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Commerce student Moeletsi Tladi – a Vice-Chancellor’s Blue Carpet Scholarship recipient in 2023 – is looking forward to his graduation on 28 March. After being a top matric achiever in 2022, he is sharing lessons from his time at the institution. bit.ly/4s2q51w

Meeting with academics at a Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance-hosted think tank, the UN director general of the International Organization for Migration, Amy Pope, highlighted the importance of evidence-based migration reform. bit.ly/3PoWfqg

[VIDEO] Neesa Ajoodha, a Blue Carpet Scholarship beneficiary recently joined other recipients to meet with Vice-Chancellor Mosa Moshabela at UCT. The scholarship recognises top matric achievers from across South Africa and supports them as they begin their academic journey at UCT. The event provided an opportunity for the new cohort to meet university leadership and connect with fellow scholars as they start their studies. Watch the full video: qr.codes/9yigzL

UCT Vice-Chancellor (VC), Professor Mosa Moshabela, welcomed top-achieving matriculants under the auspices of the VC Blue Carpet Scholarship, and thanked the students for making UCT their “university of choice. bit.ly/4uu1FQQ

UCT InvestSoc thrives by cultivating strong business acumen, empowering students to enhance their quality of life through effective personal financial management, and fostering a deep awareness of South Africa’s socio-political and economic landscape. bit.ly/4lsnuw8

Carbon taxes are an important way of changing the behaviour of polluting companies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change and using tax revenue to benefit all of society. bit.ly/3ONnHxy

Emeritus Professor Fazel Ismail shared some of his transformative moments as Director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance. bit.ly/40eY37o

Dr Tim Köhler, from the Development Policy Research Unit (DPRU) in the School of Economics, is among 19 early-career researchers worldwide to receive funding from Schmidt Sciences’ AI at Work programme. bit.ly/4rffv7O

UCT Commerce Postgraduate Diploma in Management in Entrepreneurship graduate Muhammed Coker will journey to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, as a global finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University. news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026-…

Are you new to UCT? You’ll quickly notice that campus has its own language. The Campus Life 2026 publication breaks down common terms, abbreviations and phrases you’ll see and hear every day, helping new students feel more confident and in the know from the start. Find out more: qr.codes/P3AlS5 Read Campus Life 2026: qr.codes/HMQOdW #UCTFirstYearOrientation2026

Applications are open for the 2026 cohort of the UCT Financial Innovation Hub’s (FinHub) pre-incubator programme, the GenesisBloc Launchpad. Read more: qr.codes/hcDSze

[VIDEO] Your first year at UCT isn’t just about attending lectures and meeting deadlines; it’s also a time for curiosity, connections and personal growth at Africa’s top university. Fully embrace student life at UCT – connect with others, get involved in campus activities and make use of academic and wellbeing support to shape your university journey from day one. #UCTFirstYearOrientation2026 Read Campus Life 2026: qr.codes/HMQOdW Watch the full video: qr.codes/5or4cg

Dr Marianne Camerer from the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance was recognised on the global stage for her sustained contribution to anti-corruption research and education when she received the International Anti-Corruption Excellence (ACE) Award. bit.ly/4a8836O

Meet Kamogelo Aaron Tshabalala, one of South Africa’s National Senior Certificate (NSC) Class of 2025 top achievers. With a 96% average, Kamogelo is heading to the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2026 to study a BBusSc in Actuarial Science. Kamogelo is following his passion to become an actuary. #MatricTopAchievers #ChooseUCT

Parents, guardians and sponsors of first-year students who have received firm offers are reminded that the UCT Parent Orientation 2026 will be held at UCT’s Upper Campus on Saturday, 31 January 2026. The programme includes two main plenary sessions (09:00 and 14:00) and faculty deans’ sessions designed to share important information about academic programmes, processes and regulations as well as student services for first-year students. The first plenary session will begin at 09:00 and will be live-streamed on the UCT News website as well as on UCT’s X and Facebook pages. The day will also include campus tours and interactive exhibition stalls, offering a helpful introduction to life at UCT. Join us as you begin this exciting journey alongside your student! #UCTParentOrientation2026 #FutureUCTGraduate Find out more: qr.link/yAENn2 View the full programme and maps: qr.codes/ouNHj3

Meet Angie Fortunate Ntuli, recognised as a Top Achiever in Quintile 2 schools (Second Prize) in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Class of 2025 Top Achievers. Angie will be joining the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2026 to study a BCom in Accounting, in line with her aspirations to become a chartered accountant. #MatricTopAchievers #ChooseUCT

The Financial Innovation Hub in the School of Economics received national recognition for its contribution to expanding financial inclusion in South Africa, winning the Enhancing Financial Inclusion Award at the 2025 South African FinTech Awards. bit.ly/3Ls9e96

If you’ve received a firm offer to study at UCT in 2026, now’s the moment to make it official! Log into the UCT Self Service Portal, locate your offer and follow the steps to accept it as soon as possible. Securing your place means unlocking an exciting year ahead at Africa’s leading university. Accept your offer: studentsonline.uct.ac.za #ChooseUCT

[VIDEO] The UCT Dean of the Faculty of Commerce, Professor Suki Goodman, encourages prospective students and their families to hashtag#ChooseUCT in 2026, by pursuing a higher education qualification at the university. Watch the full video: qr.codes/uJ2lXL #ChooseUCT

Have you received a firm offer to study at UCT in 2026? It’s time to act now! Log in to the UCT Self Service Portal, locate your offer and accept it now to secure your place and join the vibrant UCT community. Accept your offer: studentsonline.uct.ac.za #ChooseUCT