UCT Summer School

UCT Summer School Join the premier event in 2023 which is sure to tickle your interest. All courses are for non-degree purposes and involve no examinations.

UCT’s Summer School is the largest public education programme of its kind in Africa and provides lifelong learning opportunities to people across the globe in many fields. The annual Summer School programme, run by the Centre for Extra-Mural Studies, offers a range of short courses open to all, regardless of educational qualifications. These courses:

* Make recent university research available to

the general public
* Provide a range of study options drawing on different disciplines
* Stimulate debate about important issues
* Encourage a diverse community of students to enjoy adult study.

Discover the awe-inspiring details of trees! This small-group course explores Lower Newlands Forest. Learn key identific...
30/01/2026

Discover the awe-inspiring details of trees! This small-group course explores Lower Newlands Forest. Learn key identification features: leaf types (simple/compound), arrangement (opposite/alternate), margins (smooth/toothed), and thorn patterns. Discover fascinating meanings behind common names (e.g., 'bokdrol' = antelope droppings). Moderate fitness required for the route via Littlewort Trail.

Join a 2.5-hour session at this vibrant training hub! Experience collaborative problem-solving using design thinking. Le...
26/01/2026

Join a 2.5-hour session at this vibrant training hub! Experience collaborative problem-solving using design thinking. Learn human-centred design principles and use empathy to create better solutions. Perfect for beginners no experience needed. Enjoy a relaxed, experimental atmosphere. Unlock your creative potential. Everyone welcome. Bring your curiosity!

Discover brain organoids 3D mini-brains grown in labs from pluripotent stem cells. Mimicking early human brain developme...
26/01/2026

Discover brain organoids 3D mini-brains grown in labs from pluripotent stem cells. Mimicking early human brain development, they unlock new ways to study evolution, neurological disorders, and potential treatments. Learn how scientists create these models, what they reveal (and their limitations), and how they pave the way for future therapies.

A paradox involves a circular, self-contradictory argument or impossible situation. True logical paradoxes trap us in un...
26/01/2026

A paradox involves a circular, self-contradictory argument or impossible situation. True logical paradoxes trap us in unresolvable loops. This course examines five intriguing scientific paradoxes that challenge our understanding and provoke deeper thought, unraveling them with fundamental knowledge.

"Our Science Ourselves" showcases a network of Boston women scientists from the 1970s to 90s, including Ruth Hubbard and...
25/01/2026

"Our Science Ourselves" showcases a network of Boston women scientists from the 1970s to 90s, including Ruth Hubbard and Rita Arditti. Author Christa Kuljian honors these pioneers, exploring their feminist critiques of science and its social and political influences.

This course explores the essential elements for a healthy retirement, balancing emotional well-being and financial secur...
25/01/2026

This course explores the essential elements for a healthy retirement, balancing emotional well-being and financial security. Debunk common myths, discover the key components of success, and navigate retirement's phases. Learn critical financial strategies: calculating needs, avoiding shortfalls, maximizing tax efficiency, simplifying inheritance, and minimizing estate duty. Vital for both pre-retirees and retirees

While pain protects us from harm, it can persist long after healing, becoming a prison. This lecture explores pain's ori...
24/01/2026

While pain protects us from harm, it can persist long after healing, becoming a prison. This lecture explores pain's origins and mechanisms. Learn how the brain uses a "perceptual inference" framework integrating sensory data to assess threat and discover actionable ways to alter this process to reduce unhelpful chronic pain.

Explore Ancient Egypt's foundational role in Western medicine over 3000 years. Discover Egyptian health concepts and the...
23/01/2026

Explore Ancient Egypt's foundational role in Western medicine over 3000 years. Discover Egyptian health concepts and therapies, then trace the evolution: Greek Askleipia hospitals, Hippocrates' texts, and Roman advances focused on military care. Learn how Galen's trauma surgery and humoral theory, absorbed into sophisticated Arabic medicine, ultimately shaped modern Western practice.

Throughout the twentieth century, the Ho**er and Hale Telescopes were central to astronomy. Technological advancements h...
23/01/2026

Throughout the twentieth century, the Ho**er and Hale Telescopes were central to astronomy. Technological advancements have introduced powerful telescopes, like the 39-meter European Extremely Large Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope, significantly enhancing our understanding of the universe.

Amid Anthropocene threats, we must reconsider humanity's role in nature. Many Westerners perceive a divide between human...
22/01/2026

Amid Anthropocene threats, we must reconsider humanity's role in nature. Many Westerners perceive a divide between humans and animals, which may be an illusion. This course encourages re-evaluating our place in the natural world, exploring life's origins and consciousness development.

Homo sapiens exhibit vast cultural differences, fueled by advanced brains, language, and reasoning. While these traits h...
21/01/2026

Homo sapiens exhibit vast cultural differences, fueled by advanced brains, language, and reasoning. While these traits have fostered complex societies, we now threaten the planet's balance by manipulating the environment. Can we change, or does our diversity hinder survival?

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