The Global Strategy & Visibility team is based in the Research Office at UCT. It brokers and drives strategic research partnerships, including formal networks. The team includes:

• Carolyn Newton: Director, Global Engagement
• Wilna Venter: Specialist, Research Collaboration
• Isha Dilraj: Project Manager, Global Engagement
• Nobhongo Gxolo: Manager, Communication and Marketing for Research
• Ayanda Mthethwa: Communication and Marketing Specialist, Global Engagement
• Jess Oosthuizen: Communication and Marketing Specialist, Postgraduate Studies and Events
• Sarah Marriott: Communication and Marketing Specialist, Internal Communications and eResearch
• Faldeelah Fisher: Administrative Officer

For more information about global research partnerships, please contact us at globalengagement@uct.ac.za.

Forming a new partnership agreement

UCT generally enters into new partnership agreements where there are existing on-the-ground collaborations and a strategic interest in building on them. A formal agreement is needed to form a new partnership agreement.

If you are interested in a formal partnership with UCT, please follow the steps below.

Step 1

Visit the UCT Self-Service Portal.

Step 2

If you are a returning visitor, select the option to ‘sign in’. If you are a new visitor, select the option to ‘register’.

Step 3

If you are a returning visitor, fill in your username and password to access your account. If you are a new visitor, complete the form to register a new account.

Step 4

The partnerships team will receive your request and acknowledge receipt.

All requests for formal partnerships are put before the Partnerships and Visits Executive Committee, chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation, which generally meets fortnightly, after which a member of the committee will be in touch with you.