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Fundamentals of aviation law
(Ends 13 June 2025)
More infoSpecifically developed for professionals in the aviation field, this ten-hour remote course is designed to equip aviation professionals with the requisite legal knowledge for them to navigate legal issues in the aviation industry.
Soft skills for law graduates
(Ends 13 June 2025)
More infoThis ten-hour remote short course is specifically designed for law students, law graduates, and candidate attorneys as it focuses on day-to-day expectations in a law firm, which does come as a surprise to most young people.
Pension fund law
(Ends 18 June 2025)
More infoThis six-hour remote course aims to equip participants with sufficient knowledge of the main laws and legal principles applicable to retirement funds in South Africa, and the rights and obligations of those responsible for their governance,
Wellness Wednesday Drive – Health Sciences
(Ends 18 June 2025)
More infoJoin us for our Wellness Wednesday Drive on 18 June 2025 on the Faculty of Health Sciences campus.
The Pursuit of AI Safety in Africa
(Ends 18 June 2025)
More infoWhat does it mean to make AI safe for Africa?
Mastering the CSOS dispute resolution process
(Ends 19 June 2025)
More infoThis two-hour remote short course, presented over two days, is designed to equip participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to navigate the CSOS dispute resolution process seamlessly.
Venture capital financing
(Ends 20 June 2025)
More infoIn this three-hour remote course, you will be equipped with a fundamental understanding of the legal considerations, key deal terms and structure of VC financing transactions in South Africa.
Basic HIV Counselling
(Ends 20 June 2025)
More infoThis course is ideal for you if you are a social worker, psychologist, nurse, research worker, community health worker, lay counsellor, and any cadre of staff working in the HIV field.
Competition law basics for labour lawyers
(Ends 25 June 2025)
More infoThis introductory sx-hour course focuses specifically on the areas where competition law intersects with labour law.
Fintech for lawyers, legal practitioners and compliance professionals
(Ends 26 June 2025)
More infoThis eight-hour remote short course will explore the necessary tools lawyers and compliance officers need to understand the complex interaction of financial technology and regulation.
Introduction to Death Scene Investigations & Fingerprinting
(Ends 24 June 2025)
More infoThis comprehensive course provides theory and practical training in death scene investigation.
Psychological First Aid
(Ends 25 June 2025)
More infoPsychological first aid is a simple, yet powerful way of helping someone in distress.
Embedding ESG and sustainability into integrated reports
(Ends 27 June 2025)
More infoThis eight-hour remote course will explore key steps to highlight your company’s focus on sustainability and ESG.
Verdi’s Il Trovatore at Cape Town City Hall
(Ends 26 June 2025)
More infoOpera UCT and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra presents a concert performance of Verdi’s Il Trovatore.
Advanced HIV and Adherence Counselling
(Ends 27 June 2025)
More infoThis course is an adherence intervention, 'Life Steps', comprising of 13 education and problem-solving steps.
Divorce orders and pension interest claims
(Ends 2 July 2025)
More infoThis six-hour short course will explain the requirements for a divorce order to be enforceable against a fund.
Law of international financial institutions
(Ends 4 July 2025)
More infoThis fifteen-hour remote short course is a comprehensive examination of the legal frameworks governing international financial institutions (IFIs) such as the African Development Bank, International Monetary Fund or the World Bank.
The Climate Change Act: Implications and opportunities for business in South Africa
(Ends 4 July 2025)
More infoThis six-hour remote short course will explore the purpose, principles, provisions, and ramifications of the Climate Change Act.
Soil Modelling and Numerical Methods
(Ends 11 July 2025)
More infoDept. of Civil Engineering course
Integrated Energy Systems 07 July - 01 September
(Ends 1 September 2025)
More infoDept. of Electrical Engineering course
Online course
Online course
Advanced legislative drafting
(Ends 15 October 2025)
More infoThis practical and career-enhancing course, presented by specialists in the field, provides people involved in the drafting of legislation with essential theoretical and practical knowledge and skills.
Essential Steps in Managing Obstetric Emergencies (ESMOE)
(Ends 11 July 2025)
More infoThis two day training in ESMOE for Midwives, aims to address that critical skills shortage in an effort to improve maternal and newborn outcomes.
Free isiXhosa communication skills: Beginners and Intermediate Masithethe isiXhosa Course for staff and students
(Ends 31 October 2025)
More infoRegister for the Beginners and Intermediate Masithethe isiXhosa Course for staff and students offered by the Multilingualism Education Project (MEP) based in the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED).
Workplace investigations: An overview
(Ends 16 July 2025)
More infoThis three-hour webinar covers an overview of the practice of investigations in the U.S. and discusses applicability to South Africa.
Valuation appeals processes and procedures
(Ends 18 July 2025)
More infoThe objective of this three-hour remote short course will be to analyse, interpret and discuss the provisions of the Municipal Property Rates Act of 2004.
Introduction to Palliative Care
(Ends 28 September 2025)
More infoThe course is aimed at healthcare and counselling professionals to equip them in assessing and managing patients (and their families) living with life-limiting and life-threatening illness.
Urban Design Africa
(Ends 30 July 2025)
More infoSchool of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics course
Twin Peaks regulation and the Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill
(Ends 25 July 2025)
More infoThis ten-hour remote short course aims to demystify the relevant legislation that governs the twin peaks regulatory environment and aid participants in understanding the fundamentals.
Section 37C – death benefits
(Ends 23 July 2025)
More infoThis six-hour course will explain the process to be followed in terms of section 37C. The cases discussed will provide guidance to trustees.
Introduction to Property Investment and Finance
(Ends 8 August 2025)
More infoDept. of Construction Economics and Management course
Litigation skills
(Ends 25 July 2025)
More infoJoin us for a four-hour remote short course in which we will explore basic litigation skills and techniques.
Corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and business and human rights in Africa
(Ends 29 July 2025)
More infoThis six-hour course blends theory and practical insights with an understanding of the complementary concepts of CSR, BHR and sustainability.
Trauma Informed Research Methodologies
(Ends 1 August 2025)
More infoThis course aims to cultivate an environment where diverse voices and methodologies are not only acknowledged but celebrated.
Primer on managing conflict
(Ends 6 August 2025)
More infoChange your attitude towards conflict and learn useful strategies for resolving conflict in this interactive twelve-hour short course.
FMR Bursary Trust Awards Competition
(Ends 29 July 2025)
More infoThe FMR Bursary Trust Awards Competition provides scholarships, bursaries or awards for students studying for a performance diploma or degree in music.
Risk management using effective legal contract strategies
(Ends 31 July 2025)
More infoThis six-hour course, held over two days, provides useful insights into effective contract finalisation skills and will help you understand the full extent of the associated contractual risks into which you are entering.
FMR Bursary Trust Awards Competition
(Ends 1 August 2025)
More infoThe FMR Bursary Trust Awards Competition provides scholarships, bursaries or awards for students studying for a performance diploma or degree in music.
Mineral Resources and Sustainable Development
(Ends 3 October 2025)
More infoDept. of Chemical Engineering course
Resolving environmental conflicts – an alternative approach
(Ends 8 August 2025)
More infoEnvironmental collaboration and conflict resolution is a growing field that seeks to resolve environmental conflicts by enabling a customised approach that optimises mutually beneficial and enduring solutions.
The Fourth Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition
(Ends 4 August 2025)
More infoThis yearly revival of the swish and charm of Viennese and French operetta is sure to move and entertain.
Epic Job Expo 2025
(Ends 6 August 2025)
More infoNetwork with top employers at the biggest careers event to be held at UCT! The Epic Job Expo will take place over a full day on 6Â August 2025 with employers from every sector recruiting across all fields and faculties. All are welcome.
Sectional title schemes – Member and trustee meetings
(Ends 8 August 2025)
More infoIn this two-hour course you will learn about different meetings held in the sectional title context, including the notice requirements for different types of meetings, how proxy appointments work, the items to be discussed, etc.
Basic Counselling Skills
(Ends 8 August 2025)
More infoBasic counselling skills are crucial to foster healthy relationships when working with people, albeit patients in a clinic or hospital setting.
Science Communication and Power Relations in Global Health
(Ends 22 August 2025)
More infoThe primary objective of this course is to equip participants with the necessary skills to effectively communicate scientific knowledge in the context of global health.
Valuation for Land Reform and Expropriation
(Ends 13 August 2025)
More infoDept. of Construction Economics & Management course
Document formatting for lawyers
(Ends 15 August 2025)
More infoThis ten-hour remote short course, held over five days, covers the essential MS Word skills that legal professionals are expected to have.
UCT Big Band in Concert
(Ends 12 August 2025)
More infoUCT Jazz presents the UCT Big Band in concert, featuring an exciting mix of music from South African jazz and Latin to contemporary jazz and swing.
Environmental law primer: What every business leader should know
(Ends 10 September 2025)
More infoThis highly interactive fifteen-hour remote course is designed to challenge and reframe your environmental governance strategies for greater impact and advantage. This course will be presented in two parts, in August and November.
Commercial contract drafting - fundamentals
(Ends 28 August 2025)
More infoThis twenty-four-hour remote short course, held over six days, will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of commercial contract drafting confidently.
UCT / SU Piano Exchange Concert
(Ends 19 August 2025)
More infoFollowing the last twenty-two years’ successes the Stellenbosch University Piano students once again joins forces with the Piano students of the University of Cape Town South African College of Music for their annual Piano Exchange.
Introduction to Health Care for Adolescents
(Ends 27 August 2025)
More infoThis course aims to contextualise the Adolescent within society and the health system.
The Consumer Protection Act: The control of unfair contract terms
(Ends 25 August 2025)
More infoThis three-hour remote short course will consider the rules under the Consumer Protection Act and reg 44 of the Consumer Protection Act Regulations relevant to the control of unfair contract terms and unconscionable conduct.
Corporate governance: Practical insights - remote
(Ends 28 August 2025)
More infoThis 20-hour remote short course will cover the latest principles and best practices of corporate governance and responsibilities of directors, discussing key trends as well as using relevant case studies.
Providing Healthcare for Children with Long Term and Disabling Conditions
(Ends 11 September 2025)
More infoThis course introduces the principles and practice of the care of children who have long term and disabling conditions.
Social law and labour
(Ends 12 September 2025)
More infoThis twelve-hour remote course, presented over two days, provides a focused training on key issues of social law and labour.
Interpretation of contracts and the parol evidence rule webinar
(Ends 22 September 2025)
More infoJoin us for a two-hour webinar in which we will take a closer look at concepts of interpretation of contracts and their implications.
UCT Big Band celebrates Heritage Day
(Ends 24 September 2025)
More infoCelebrate Heritage Day with the vibrant sounds of the UCT Big Band!
SACM Creative Collab Bands Celebrate Heritage Month
(Ends 25 September 2025)
More infoExperience the vibrancy of South Africa’s diverse cultural heritage through bold new sounds, original compositions, and inspired performances that honour the past while looking to the future.
Representations and warranties in contracts webinar
(Ends 26 September 2025)
More infoJoin us for a two-hour webinar in which we will take a closer look at the terms "warranty" and "representation" and their implications.
Stakeholder engagement for competitive advantage
(Ends 3 October 2025)
More infoJoin us for a fifteen-hour immersive learning experience, held over five days, enabling you to examine your own challenges and to apply insights, skills and knowledge in the planning and implementing of effective public engagement strategie
Business rescue
(Ends 8 October 2025)
More infoThis twenty-four remote short course is a summary of business rescue – a roadmap to business rescue law. It includes case law and the commercial and transactional (including M&A) aspects thereof.
18th Annual Schock Foundation Prize for Chamber Music
(Ends 30 September 2025)
More infoThe eighteenth edition of this annual competition for ensemble playing, sponsored by the Schock Foundation.
Public Transport System Design and Management
(Ends 10 October 2025)
More infoDept. of Civil Engineering
Centre for Transport Studies course
Centre for Transport Studies course
Mergers and acquisitions: A primer
(Ends 8 October 2025)
More infoThis six-hour remote short course will provide an overview of the various aspects to consider during a merger, with a particular focus on aspects of competition law, labour law and intellectual property law.
UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble
(Ends 7 October 2025)
More infoThe UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble, comprising of about forty-five under- and post-graduate students perform their second concert of 2025.
Excellence in Deceased Donation and End-of-Life Care Course
(Ends 15 October 2025)
More infoOrgan donation in South Africa
Integrated Energy Systems 20 October - 15 December
(Ends 15 December 2025)
More infoDept. of Electrical Engineering course
Online course
Online course
Big Data Analytics and Transport
(Ends 24 October 2025)
More infoDept. of Civil Engineering
Centre for Transport Studies course
Centre for Transport Studies course
Functions, powers and obligations of sectional title trustees
(Ends 21 October 2025)
More infoThis four-hour course sets out what people serving bodies corporate as trustees must and may not do.
Design of Structures for Earthquake Resistance
(Ends 31 October 2025)
More infoDept. of Civil Engineering course
24th Schock Foundation Prize for Singing
(Ends 28 October 2025)
More infoNow in its 24th year, the Schock Foundation Voice Competition celebrates the vocal talents of full-time students at UCT.
Laura Searle Prize for Piano Concerto Playing
(Ends 31 October 2025)
More infoNow in its 22nd year, the Laura Searle Prize for Piano Concerto Playing showcases outstanding pianists from the South African College of Music. Open to all piano students, this competition celebrates excellence in concerto performance.
Understanding ESG and the role of responsible investment and shareholder activism (remote course)
(Ends 3 November 2025)
More infoThis four-hour remote short course will give insights to shareholder activism and responsible investing, particularly ESG and sustainability, the legal rights that flow from these, plus best practices.
Government contracts and procurement law
(Ends 20 November 2025)
More infoJoin us for a twenty-four-hour course, held over six days, in which we will cover the important aspects of public procurement, and explain the relevant procurement law and what has been achieved with regards to procurement policy, procedure
SACM Piano Competitions
(Ends 11 November 2025)
More infoThis annual event celebrates excellence in piano performance at the South African College of Music, with three distinct prizes.
Public Transport Policy and Regulation
(Ends 24 November 2025)
More infoDept. of Civil Engineering
Centre for Transport Studies course
Centre for Transport Studies course
Financial management for bodies corporate
(Ends 28 November 2025)
More infoThis four-hour remote short course is essential for anyone who owns property in sectional titles schemes or anyone involved or interested in their management to gain a better understanding of its finances.