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“As we mark this fifth anniversary, the story of the Jagger is no longer one of tragedy. It is a story of ‘Opportunity in Loss.’” - Executive Director: Libraries, Ujala Satgoor Read her full statement: bit.ly/48I5UPF Visit the space by 15 May: bit.ly/41HSqzm

Join our Bloomberg Tax Resource refresher training 💻 Learn how to use tools from the Bloomberg Industry Group: 🗓 Wed, 29 April 2026 ⏰ 10:00–10:45 Register: uct.ac.za.libcal.com/event/16670931…

World Book and Copyright Day | 23 April At UCT Libraries, we know only too well how powerful—and fragile—books can be. Five years after the Jagger fire, an exhibition invites you to engage with the story. Join a guided tour here: bit.ly/41HSqzm

Five years ago today, a wildfire on the slopes of Table Mountain devastated the Jagger Library Reading Room. This week, the precinct is bathed in light (17–19 April 2026)—a symbol of loss, resilience and renewal. Book here for the public exhibition: bit.ly/41HSqzm

Today marks the five year anniversary of the Jagger Fire. Join us for a guided tour of the Jagger Reading Room which features an exhibition on the ongoing recovery. Bookings essential - tours run on weekdays between 20 April and 15 May. Book here: bit.ly/41HSqzm

Are you an undergraduate student? Then the Core Research Series is for you. Register here: uct.ac.za.libcal.com/event/16385534…

To mark the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on 27 October, Tebogo Moselakgomo and Francis Searle at UCTL's Special Collections contributed an article entitled, "Rediscovering the Past in Sound and Vision: UCT Libraries' Film Collection". Read more here: bit.ly/3LzNho0

Live now! Listen online now to a discussion on "The South African State Transformed?" which examines the nature of the 1994 political transition in South Africa and its impact on post-apartheid South Africa. uct-za.zoom.us/j/99012641618?… Meeting ID: 990 1264 1618 Passcode: 700431

This discussion is now live: 📷Topic: UCT Press Book Discussion: The South African State Transformed? 📷Time: Oct 28, 2025 16:00 Harare, Pretoria 📷Join Zoom Meeting: uct-za.zoom.us/j/99012641618?… 📷Meeting ID: 990 1264 1618 📷Passcode: 700431

Reminder: Join us online for the following book discussion at 4pm: 📷Topic: UCT Press Book Discussion: The South African State Transformed? 📷Time: Oct 28, 2025 16:00 Harare, Pretoria 📷Join Zoom Meeting: uct-za.zoom.us/j/99012641618... 📷Meeting ID: 990 1264 1618 📷Passcode: 700431

UCT Press together with Louis A. Picard, Thomas M. Mogale and Caitlin C. Corrigan invite you to join the book discussion of: "The South African State Transformed?" Please confirm your attendance of this online event by clicking here: bit.ly/46ZWE93 to RSVP by 24 Oct.

The "Advancing Social Justice Through Curriculum Realignment: Centering Scholarly Communication in LIS Curricula" book launch is about to begin at 5pm in Hlanganani Junction but you can still join online here: uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

To join remotely: uct-za.zoom.us/.../register/0…