“Try not to focus on outcomes too much. Focus on developing your confidence and self-belief because those two together mean opportunities are endless.” – Ryan Harding, Bachelor of Laws student. Share your #MondayMotivation with us. @UctLaw

UCT remains Africa’s top university, ranking joint 147th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 with its highest score in over a decade. UCT climbed 17 places and now sits in the top 6.3% globally. Read more: qr.link/5NlFbp #UCTBestInAfrica

[VIDEO] What is the role of the university in a rapidly changing world, and how can higher education continue to create meaningful public value? These are among the questions that will come into focus when global leaders in higher education, research and policy gather at UCT for the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit, taking place 28–30 October 2026. Professor Thokozani Majozi, UCT’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Internationalisation, looks forward to joining colleagues from around the world in conversations about the changing role of universities and what higher education is expected to contribute to the societies it serves. This event is proudly brought to you by one of UCT's sponsors, Standard Bank. Watch the full video: qr.codes/Htyn4Z #THEwas #UCTHostsGlobalSummit @timeshighered @BristolUni @StandardBankZA

The @UCT_News live coverage will commence at 11:00 SAST with UCT VC Professor Mosa Moshabela joining international academic leaders to explore the topic: “Reimagining the future of universities in the AI era”. The official opening session will then follow at 14:10 SAST, featuring THE Chief Global Affairs Officer Phil Baty, UCT Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela and University of Bristol Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Evelyn Welch. Follow #THEwas and #UCTHostsGlobalSummit for live updates as we shape the future of higher education.

UCT commemorates Heritage Day! Heritage is woven into the stories we carry, the traditions we share and the many ways we experience the world. It connects us to where we come from while shaping who we are and the future we create together. This Heritage Day, UCT celebrates the diversity that makes its community what it is – a place where different cultures, histories, languages and perspectives come together, enriching the university and the society it serves. #HeritageDay #UCT

Expand your perspective through postgraduate study in the Faculty of Law. At UCT, students have the opportunity to engage with diverse ideas, explore specialised areas of interest and develop a deeper understanding of the legal, social and economic forces that shape the world. The closing date for most postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Law is 30 September 2026. View the various closing dates for specific programmes in the different faculties: qr.link/EIU4ri Apply now: applyonline.uct.ac.za #ChooseUCT #UCTPostgrad @UctLaw

Researchers from UCT were among South Africa's leading academics honoured at the National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards in Gqeberha on 3 September 2026, recognised for research that is expanding the boundaries of knowledge while helping shape a more inclusive and impactful future. Read more: qr.link/9GAure

[PHOTOS] The thrill of graduation was on full display as students from the Faculty of Law at UCT walked across the stage in the Sarah Baartman Hall on 8 September. Family and friends waved from their seats, shouted at the top of their lungs and helped usher every graduand through applause during the afternoon session. Graduates were reminded by the presiding officer that as one chapter came to an exciting end, another one was emerging – one that not only welcomes them to a vibrant UCT alumni network, but one in which they commit to a new era of learning. “Once you have healed from this, I urge you to continue learning, as it does not stop here...” - Professor Mosa Moshabela, Vice-Chancellor View the full photo essay: qr.codes/RKWEeh @UctLaw

[VIDEO] The law shapes every aspect of society. Join a community committed to advancing justice, strengthening institutions and addressing the legal challenges of our time. Through postgraduate study in the Faculty of Law, students gain access to expert teaching, rigorous debate and research opportunities that prepare them to contribute to meaningful change. The closing date for most postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Law is 30 September 2026. View the various closing dates for specific programmes in the different faculties: qr.link/EIU4ri Apply now: applyonline.uct.ac.za #ChooseUCT #UCTPostgrad @UctLaw

Global voices shaping the future of higher education. The University of Cape Town will welcome delegates to the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit, in partnership with the University of Bristol and Times Higher Education, from 29 September to 1 October 2026. The summit will bring together university leaders, researchers, policymakers and industry experts to exchange perspectives and explore how higher education can harness human, artificial and collective intelligence to shape fairer, more sustainable and future-ready societies. Meet some of the speakers joining this global conversation in Cape Town. The event is proudly hosted in partnership with Standard Bank. Find out more: qr.codes/q123P0 Please note: The programme might still be amended, with more speakers added ahead of the conference. Visit the website for the latest version. #THEWAS26 #highereducation #futureready #universities #UCT @timeshighered @BristolUni

Shape the future of law through research, critical thinking and real-world impact. Learn from leading scholars, contribute to meaningful research and become part of a faculty that is influencing legal practice and policy in South Africa and beyond. The closing date for most postgraduate programmes in the Faculty of Law is 30 September 2026. View the various closing dates for specific programmes in the different faculties: qr.link/EIU4ri Apply now: applyonline.uct.ac.za #ChooseUCT #UCTPostgrad @UctLaw

Graduation marks the culmination of a remarkable academic journey. The graduates of the Faculty of Commerce 2 and the Faculty of Law celebrate the occasion on the plaza, soaking in the excitement, joy and sense of achievement that comes with reaching this moment. #UCTGrad2026