The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) congratulates Professor Mosa Moshabela on his appointment as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town (UCT). As the former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Professor Moshabela has worked closely with ARUA, contributing significantly to our mission of advancing collaborative research and higher education in Africa. We look forward to his continued impact.