Professor Harsha Kathard
At the beginning of May 2022, Council approved the appointment of Professor Harsha Kathard as Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning.
Professor Kathard is a Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Research Director of the Inclusive Practices Africa Research Unit. She is a C2-rated scientist who has published over 60 research papers and has extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Graduation March 2023
The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted 15 graduation ceremonies from Monday, 27 March to Friday, 31 March 2023. Ceremony recordings and news coverage is available on the UCT News website.
PhD Graduation July 2023
The July 2023 PhD candidates graduated in a joyous celebration at 10:00 on Friday, 21 July 2023. The ceremony was livestreamed on the website, and the video is now available.
Graduation March 2024
The University of Cape Town (UCT) hosted 14 graduation ceremonies from Saturday, 23 March to Thursday, 28 March 2024. Ceremony recordings and news coverage is available on the UCT News website.
Graduation September 2024
The University of Cape Town celebrates all who graduated from Monday, 2 September until Wednesday, 4 September 2024. The ceremonies were livestreamed on the website, and video recordings are now available.
Professor Brandon Collier-Reed
Professor Collier-Reed is a highly esteemed academic and leader who has dedicated almost three decades to UCT.