“Savor each moment. Achievement is meaningful, but presence is priceless. The most fulfilling life is not only one of accomplishment, but one of gratitude.” - Annestacia Marthinus, Faculty of Science.
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Recognised once again among the world’s leading universities, UCT has placed 276th globally in the 2026 edition of the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Global 2000 list.
Out of 21 291 universities assessed worldwide, UCT ranked in the top 1.3% globally, while also securing second place nationally and in Africa.
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Training Opportunity
The WWIS Academy is presenting an online webinar at 10:00 on 3 June on the importance of reference management.
This session focuses on developing the skills needed to manage and use information sources effectively.
Register here: https://t.co/2wtQDLKAlv
As part of its Human Rights focus, UCT Law Faculty recently welcomed a delegation of Afghan women’s rights advocates & legal practitioners as part of the delegation’s learning & exchange visit to South Africa around justice, accountability, and global human rights advocacy. Read more https://t.co/FBsjGD4RBm
Wishing all UCT students the very best for your exams. May your hard work pay off and your efforts shine through. Stay focused, take care of yourself, and remember to breathe. You’ve got this!
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UCT Libraries recently celebrated the launch of the Environmental Humanities South (EHS) Collection at the Built Environment Library. 🌿📚
The launch highlighted the importance of collaboration in building inclusive knowledge spaces.
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Professor Tshepo Tong-Mongalo will be giving a public lecture on the 21st century freedom fighter, and how ensuring the accessibility of, for example, corporate law forms part of effective activism. Listen here to Prof Tong-Mongalo talk about the topic, and join us on Friday 29 May @12h30, Moot Court, Kramer 5!
The 2026 Careers Service Guide is LIVE. Theme: PLAY
Explore CV tips, interview prep, entrepreneurship, grad stories & employer opportunities designed to help shape your future.
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"Modern Day Freedom Fighter: The different and urgent concerns of a 21st century activist" - Professor Tshepo Tong-Mongalo will deliver a public lecture to explore activism, outreach and the future of corporate law. Fri 29 May @ 12h30 - 14h00, Moot Court, Kramer 5. Read more: https://t.co/vSzr7qy9Vz
[VIDEO] Study law at UCT and gain more than a degree.
With a strong academic foundation and a dynamic student experience, you’ll have the space to explore your interests, grow as an individual and shape your future.
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UCT offers a law education that goes beyond the classroom. Here, you’ll engage with challenging ideas, learn from leading experts and grow in an environment designed to inspire and prepare you for a meaningful career.
Applications for admission to UCT in 2027 are open.
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UCT students are encouraged to participate in The Everyday Designer programme on 21 May.
'The Everyday Designer: Making Ideas Tangible Through Action & Experimentation' is a one-day, hands-on programme for students and young professionals aged 18 to 35. It will take place at the Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking Afrika (d-school Afrika), at no cost.
Spaces are limited and the application deadline is 18 May 2026.
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New dates for the UCT Law Expo are confirmed!
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UCT Law is hosting the Public Law Conference 2026 from 1 - 4 July. The Public Law Conference is one of the leading forums for discussion on issues of public law in Commonwealth jurisdictions. This international conference takes place at a time when there are fundamental questions and challenges facing constitutional democracies around the world. Dr Nicola Palmer (UCT Public Law) discusses the significance of this conference - and why public law academics, researchers and practitioners should attend - with Em Professor Hugh Corder (UCT Public Law), Professor Bradley Slade (Stellenbosch University Law Faculty), and Salona Lutchman (UCT Public Law).
📢Law Expo (12–13 May, UCT Kramer Quad) has been postponed due to severe weather and safety risks.
A new date will be shared within 24 hours. Thank you for your understanding.
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Thinking about your next step in law? Join us at Kramer Quad on 12–13 May to meet legal employers, explore career opportunities, get your CV reviewed, and connect with the legal industry on campus.
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30 years of our extraordinary Constitution! Today marks 30 years since the adoption of the new South African Constitution by the Constitutional Assembly (8 May 1996). Says the Dept of Justice: "This milestone presents a significant moment to reflect on the country’s democratic journey and the transformative vision embodied in the Constitution, widely regarded as one of the most progressive in the world." #30Years