Lund University Delegation Visits UCT

02 Dec 2024
Lund University Delegation
02 Dec 2024

The University of Cape Town (UCT) was pleased to welcome a distinguished delegation from Lund University on 2 December 2024. This visit was led by Prof. Lena Eskilsson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Lund University with a delegation of key researchers attending the SANORD conference in Cape Town. The delegation met with UCT’s executive team, including Vice-Chancellor Prof Mosa Moshabela and International Office Director Quinton Johnson,PhD. This visit reflected the strong, longstanding partnership between the two institutions, rooted in collaborative research, academic exchanges and shared membership in global networks such as WUN, SASUF and SANORD. As part of the visit, Lund University researchers were introduced to UCT colleagues in related disciplines to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration. These introductions aim to foster research-led partnerships in various disciplines.

UCT and Lund University have nurtured a formal partnership since 2014, promoting student and faculty exchanges, joint research and academic cooperation. The relationship also includes a cotutelle agreement for a joint degree in Health Sciences, underscoring the universities’ commitment to shared academic excellence. Lund University is among the world’s top universities, known for its cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary education. With 47,000 students and 8,800 staff, it is a hub of innovation and discovery. The visiting delegation included experts from diverse fields, such as neuroscience, law, strategic communication, tourism studies, energy sciences and informatics. This visit highlighted UCT’s strategic focus on fostering impactful international partnerships, reaffirming its position as a leading global academic institution.

Visiting Delegation

  • Prof Lena Eskilsson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor
  • Ms Margareta Nordstrand, Head of External Relations Division
  • Dr Pär Svensson, Advisor, External Relations Division
  • Dr Niki Chatzipanagiotou, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Department of Informatics, Faculty of Economics and Management
  • Dr Maria Månsson, Senior Lecturer, Tourism Studies, Department of Strategic Communication; Social Science Faculty
  • Prof Jörgen Eksell, Senior Lecturer, Marketing and Brand Communication, Department of Strategic Communication; Social Science Faculty
  • Prof Marlène Wiggill, Senior Lecturer, Strategic Communication and Relationship Management, Department of Strategic Communication; Tourism Studies, Social Science Faculty
  • Prof Marcus Lundgren, Senior Lecturer, Combustion Engines, Department of Energy Sciences, Faculty of Engineering
  • Dr Alezini Loxa, Postdoctoral Researcher, Human Rights, Faculty of Law
  • Prof Fredrik Bengtsson, Senior Lecturer, Neuroscience, Medical Faculty

Host Delegation

  • Prof Mosa Moshabela, Vice-Chancellor
  • Dr Quinton Johnson, Director, International Office
  • A/Prof Nkosivile Madinga, Deputy Dean: Research and Internationalisation, Faculty of Commerce
  • Prof Ulrike Rivett, Deputy Dean: Undergraduate Affairs, Faculty of Commerce
  • Dr James Lappeman, Senior Lecturer, Marketing, Faculty of Commerce
  • Dr Nqobile Bundwini, Head of Marketing section, Faculty of Commerce
  • Prof Maureen Tanner, Head of Information Systems, Faculty of Commerce
  • Prof Lisa Seymour, Centre for Information Technology and National Development research unit Director, Faculty of Commerce
  • A/Prof Bodhisattava Kar, Deputy Dean: Research and Internationalisation, Faculty of Humanities
  • Ms Tracy Goslar, Manager of Partnerships and Mobility, International Office