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Recent Alumni Events




June 2010 Prof Maarten de Wit gives talk on Earth Stewardship Science at South Africa House


UCT alumni were treated to a fascinating lecture entitled “Africa Alive Corridors : Journeys through Africa’s autobiography with everyone a stakeholder” from the Director of UCT’s Africa Earth Observatory Network (AEON).



May 2010
Thames river trip and Alumni Reception in Greenwich

Some 100 alumni and friends joined Vice-Chancellor Dr Max Price on a river trip from Waterloo to the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, where they enjoyed a reception with talks from the Vice-Chancellor and the Director of the Graduate School of Business, as well as musical entertainment from talented UCT alumni.


May 2010
VC gives lecture in Manchester

Dr Max Price gave a lecture at the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society during his UK trip. A number of UCT alumni attended and joined the VC for dinner afterwards.

November 2009
UK based alumni supporters attend Reception in London

Alumni who have made contributions to the Chancellor’s Challenge and other projects at UCT were thanked in person by Vice-Chancellor, Dr Max Price, at a reception in a London venue.  Dr Price also took the opportunity to update alumni on UCT’s various projects and his vision for the coming years.

Tapiwa Ngara + Philip ReadShula + Isaac Marks, VC, Paul W, Maria Callias

Karyn Moshal + Erik VischerClaire and Robyn Evans

Chantry + Steve Westwell + John GreensmithYach + Reesberg

October 2009
Porgy & Bess at the Wales Millennium Centre

UCT alumni enjoyed dinner together before a thrilling performance of Cape Town Opera’s Porgy & Bess at Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre.

Marlene and LizJohn Pikoulis + Bridget Boxall

Chantal + Peter Sargent

October 2009
“The Mysteries” at The Garrick Theatre, London

UCT Alumni gathered for pre-theatre drinks before enjoying an outstanding performance of The Mysteries, a South African version of the Chester mystery plays, starring a cast from Khayelitsha township.

Mary Veale + Margie StanfordSarah Roberts, Andrew Calderwood, Paul Seftel

Pippa Greensmith, Paul Wilhelmij, Shelley DavidsonUrsula & Adrienne Barnett

June 2009
Justice Albie Sachs talks to UCT Alumni at book launch in London

Albie Sachs, Judge of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, gave a moving and inspirational speech to UCT alumni and other guests at the launch of his new book, “The Strange Alchemy of Life and Law” in London’s School of Oriental and African Studies.  He kept the audience spellbound with anecdotes from his childhood, his activism during the days of apartheid, and his judgments in Court.  Before the main presentation, he spoke exclusively to UCT alumni.

Justice  Sachs signs book for UCT alumnus

Justice Sachs signs book for UCT alumnus

The UCT Trust can obtain copies of this book at a discount price for UCT Alumni - please contact Angela Edwards for details.


May 2009
Vice Chancellor's Reception at South Africa House, with Richard Fitzwilliams

UCT Alumni met in the Reading Room at South Africa House for an update from Vice-Chancellor Max Price on the recent South African election and the new cabinet.  Alumnus Richard Fitzwilliams (former Editor of the International Who’s Who and sought after film critic and correspondent on royalty and the art world) was the guest speaker.

Karen Pulvermacher, Karyn Moshal       Wesley Chidrawi + Dominique Ingram

Richard Fitzwilliams + Dr Sir Clive Elliott       Rose + Will Crews, David Meachin

UCT Alumni enjoy a glass of South African wine in the Reading Room

February 2009

UCT alumni enjoyed best-of-house seats at a stunning RSC/Baxter Theatre production of The Tempest at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford upon Avon. The play starred Sir Antony Sher and John Kani, and after the performance, the cast and production team joined alumni at a nearby hotel for drinks and snacks.

The Tempest at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford upon AvonThe Tempest at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford upon Avon

The Tempest at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford upon AvonThe Tempest at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford upon Avon

UCT alumni meet the cast of The Tempest in Stratford upon Avon

November 2008

There were three alumni events at South Africa House in London:

The new Vice Chancellor spoke of his vision for UCT at a reception attended by over 100 alumni.

Kate Sidery Chris Garibaldi Jaco VorsterSimon Alexander Zelda Alexander Prof Max Elstein

 

 




Alumni at Vice Chancellor’s Reception

Professor Frank Horwitz, outgoing Director of the Graduate School of Business, met with UK based GSB alumni to review the developments and accomplishments of the GSB and talk about its future challenges.

Professor Frank Horwitz 

GSB alumni with VC Dr Price and Prof Horwitz

The Law 150 fundraising campaign was launched by Vice Chancellor, Dr Max Price, Prof Hugh Corder and Judge Dennis Davis who addressed some 40 UK based Law Alumni.  They provided updates on UCT’s Law Faculty, as well as thoughts on the challenges facing South African democracy. 

   The Law 150 fundraising campaign

Law alumni with VC Dr Price and Prof Corder

October 2008

Helen Zille, Mayor of Cape Town and Leader of the Democratic Alliance of South Africa, gave an inspiring talk to over 80 alumni and their guests at an event hosted by Baroness Chalker of Wallasey (Trustee of the UK UCT Trust) at the Houses of Parliament.Helen Zille addresses alumni at the House of Commons












Helen Zille addresses alumni at the House of Commons

June 2008

"Black Diamonds" a talk by UCT's Prof John Simpson - a joint event with the London-based South African Business Club, during which the SA Business Club bursary was launched.

John Simpson

UCT’s Professor John Simpson with UCT alumni in London

May 2008

Vice Chancellor's Reception at South Africa House, to celebrate UCT reaching the top 200 in the World Universities Ranking – Prof Njabulo Ndebele makes his last visit to London as Vice Chancellor of UCT to meet alumni and enjoy a delightful musical interlude from talented UCT graduates.

Vice Chancellors  Reception      Vice Chancellors Reception

Alumni at South Africa House to listen to former Vice Chancellor Ndebele

October 2007

“Exercising Advocacy : Some personal ideas and experiences” – a captivating talk by world renowned sports scientist, Prof Tim Noakes, entertained and informed over 120 alumni in London.  Exercising Advocacy

Alumni at Professor Noakes' talk

March 2007

“Sizwe Banzi is Dead” – Over 70 alumni enjoyed the Baxter Theatre production at the Royal National Theatre, London and met with members of the production team and cast member John Kani at a post-theatre reception. 

Sizwe Banzi is Dead

Alumni get together after the performance

June 2006

Vice Chancellor’s Reception to launch the Chancellor’s Challenge at South Africa House, London. 

Vice Chancellor’s Reception to launch the  Chancellor’s Challenge      Vice Chancellor’s Reception to launch the  Chancellor’s Challenge

Alumni enjoy drinks at South Africa House

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Forthcoming Alumni Events



 

7th September 2010

Law Faculty event at Middle Temple.  An opportunity to meet the Dean of the Law Faculty, Professor PJ Schwikkard, and hear guest speaker, Professor Jeffrey Jowell  : Is the Rule of Law a Universal Value?”.  For more details, please contact Angela Edwards.

27th November 2010
England v South Africa

Join fellow UCT alumni Springboks supporters to watch England v South Africa rugby test on the big screen : Wimbledon venue.  Please contact Angela Edwards for more details.

Events in 2011 – dates to be confirmed

South African wine tasting

Lectures

Vice-Chancellor’s Reception

If you have any suggestions for alumni events you would like to attend in the UK, please contact Angela Edwards with your ideas.

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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 Angela Edwards