Changing heritage, changing the world? The case of a South African University

This article considers how a particular university's openness to uncertainty and pursuit of change is helping it to transform its landscape and cultural heritage during a period of significant socio-political change. Using the conceptual lens of critical heritage studies and potential uncertainty, the article discusses the university's efforts to achieve a representative heritage landscape in an increasingly complex social space. The article finally considers the impact of Covid-19 on the university and ways in which the university's resilience in the face of teaching disruptions has better prepared it for the challenges posed by Covid-19.