Welcome to Summer School 2027

It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 2027 UCT Summer School –
a celebration of curiosity, conversation and lifelong learning.

This year’s programme brings together an exceptional blend of scholars, researchers, writers, artists and practitioners to explore the questions shaping our world today. With sustainability as the thread running through the programme, we invite you to engage with subjects as varied as artificial intelligence and neuroscience, democracy and social justice, housing and urban life, public health, climate and conservation, history, literature, music and the creative arts.

Alongside our traditional lectures and courses, the 2027 programme includes performances and lecture-recitals, panel discussions, workshops, book-related events, campus tours and excursions across Cape Town. From exploring UCT’s greenest building and the heritage of our campus, to encountering the pipe organ at St Andrew’s De Waterkant, or stepping inside an artist’s studio, the 2027 edition of the Summer School offers everyone the opportunity to learn and engage with people, experiences and ideas both inside and beyond the lecture theatre.

We are especially proud to showcase the depth of scholarship and research across UCT, with contributions from the Neuroscience Institute, Centre of Criminology, Land and Accountability Research Centre, School of Public Health, and other departments and centres across our institution.
 

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Step into a world of ideas, inspiration, and discovery at the 2026 Summer School – where minds of all ages come together to explore, learn, and grow. Whether you’re a lifelong learner, a curious newcomer, or a returning participant, we’re thrilled to welcome you to two enriching weeks on campus filled with stimulating courses, thought-provoking lectures, and engaging events.