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30/10/2026

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT recently hosted a Transitions Workshop, facilitated by , empowering Mastercard Foundation Scholars to navigate life's challenges through meaningful conversations on belonging, loneliness, financial well-being and resilience.

30/10/2026

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT recently hosted a full-day Transitions Workshop, facilitated by SolidMinds, providing Mastercard Foundation Scholars with an opportunity to reflect, connect and develop essential life skills.
Through engaging discussions on belonging, loneliness, financial well-being and resilience, Mastercard Foundation Scholars explored ways to navigate life's transitions, overcome challenges and build the confidence needed to thrive both personally and academically.

29/10/2026

Innovation, ambition and entrepreneurship took centre stage as Mastercard Foundation Scholars at UCT embarked on an exciting journey through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund (SEF) 2.0.
Hosted by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT in collaboration with the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the initiative equips Mastercard Foundation Scholars with the skills, mentorship and support to transform innovative ideas into sustainable business ventures that address challenges within their communities.
Watch the highlights and discover how the next generation of African entrepreneurs is turning ideas into opportunities and driving meaningful change!

29/10/2026

What if one innovative idea could transform an entire community? The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, hosted the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund (SEF) 2.0, an exciting initiative empowering Mastercard Foundation Scholars to turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into impactful business ventures.
Through entrepreneurship training, mentorship and skills development, Mastercard Foundation Scholars are equipped to identify gaps within their communities, develop innovative business solutions and take meaningful steps towards building sustainable enterprises.
Read full story: https://uct.ac.za/international/articles/2026-10-26-ideas-enterprise-mastercard-foundation-scholars-take-centre-stage-mastercard-foundation-scholars

28/10/2026

The University of Cape Town (UCT) International Office was pleased to welcome a delegation from Northeastern University, USA, to explore opportunities for future academic collaboration and institutional partnerships.
Discussions focused on strengthening student mobility through semester exchanges, study abroad and short-term global learning programmes, as well as exploring graduate study pathways, research collaboration and opportunities for staff and student engagement.

27/10/2026

We were pleased to welcome a delegation from the Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Italy, led by Rector Prof Giovanni Molari, to explore opportunities for strengthening institutional relations and academic collaboration. Discussions focused on expanding student and staff mobility, joint research initiatives, academic exchanges and potential collaborations in sustainability, renewable energy, water, health sciences and emerging technologies. We look forward to building on these discussions and strengthening the relationship between our institutions.

26/10/2026

The UCT International Office was pleased to welcome a delegation from Hanoi University for a benchmarking and knowledge-sharing engagement. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange insights on student mobility, share institutional experiences, and explore opportunities for future collaboration between the two universities.

23/10/2026

The UCT International Office was pleased to welcome a delegation from the Mustafa Kılıç , Finland, for an engagement aimed at strengthening institutional relations and exploring opportunities for future collaboration.
Discussions highlighted the universities’ complementary research strengths and potential partnerships in areas including climate change, water sustainability, biodiversity, hydrogen technologies, artificial intelligence, health sciences, mining and engineering.
The visit also provided an opportunity to explore joint research initiatives, funding opportunities, postgraduate collaboration, and student and staff mobility, laying the groundwork for deeper academic and research partnerships between UCT and the University of Oulu.

21/10/2026

The UCT International Office were delighted to welcome Professor Clemens Jaeger, Head of the International Office and Dean of Economics, alongside Shalina Hamm, International Office staff member, and a vibrant new cohort of 47 students from FOM Hochschule, Germany to the University of Cape Town. They will be joining us for two exceptional programmes exploring Behavioural Economics and Business Psychology , as well as International Economic Development, Personal Transformation and Authentic Leadership. We look forward to a rewarding and inspiring learning experience together.

19/10/2026

The International Office in collaboration with the Confucius Institute, hosted the 3D@UCT Forum with an engaging panel discussion where UCT students explored people-to-people relations between Africa and China.

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Monday	08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 16:00
Thursday	08:30 - 16:00
Friday	08:30 - 16:00

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https://www.uct.ac.za/international

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