UCT Annual Awards 2022

On Wednesday, 30 November, Vice-Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted the UCT Annual Awards 2022, which serve to honour and celebrate exceptional individuals at UCT for their contributions through excellence and dedication in research, teaching and service.

The celebration acknowledged staff receiving Long Service Awards and the recipients of the Distinguished Teacher Award, the Alan Pifer Research Award and the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards. The evening also recognised those staff members who received ad hominem promotions this year.

The UCT Annual Awards 2022 event took place in person. The ceremony highlights will be made available on this page as soon as possible after the event, along with stories and videos – about some of the winners and the celebrations on the night.

“We are celebrating the hard work and the attention to excellence you each bring
to help make UCT such a highly rated and highly regarded institution.”
– DVC Prof Elelwani Ramugondo, welcoming the guests

News Sparkling celebration honours UCT’s brightest stars

The glittering UCT Staff Annual Awards at the Cape Town International Convention Centre celebrated excellence in all spheres of the university’s operations, but particularly among staff.

06 Dec 2022 - 9 min read

News Determination, fortitude and strength in character beget service excellence

UCT’s Disability Service unit is one of two recipients of the 2022 Vice-Chancellor’s Service Excellence Award.

02 Dec 2022 - 7 min read

Research and innovation Alan Pifer winner champions child, women’s heart health

Professor Liesl Zühlke’s work to put children and women at the centre of the global heart health agenda makes her a fitting Alan Pifer awardee.

01 Dec 2022 - 7 min read

Research and innovation Heart disease doyen wins Alan Pifer Award

Her legacy of research excellence, impact and innovation earns Professor Karen Sliwa this prestigious annual Vice-Chancellor’s prize.

01 Dec 2022 - 7 min read

News Distinguished teacher inspired by students’ curiosity, enthusiasm, inquiring minds

Associate Professor Elena Moore is the sole recipient of UCT’s 2021 Distinguished Teacher Award.

30 Nov 2022 - 10 min read

News Scientific and technical team scoops a VC’s Service Excellence Award

The Scientific and Technical Officers Association is one of two winners of a Vice-Chancellor’s Service Excellence Award for the revamped laboratory and technical skills course.

30 Nov 2022 - 7 min read