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UCT leaps up in international rankings | UCT News
WEBOct 12, 2022 · The University of Cape Town (UCT) climbed 23 places and retained its top spot on the continent in this year’s World University Rankings published by Times Higher Education (THE) on Wednesday, 12 October 2022. The university now sits at 160th globally, up from 183rd place last year. “We are deeply …
Welcome from the Chancellor | UCT News
WEBOct 19, 2022 · Welcome from the Chancellor. 19 October 2022. Photo Robyn Walker. In 2021 I watched with pride as the University of Cape Town (UCT) beat the odds to deliver another year of excellent teaching, learning and research amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, and its second, third and fourth waves. I was elected to …
December 2021 graduation celebration and other updates
WEBNov 17, 2021 · 1. December 2021 graduation celebrations. Due to COVID-19, UCT will hold graduation ceremonies virtually on 13 and 14 December 2021. These graduations will celebrate an exceptional cohort that has overcome so much to get to the finish line, having persevered and shown commitment despite the pandemic. Graduands have also been invited to a live ...
UCT ranks the best in Africa | UCT News - University of Cape Town
WEBAug 22, 2022 · The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been placed in the top 201–300 band of universities, according to the recently published ShanghaiRanking’s 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). This is the best ranking for a university in South Africa and on the continent. First published in 2003, ARWU assesses more than 2 500 ...
UCT remains top in Africa | UCT News - University of Cape Town
WEBJun 17, 2022 · UCT remains the best university in Africa, according to QS, moving up 0.7 percentage points to be within the top 16.7% internationally. This is despite a slight drop of 11 places compared with last year’s rankings. This is due to the relative nature of rankings and the increase in the number of universities rated by QS this year: 1 422 ...
About UCT and Cape Town | UCT News - University of Cape Town
WEBJan 27, 2023 · 10 things that make UCT unique #1 in Africa: UCT is the highest ranked African university according to Times Higher Education, Quacquarelli Symonds and other leading world university rankings. Oldest: Established in 1829, UCT is South Africa’s oldest university. SA’s first: In 2021 Groote Schuur Hospital became the first public-sector hospital in Africa to offer robot-assisted surgery.
UCT accelerates postgraduate transformation | UCT News
WEBNov 4, 2021 · Read time 8 min. The University of Cape Town (UCT) officially launched its Accelerated Transformation of the Academic Programme (ATAP) initiative in mid-October. The event took place virtually and saw various UCT staff members, including Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, speak about the potential the programme could unlock in ...
What climate change means for South Africa and its people
WEBMar 11, 2024 · A new climate change impact synthesis report titled, “Climate change impacts in South Africa: What climate change means for a country and its people”, highlights the impacts of climate change on South Africa and the cascading effect these changes may have on people’s lives. The report was …