University of Cape Town
UCT welcomes new College of Fellows inductees for 2025
03 October 2025 | Video Production Team Ruairi Abrahams and Nomfundo Xolo. Photo Lerato Maduna.The University of Cape Town (UCT) recognised the achievements of its top scholars with the 2025 induction into the College of Fellows. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Research and Internationalisation, Professors Jeff Murugan (Mathematics & Applied Mathematics), Jaco Barnard-Naudé (Law), and Andy Buffler (Physics) were honoured for their exceptional contributions that have advanced knowledge in their fields and strengthened UCT’s global reputation for research excellence.
The event also celebrated the next generation of academic leaders, with the Young Researcher Awards presented to Dr Simon Mendelsohn (Pathology), Professor Malebogo Ngoepe (Mechanical Engineering), and Dr Emily Garman (Psychiatry). Together, the inductees reflect UCT’s commitment to innovation, critical inquiry, and societal impact – values that remain central to the university’s mission under Vision 2030.
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UCT College of Fellows 2025
The University of Cape Town’s Council established fellowships for members of permanent academic staff in recognition of original, distinguished academic work that merits special recognition.
This year, three new fellows are being inducted to the College of Fellows, and three new College of Fellows Young Researchers awardees are being recognised.
College of Fellows Young Researcher Award
The Young Researcher Award is offered annually in recognition of outstanding scholarly work by young academics who have made significant independent contributions to research in their field.
This year, three young researchers have been recognised.
