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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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Wednesday, 28 July 2021
Comprehensive residence life and orientation programme for 2021

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Residence Life Division has developed a comprehensive orientation programme for new first-year students, adopting a safe, inclusive and student-centred orientation programme and approach to living and thriving in residences.

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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 - 08:15
The stronger we become: ‘creating an immersive, contemplative space’

Four University of Cape Town (UCT) academics were awarded two UCT Creative Works Awards for 2020: Nkule Mabaso and Associate Professor Nomusa Makhubu for their exhibition The stronger we become. Associate Professor Nadia Davids and Professor Jay Pather were honoured for their production What Remains.

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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 - 10:00
District Six: ‘a community where love and compassion trumped everything

In commemoration of 11 February – the 55th anniversary of District Six being declared a whites-only area – ballet master, UCT alumnus and honorary doctorate recipient Johaar Mosaval shared his memories of the much-loved community.

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Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - 18:00
Creative Works Award: What Remains – a tour de force

Four UCT Faculty of Humanities academics were awarded two UCT Creative Works Awards for 2020: Associate Professor Nadia Davids and Professor Jay Pather for their production What Remains, and Nkule Mabaso and Associate Professor Nomusa Makhubu for their exhibition The Stronger We Become.

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Publication Date:
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 - 12:00

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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.

“The Humanities Faculty at UCT produces exceptional scholars who possess imagination, insight, and analytical skills – who are able to impart innovation and leadership to a society grappling with transition and reconstruction. I am proud to say that the Humanities experience at UCT prepares students well for life as a global citizen who can co-exist and engage with the world.”

Shose Kessi

Dean

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University of Cape Town
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