Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Around the world, millions of people live in fragile, conflict-affected areas. At the end of 2019, some 1% of the global population had been forcibly displaced.
Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals
Realising the sprawling complexity and the international interconnectedness of the SDGs requires multiple partnerships and types of partnerships. This is recognised in Goal 17, and universities have a critical role to play.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Jay Pather
On Wednesday, 23 October 2024 at 18:00 SAST, Professor Jay Pather will deliver his inaugural lecture titled “Shifting spaces, tilting time: art and art education in a Society that aches for transformation”.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Lesley Green
On Tuesday, 14 May 2024 at 18:00 SAST, Professor Green will deliver her inaugural lecture titled “From Homo Economicus to Homo Sedimenta”.
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Research and innovation
UCT is focused on unleashing knowledge and innovative research in and from Afrika to redefine and co-create a sustainable global future.
Research reports
We have discontinued the publication of our annual research report, but we continue to celebrate the year’s research highlights in our annual Research and Innovation Highlights report (available below).
The Turn of the Screw
Opera UCT presents Benjamin Britten’s thrilling ghost story, The Turn of the Screw. Directed by Harriet Taylor, fresh from her residency at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, together with Movement Director, Scott Howland.