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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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Friday, 4 December 2020
UCT-led productions win at Fleur du Cap Awards

UCT's Centre for Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies won six categories at the 55th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards.

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Publication Date:
Fri, 29 May 2020 - 09:15
Worldwide Universities Network backs UCT’s San and Khoe Research Unit

Through its Research Development Fund, the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) has thrown its weight and funding behind the establishment of the San and Khoe Research Unit at UCT, headed by the Centre for African Studies' Dr June Bam-Hutchison.

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Publication Date:
Wed, 27 May 2020 - 19:30
Rona Tracker: Student launches pandemic website

Third-year BSocSci student Tumo Masire launched Rona Tracker SA in April, a website that tracks the spread and health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa in real-time.

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Publication Date:
Wed, 13 May 2020 - 10:30
'We've invested so much in an economy of violence' - Fuh on inequality, post-COVID-19

Dr Divine Fuh, director of UCT's Institute for the Humanities in Africa (HUMA), took part in a webinar about COVID-19's possible impact on global inequalitues, hosted by the University of Bergen, Norway, on 8 May 2020.

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Publication Date:
Tue, 12 May 2020 - 08:00

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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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