On 05 August 2015, Professor Craig Mahoney, Principal, and Vice-Chancellor at the University of West Scotland (UWS) made a return visit to Prof. Thandwa Mthembu, Vice- Chancellor, and Principal at CUT, following the Vice Chancellor’s visit to the University of West Scotland a few years ago. The main purpose of the return visit is to discuss the possible partnership between the two universities and cement the ties that already exist. Prof. Mahoney visited all CUT faculties and met with Deans and Head of Departments. At the end of the visit, the two professors aim to achieve targeted plans of taking their institutions to a brighter future. Some of the plans set up for discussions are:

• Setting up a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) between UWS and CUT
• Exploring joint international funding opportunities
• Staff\student exchange between institutions and joint collaborative research projects that may include other partners
• Discuss possible future invitation of Prof Mahoney to activities of the Vice-Chancellor’s forum in South-Africa, with which Professor Mthembu is involved

Prof Mahoney is a dynamic public advocate of higher education who has a keen interest in differentiated student-centred learning, teaching excellence, internationalisation and research informed teaching. He is an ardent supporter of the use of e-learning; technology enhanced learning and open educational resources. Previously he served as CEO at the Higher Education Academy. 

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Professor Craig Mahoney, Principal, and Vice-Chancellor at the University of West Scotland and Prof. Thandwa Mthembu, Vice-Chancellor, and Principal for CUT agreed that they will pull together to build the future of UWS and CUT.