human remains that allowed redress and social justice through science.
article  // 11 May 2022

UCT and the Sustainable Development Goals

UCT is committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and contributes meaningfully to all 17 of them. As the leading university in Africa, we have a critical role to play in addressing global challenges through research.
event 27 October 2025 - 31 October 2025

Primer on managing conflict

Change your attitude towards conflict and learn useful strategies for resolving conflict in this interactive twelve-hour short course.
event 21 July 2025 - 22 July 2025

Section 37C – death benefits

This six-hour course will explain the process to be followed in terms of section 37C. The cases discussed will provide guidance to trustees.