The appointment of the University of Cape Town's third deputy vice-chancellor means the institution's four top academics are all women.
UCT vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng, second from left, with her three deputies, from left, Sue Harrison, Loretta Feris and Lis Lange.The appointment of the University of Cape Town's third deputy vice-chancellor means the institution's four top academics are women.
Sue Harrison will take over on August 1 as deputy vice-chancellor in charge of research and internationalisation, UCT announced on Thursday. Also reporting to vice-chancellor Mamokgethi Phakeng - whose Twitter handle is @FabAcademic - the other two deputies are Loretta Feris and Lis Lange . What a pleasure to meet the VC of the University of Cape Town, Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng, today at LSE, with Dame Minouche Shafik. Such august, engaging and inspirational company - thank you for sharing your experiences with us
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