Dear Staff and Student Colleagues 

We are located in the place of the stars — Igamirodi !khaes, as the First Nations called it. All of us shine with different hues to make the constellation of this great Faculty of Health Sciences even more brilliant. Once again, I am delighted that we celebrate one group of stars among the many who make up this radiant place: those who have submitted themselves to the scrutiny of their peers and have been awarded promotions, both academic and in scientific and technical areas. These promotions are effective 1 January 2025.

These colleagues presented portfolios of evidence in which they demonstrated exemplary performance in research, teaching and learning; excellence in the scientific and technical domains, which support our academic project; effective leadership and management; and a commitment to social responsiveness.

Please join me in congratulating the following colleagues on this career high point:

Congratulations to all. I look forward to the contributions you will make with your unique talents and skills. May your passion for and commitment to your fields burn even brighter in our rich galaxy.

Kaise Gangans
Associate Professor Lionel Green-Thompson
Dean: Faculty of Health Sciences