TLC2022: Reflect, connect, envision
The annual UCT Teaching and Learning Conference provides an opportunity for UCT staff and students to reflect, connect and envision a way forward in a more socially just teaching and learning environment.
UCT VC wins Africa Education Medal
University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has been named the winner of the inaugural Africa Education Medal, launched this year by T4 Education and HP in collaboration with Intel and Microsoft.
Graduation walk of celebration
The March Graduation Walks of Celebration took place from 28 to 31 March 2022. We congratulate the March 2022 graduates on their academic success during exceptionally challenging times.
UCT VC dedicates honorary doctorate to African women who paved the way
VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng has dedicated her honorary doctorate granted by the University of Ottawa in Canada to “three of the many African women who chose to challenge the status quo and fight for a world where women are equal”.
2022 TB Davie Memorial Lecture
The 2022 TB Davie Memorial Lecture titled “Activism and the Corporate University: incompatible or possible?” will be presented by Professor Fran Elaine Baum from the University of Adelaide in Australia at 18:00 SAST on Wednesday, 24 August.
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.
Professor Brandon Collier-Reed
Professor Collier-Reed is a highly esteemed academic and leader who has dedicated almost three decades to UCT.
Summer School reaches new audiences
With its dual live and online offerings, the first “phygital” Summer School has attracted new local community and alumni audiences abroad.