A UK Charity for Supporters and Alumni of the University of Cape Town
Recent Alumni Events
The UCT Trust hosts events for UCT Alumni in the UK. These include receptions with the Vice-Chancellor, lectures from visiting UCT Professors, and theatre visits to South African productions.
Saturday 29th October 2011
Afternoon Tea with Dr Max Price, Vice-Chancellor of UCT
Oxford based Alumni had the opportunity of meeting Dr Max Price in the gracious surroundings of Rhodes House in Oxford. Afternoon tea was served amongst the several alumni who thoroughly enjoyed meeting old and new friends whilst having the chance to listen to Dr Price speak about UCT and its successes.
Thursday 6th October 2011
South African Wine-tasting
The University of Cape Town Trust, in conjunction with the Graduate School of Business’s First Thursday Club, held a South African wine-tasting and networking event, in the splendid surroundings of South Africa House : wine and expertise were provided by SA Wines Online, including a talk from Founder and Managing Director, Kevin Gallagher, who offered fascinating insights into the South African wine industry. The event was a huge success with everyone enjoying the wines and canapés throughout the evening.
Friday 27th May 2011
Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price visited Cambridge during his recent UK trip where he hosted an informal lunch which was attended by 25 UCT alumni. They were all delighted to meet the VC, and also to have the opportunity to meet other local alumni.
Thursday 26th May 2011
A highly successful Alumni reception was held at the sumptuous surroundings of Mansion House, the residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London.
Over 120 Alumni and friends were treated to a fascinating lecture from alumnus, Dr Ian Goldin, who gave his eye-opening predictions for the future of the planet. Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price gave a quick update on the good news emanating from UCT as well as the current challenges it faces. Guests were also honoured with the presence of the Lord Mayor, Alderman Michael Bear, himself a South African and a Wits alumnus, who was delighted to welcome so many South Africans to his home.
Monday 23rd May 2011
Some 75 UCT Alumni and friends gathered at The Barbican in London to attend a Ladysmith Black Mambazo concert.
Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price hosted a drinks and canapé reception before the concert and also during the interval, and took the opportunity to update the attendees with news from UCT.
Forthcoming UK Events
For further details of the events below, please contact uct.alumni.uk@tecres.net
Monday 19th March 2012 : “Drug Discovery in Africa - Challenges, Status and Opportunities”. Professor Kelly Chibale, Director of the UCT Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3-D) and DST/NRF South Africa Research Chair in Drug Discovery, will give a talk focusing on health challenges in Africa and the drivers that provided impetus for the establishment of H3-D.
Monday 21st May 2012
Faculty of Health Sciences Centenary Celebrations with Dean Professor Marian Jacobs : London venue tbc.
Thursday 24th May 2012
Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Reception at the House of Lords.
June 21st 2012 : Cape Town Opera perform Mandela Trilogy at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff.
July 12th 2012 : Cape Town Opera perform Porgy and Bess at the Coliseum, London.
July 2012 (date tbc) : Smuts Hall London Reunion.
November 23rd 2012 : Annual Rugby Club dinner in London.
If you have any suggestions for alumni events you would like to attend in the UK, please contact the UCT Trust with your ideas.
To ensure you receive invitations to future events, please send your email address - and those of any other UCT alumni you know in the UK - to the UCT Trust