article  // 10 Mar 2015

New book on the life and architecture of John Parker

John Parker (1866-1921) was the principal of one of the largest architectural companies in Cape Town and was also active in public life, including being Mayor of Greater Cape Town for two terms from 1913.
article  // 03 Apr 2017

AtoM@UCT

Introducing AtoM@UCT, the recently launched online gateway to the primary source collections held by UCT Libraries.
article  // 28 Mar 2023

Tape: A paper conservators’ worst nightmare

Since the invention of pressure-sensitive tapes in the 1920’s, it became an ideal solution for a variety of applications. However, conservators know its long-term effects as disfiguring, damaging, and it is very very difficult to remove.
page  // 18 Jul 2023

Chancellor Oppenheimer Library

This library is also known as UCT's main library. Most of your learning material will be found here if you are an undergraduate Science, Engineering, Commerce, or Humanities student.
page  // 29 Mar 2023

Built Environment Library

The Built Environment Library serves the School of Architecture, Planning & Geomatics and the Department of Construction Economics & Management.