On Wednesday, 27 November, Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela hosted the UCT Staff Awards 2024, which served 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 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards. Awards presented at this year’s event included the UCT Book Award, Meritorious Book Prize, UCT Creative Works Award, Meritorious Creative Works Award, Fellowship Award and Social Responsiveness Award. The evening also hailed staff members who have received ad hominem promotions that will take effect at the beginning of 2025.