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The UCT College of Fellows welcomed new Fellows in 2021

26 November 2021 | Director Rozanne Engel. Video Oatmeal Productions. Photo Robyn Walker.

University of Cape Town (UCT) Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng welcomed nine inductees to the UCT College of Fellows on 3 November at an event held at the Norval Foundation Art Gallery.

UCT Fellowships recognise members of permanent academic staff for original and distinguished academic work that merits special recognition. Induction into the College of Fellows is one of the highest accolades an academic staff member can receive at the university.

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