Institutional development · Teaching, learning and curriculum · South Africa
Thomas van Heerden wins UCT Faculty of Science 2026 Established Teacher Award
The University of Cape Town reports that Thomas van Heerden has received its Faculty of Science's 2026 Established Teacher Award for teaching, mentorship and curriculum work.
Why it matters: Thomas van Heerden is recognised by the University of Cape Town's Faculty of Science for student-centred teaching, academic mentorship and curriculum renewal.
The University of Cape Town reported that Thomas van Heerden has been given the Faculty of Science's Established Teacher Award for 2026.
According to the university, the award recognises his student-centred approach to teaching, his academic mentoring and his contributions to renewing the curriculum.
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Sarah Williamson, Teaching, Digital and AI Editor
The Faculty of Science has named Thomas van Heerden as its 2026 Established Teacher Award recipient, citing student-centred teaching, mentorship and curriculum renewal as the grounds.
