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NO RETURN TO CAMPUS WITHOUT AUTHORISATION
The University of Cape Town's COVID-19 Return to UCT policy framework guides faculties and departments on the institution's phased return to campus.
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Monday, 25 January 2021
The Trojan Horse Massacre: ‘We had stones; they had bullets’

Four prominent members of the UCT community reflect on the Trojan Horse massacre and the tragic events tha unfolded 35 years ago.

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Publication Date:
Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 18:30
Amid escalating gang violence, the City of Cape Town wages war on the poor

The illegal and unaccountable militarisation of Cape Town’s Metro Police undermines both city and national governance. Where are the DA national leaders and national government? Is there a de facto agreement that the City of Cape Town is allowed to run a private army? Prof Lesley Green and Vanessa Farr expressed their arguments in this article, which was originally published in the Daily Maverick.

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Publication Date:
Thu, 09 Jul 2020 - 13:30
Faculty mourns death of alumnus Kirvan Fortuin

The Faculty of Humanities is shocked and saddened to learn of the murder of our alumnus, Kirvan Fortuin, who was a celebrated dancer, choreographer and LGBTQ+ activist.

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Publication Date:
Thu, 18 Jun 2020 - 07:30
Message from Dean: Remote teaching and other matters

Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Assoc Prof Shose Kessi, write to the faculty to convey important updates about the response to Covid-19 and the impact on teaching and learning for the rest of 2020.

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Publication Date:
Mon, 08 Jun 2020 - 10:45

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Why Humanities at UCT?

Diversity is our key strength

As the largest faculty on campus, the Faculty of Humanities is home to more than 6000 Undergraduate and Postgraduate students annually. Currently 43 countries are represented in our student body. We attract students and academics from across the globe which means exposure to a rich diversity of knowledge, experience and best practice.

Research and Teaching

UCT Faculty of Humanities has a reputation for demanding excellence from our staff and students. We are home to some of South Africa's most celebrated intellectuals, including: award-winning composers and singers; renowned artistic directors and literary critics; world famous novelists and poets; national policy makers and advisors to government; sought-after economists; and highly respected social science researchers.

Humanities graduates

We produce exceptional young people who possess imagination, insight, mental agility and analytical skills. As a result of these attributes, our graduates are highly sought after both locally and abroad. Most of our students advance to postgraduate study which further enhances their skills and employment opportunities. A Humanities qualification prepares you for a multitude of career paths in the public sector, corporate workplace and in academia.

In the Humanities, we teach our students to be analytical, to question, to engage in ‘out of the box’ thinking, to ask the difficult questions and to use their imagination in solving real world problems. If this sounds exciting, then you will definitely thrive in this environment and you will enjoy your time with us.
Harry Garuba
Dean of Humanities

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Faculty of Humanities
University of Cape Town
Private Bag X3
7701
Rondebosch

       

 

 

 

 

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