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UCT researchers excel on the University of Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists in the World.

UCT remains the best university in Africa and among the top 25 globally for studying infectious diseases, according to the US News and World Report.

UCT is 77th in the world for clinical and health and among the top 200 in four other subject areas, according to Times Higher Education.

UCT’s reputation is among the best in the world, according to Times Higher Education.

Three UCT researchers are among the world’s most cited, based on the Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list published by Clarivate.

On Wednesday, 30 November, Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted the UCT Annual Awards 2022, to honour exceptional individuals at UCT for their contributions through excellence and dedication in research, teaching and service.

The December 2022 cohort graduated on Wednesday and Thursday, 14 and 15 December 2022 at their faculty ceremonies.

The UCT Executive wishes you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Chatbot is the guide that new and returning students, staff and parents will have at their fingertips to get up to speed with the ins and outs of the institution during the registration period.