The Faculty of Humanities hosts a number of seminars and public lectures featuring visiting academics and opinion leaders. In addition, we are proud to showcase student talent through regular performances, recitals and exhibitions.

Upcoming Events

Shorts: A Festival of Pocket Operas

16 March 2025
(Ends 16 March 2025)
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Audiences can expect an offering of four thrilling one-act operas and workshops on new South African libretti. Shorts presents bite-sized opera- all one hour or less -  in a fresh and accessible way.
16 March 2025
(Ends 16 March 2025)
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UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Shose Kessi

19 March 2025
(Ends 19 March 2025)
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Professor Shose Kessi will deliver her inaugural lecture titled "S#*T HAPPENS: A Decolonial Feminist Psychological Reflection on Institutional Racism in Higher Education" on Wednesday, 19 March at Neville Alexander Building, lower campus.
19 March 2025
(Ends 19 March 2025)
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FoCTO Bursary Competition

25 March 2025
(Ends 25 March 2025)
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Opera UCT and the Friends of Opera in Cape Town (FoCTO) present the finals of the annual FoCTO Bursary Competition for young South African singers.
25 March 2025
(Ends 25 March 2025)
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Cape Town Woodwind Festival Opening Concert

8 April 2025
(Ends 8 April 2025)
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The Rainbow Exchange NPC, in collaboration with the South African College of Music at the University of Cape Town, proudly presents the 1st Cape Town Woodwind Festival, taking place from 8–11 April 2025.

Cape Town Philharmonic Woodwinds

9 April 2025
(Ends 9 April 2025)
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The Cape Town Woodwind Festival presents the Cape Town Philharmonic Woodwinds with works by Ibert, Villa-Lobos, Beethoven, Martinu, Auric and Francaix.

The Office for Postgraduate Studies and Researcher Development (OPGS) offers an events calendar for UCT postgraduate community support through workshops, webinars, and more. For inquiries, contact pgdevelopment@uct.ac.za.

Visit the Postgraduate Events Calendar