History introduction
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa's oldest university, and is one of Africa's leading teaching and research institutions.
Chancellor
The chancellor is the titular head and representative of the university, and confers degrees in its name.
Sisulu Foundation Lecture in Collaboration with UCT and FHS
Join us for an evening of insight and inspiration as we honour the legacy of Albertina Sisulu and explore the path forward for social justice in Africa.
Emerita Professor Linda Ronnie
Emerita Professor Linda Ronnie was appointed acting DVC: Teaching and Learning from 17 July 2023.
Emeritus Professor Brian Kantor
Emeritus Professor Brian Kantor had a long academic career at the University of Cape Town including a term as Dean of the Faculty of Commerce (1997–2001). His career included stints as a Visiting Professor at Carnegie-Mellon University Pittsburgh PA (1978–79) and Columbia University Graduate School of Business, New York (1994).
Committee structures
UCT's committees and working groups are organised in clusters, providing a logical hierarchy, while maintaining simplicity, accountability and defined responsibilities.
Legislation
The University of Cape Town (UCT) statute, institutional rules and regulations provide the framework for governance at the university.
Student governance
Please visit the Department of Student Affairs website for information on the following:
Associate Professor Kasturi Behari-Leak
Associate Professor Kasturi Behari-Leak has been appointed dean of the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED) from 1 April 2022.
Associate Professor Behari-Leak has a long history in education, with 32 years spent in the education space, of which 17 have been in higher education. This includes, but is not limited to, educational and organisational leadership, higher education transformation, social inclusion and educational change, decolonial practice, curriculum development and pedagogical innovation.