Research excellence awards
The following are some awards that recognise excellence, a core pillar of the University of Cape Town's academic project.
2024 UCT Teaching and Learning Conference
UCT’s 2024 Teaching and Learning Conference, themed “All About Curriculum: New Visions and Future Directions”, takes place on Wednesday, 20 and Thursday, 21 November 2024. The full programme and book of abstracts are now available.
UCT GSB MBA ranked number seven globally for impact and sustainability
The UCT GSB’s MBA programme has been ranked number seven globally and number one in Africa in the 2024 Better World MBA ranking by ‘Corporate Knights’ magazine.
Emerging Frontiers in Neuroethics
What new ethical dilemmas do emerging neurotechnologies pose? Could 'neurorights' become essential? And how can perspectives from the Global South influence the global conversation on neuroethics?
National Research Foundation Awards
The annual National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards recognise and celebrate South African research excellence.
Honorary graduates
The university bestowed high academic honours in the form of degrees awarded honoris causa on the following distinguished men and women.
UCT GSB’s EMBA ranked 31st globally for Overall Satisfaction by the Financial Times
The UK’s Financial Times has placed the UCT GSB among the best EMBAs in the world for alumni satisfaction in its new 2024 rankings.
11th UCT Vice-Chancellor’s Installation Ceremony
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Council announced Professor Mosa Moshabela as the 11th vice-chancellor (VC) in May 2024. Professor Moshabela, who took office in August, will be officially installed on 25 November 2024.
Transport
Campus is huge and Cape Town stretches all the way from Atlantis to Cape Point. Traffic in and around the city can be hectic and getting around takes time – especially if you need to get to one of UCT’s satellite facilities.
Chancellor's Award for Leadership in Africa
The Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Leadership in Africa is made to individuals who have made contributions to Africa through sustained and visionary leadership.