Staff Reporter
The University of Cape Town (UCT) will honour approximately 4 850 graduates – including 26 PhD degrees – during the ongoing March graduation ceremonies taking place over five days.
UCT will also confer honorary doctorates on four distinguished individuals who have contributed exceptionally to their respective fields: Mr Lionel Basil Davis, Ms Shirley Gunn, Professor Brian John Huntley and Professor Lehlohonolo Burns Banda Jiyane Machobane.
The March 2024 graduation ceremonies began on Saturday, 23 March, and will continue until Thursday, 28 March 2024.
- See the full schedule of March graduation ceremonies.
UCT Vice-Chancellor (interim) Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy said: “To all our graduates, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on reaching this significant milestone. Your commitment to academic excellence and personal growth has been exemplary, and your achievements are a testament to your hard work and determination.
“Graduation is a time not only of personal celebration, but also one of reflection on the transformative power of education. Your qualification from UCT is a testament to your intellectual capabilities and will serve as a valuable asset in your professional career. As graduates of a premier university in Africa and the world, you have received a high-quality education that equips you to make meaningful contributions to society.”
The four honorary doctorates will be conferred as follows:
- Ms Gunn will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Science (DSocSc) (honoris causa) on Monday, 25 March at 14:00.
- Professor Huntley will receive the degree of Doctor of Science (honoris causa) on Tuesday, 26 March at 14:00.
- Mr Davis will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Social Science (DSocSc) (honoris causa) on Wednesday, 27 March at 10:00.
- Professor Machobane will receive the degree of Doctor of Social Science (DSocSc) (honoris causa) on Thursday, 28 March at 10:00.
The ceremonies are live-streamed on the UCT graduation feature page and the university’s social media platforms: Facebook and X. Recordings of the ceremonies will be made available at a later stage on the UCT YouTube channel as well as on the graduation feature page.
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