These lectures highlight innovative contributions across various health disciplines. Stay tuned for event details.
Upcoming Inaugural Lectures
UCT Inaugural Lectures 2026
The UCT Inaugural Lecture series will commence again in 2026. Details of upcoming events will be shared shortly.
Recent Inaugural Lectures
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Wendy Burgers
Professor Wendy Burgers delivered her inaugural lecture titled “In defence of us all: Engineering immunity in the age of outbreaks” on Thursday, 20 November 2025 at 18:00 SAST.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Komala Pillay
Professor Komala Pillay delivered her inaugural lecture titled “Give the PATH Less Travelled a Chance – It May Turn Out to be Magical” on Thursday, 30 October 2025 at 18:00 SAST.
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UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Darlene Lubbe
Professor Darlene Lubbe delivered her lecture titled “Otolaryngology Through a South African Lens – Journeys, Innovations and Global Perspectives” on Thursday, 28 August 2025 at 18:00 SAST.
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UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Alan Davidson
Professor Alan Davidson delivered his inaugural lecture titled “It Takes a Team: Advancing Paediatric Oncology Through Collaborative Care” on Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 17:30 SAST.
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