University of Cape Town

01/10/2026

The Times Higher Education World Academic Summit 2026 has officially concluded at UCT – marking a historic first for the African continent.

Over the past three days, university leaders, researchers, policymakers and industry experts gathered at UCT to exchange perspectives and explore how higher education can harness human, artificial and collective intelligence to shape fairer, more sustainable and future-ready societies.

Swipe through for highlights capturing the culmination of an incredible global summit on the African continent. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this milestone event!



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01/10/2026

[VIDEO] UCT's rise to 147th in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings reflects growing recognition of the university’s research performance and global reach. Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation, Professor Thokozani Majozi points to the increase in UCT’s citation rate and the international recognition of its researchers as important contributors to the university’s improved position, alongside longstanding global research collaborations.

UCT remains the highest-ranked university in Africa, with Majozi describing the result as both recognition of the university’s work and an indication of where it can build further strength.

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01/10/2026

UCT Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Internationalisation, Professor Thokozani Majozi, explored how universities can keep pace with the changing world during a panel discussion at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit.

Majozi argued that innovation and entrepreneurship should be integral to the academic project, rather than treated as an add-on to research.

His intervention came amid a broader discussion about the changing relationship between universities and society, with panellists from institutions in Australia, Spain, Norway and Japan reflecting on public trust, AI, employability and universities’ responsibility to address societal challenges.

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Prof Thokozani Majozi explored how universities can keep pace with the changing world during a panel discussion at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit.

01/10/2026

UCT, in partnership with the University of Bristol, is co-hosting the 14th annual Times Higher Education World Academic Summit.

The three-day event, which kicked off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Tuesday, 29 September, explores how universities can harness intelligence to shape fairer, more sustainable and future-ready societies. The summit’s opening session was a vibrant affair and included an African musical performance by UCT’s South African College of Music.

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UCT, in partnership with the University of Bristol, are co-hosting the 14th annual Times Higher Education World Academic Summit.

01/10/2026

UCT remains the number 1 university in Africa in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings released on 30 September 2026.

01/10/2026

We are live and underway for Day Three – the final day of the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit 2026 hosted by UCT.

As we step into our final stretch, the energy at the venue is at an all-time high. The last day’s agenda is packed with conversations on knowledge, justice and the future of universities in the age of intelligence.

Let's make every moment of this historic final day count! Join us as we dive right in. Follow the conversation on X using

This event is proudly brought to you by two of UCT's sponsors, Standard Bank and Eskom.

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University of Bristol
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30/09/2026

What an incredible day two at the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit!

Bringing together global leaders, researchers, policymakers and industry experts to UCT – a place dedicated to unleashing potential for a fair and just society – has truly been a privilege.

Explore the gallery below for a snapshot of today's proceedings.

This event is proudly brought to you by two of UCT's sponsors, Standard Bank and Eskom.

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30/09/2026

[VIDEO] UCT remains the highest-ranked university in Africa, rising to joint 147th globally in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. UCT moved up from joint 164th in the 2026 rankings, returning to the global top 150 for the first time since 2020. The result was announced on 29 September 2026 at UCT’s Sarah Baartman Hall, during the opening day of the THE World Academic Summit, which is being hosted at UCT from 29 September to 1 October.

UCT’s 2027 ranking reflects its performance across THE’s five broad areas of assessment: teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook and industry. The result comes as UCT hosts higher education leaders from across Africa and the world for the THE World Academic Summit, creating a timely opportunity to consider the university’s position within a changing global higher education landscape.

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The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the highest-ranked univer...

30/09/2026

UCT remains Africa’s top university, ranking joint 147th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 with its highest score in over a decade. UCT climbed 17 places and now sits in the top 6.3% globally.

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30/09/2026

VC Professor Mosa Moshabela writes to the university community to celebrate UCT's rise to joint 147th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. UCT recorded its highest score in over a decade, climbed 17 places and is now in the top 6.3% of 2 297 universities ranked worldwide. Read more:

The VC shares the news that the University of Cape Town (UCT) has risen to 147th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027.