UCT accelerates postgraduate transformation
The University of Cape Town (UCT) officially launched its Accelerated Transformation of the Academic Programme (ATAP) initiative in mid-October. The event took place virtually and saw various UCT staff members, including Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng, speak about the potential the programme could unlock in the students involved.
Aimed at developing and supporting a cohort of high-performing black South African postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows with an interest in pursuing academic careers, the ATAP is intended to widen the pool of black South African candidates available for academic positions at UCT and other institutions.
The programme, which has been piloted in 2021, is funded through the office of the deputy vice-chancellor: transformation. It represents an initial investment of R44 million into a seven-year initiative that will run from January 2022 to December 2026.
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