First-year students are invited to begin their journey through Campus Life 2025, which is a comprehensive guide to navigating university life. The publication includes lots of useful information.

The First-Year Campus Reception (FYCR) kicked off on Saturday, 1 February, until Monday, 3 February, at the Sports Centre. Registration information is available online.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is hosting Parent Orientation on Saturday, 1 February 2025.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) community mourns the passing of retired professor Anton le Roex, who died on Thursday, 9 January, after a long battle with cancer.

In May 2024, UCT Council announced the university’s 11th vice-chancellor. Professor Mosa Moshabela, who took office in August, was officially installed on 25 November 2024. A video recording of the ceremony is now available.

The event served as an inspiring reminder of the power of education and the vital role that individuals can play in shaping a more sustainable and equitable future.

Professor Marcello Vichi, delivered his first lecture as a full professor in October as part of the UCT Inaugural Lecture Series. His talk focused on the relevance of polar oceanography for Africa.

UCT'a Professor Kelly Chibale has been elected as an international member of the esteemed United States National Academy of Medicine (NAM) for pioneering infectious disease drug discovery on the African continent.

The Soapbox Science event transformed Cape Town’s Pierhead at the V&A Waterfront.

Professor Gregory Smith delivered his inaugural lecture titled “The Marriage of Organometallic Chemistry: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue”.

Professor Amanda Weltman delivered her inaugural lecture at the UCT. The event took place in the Maths Block’s M304 lecture theatre, an apt location given that this was where Professor Weltman used to lecture first-year students.

Soapbox Science takes place on Saturday 25th November from 12h00 to 15h00 at the Clock Tower, V& A Waterfront. This event promotes the visibility and boosts career prospects of female and non-binary scientists.