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News UCT’s HPALS – among top 10 sport science schools globally UCT’s Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Sport (HPALS) has ranked 10th place on the Shanghai Sport Science Schools and Departments list. 13 Jan 2026 - 5 min read

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UCT’s HPALS – among top 10 sport science schools globally

UCT’s Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Sport (HPALS) has ranked 10th place on the Shanghai Sport Science Schools and Departments list. 13 Jan 2026 - 5 min read

UCT scientist honoured for advancing equitable cancer research

Renowned cancer scientist Prof Sharon Prince has been honoured with the 2025 A.G. Oettlé Memorial Award for her pioneering research, leadership and dedication to developing affordable cancer therapies in South Africa.

23 Dec 2025 - 5 min read

Western Cape children face dual nutrition crisis

UCT’s Emer Prof Marjanne Senekal has conducted research which found that young children face a double burden of malnutrition, with stunting and obesity occurring at worrying levels.

19 Dec 2025 - 4 min read

Emergency Medicine lecturer Wesley Craig jumps in to save a life

Emergency Medicine lecturer Wesley Craig applied his training in emergency care to rescue a patient who had gone into cardiac arrest at his gym. He recounts his experience and emphasises the importance of acting in spite of fear.

18 Dec 2025 - 4 min read

Teaching the uncomfortable truths of women’s health

Dr Chiv Gordon, head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, is one of the recipients of the coveted Distinguished Teacher’s Award in 2025.

15 Dec 2025 - 8 min read

A fond farewell to prof of the people Ahead of his retirement, UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences held a farewell event in honour of Professor Leslie London on Tuesday, 9 December. 15 Dec 2025

Professor Dan Stein (1962–2025) The University of Cape Town (UCT) community and peers are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Dan Stein. 12 Dec 2025

Associate Professor Hillel Tuvia Goodman (1933–2025) Associate Professor Hillel Tuvia Goodman passed away on 11 November 2025. 09 Dec 2025

UCT leads landmark study to curb alcohol harm in SA UCT and the SAMRC have launched a landmark multidisciplinary research initiative to investigate the political, economic and social drivers of harmful alcohol use. 03 Dec 2025

Shaping the future of technology ethics from Africa UCT’s EthicsLab invites scholars, artists, and practitioners to join a growing community exploring the ethics of emerging technologies from African perspectives. 02 Dec 2025

Innovative programme promotes community-based palliative care The Compassionate Communities of Care project will set a firm foundation to develop a multi-sectoral, community-led palliative care programme in Manenberg and Heideveld. 01 Dec 2025

From Kigali to the Continent: UCT's Impact at Africa Health Collaborative Convening 2025 At the Africa Health Collaborative Convening 2025 in Kigali, UCT's Healthy Futures Programme emerged as a continental leader in shaping primary healthcare innovation. 01 Dec 2025

A milestone for African neurosurgery: Professor Anthony Figaji becomes 51st president of the ISPN Professor Anthony Figaji, head of Paediatric Neurosurgery at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Red Cross Children’s Hospital, has been inaugurated as President of the International Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN). 01 Dec 2025 Republished

Immunity, outbreaks and building vaccine sovereignty UCT hosted its final inaugural lecture of its 2025 series on 20 November. It was delivered by Prof Wendy Burgers in the New Learning Centre Lecture Theatre on the Faculty of Health Sciences campus. 25 Nov 2025

UCT’s CMD celebrates nine MACE Excellence Awards UCT’s Communication and Marketing Department scooped nine awards at this year’s MACE Awards hosted in Johannesburg recently. 25 Nov 2025

Take TB testing to the community to detect asymptomatic cases To cut transmission, finding TB earlier is critical, new research finds. 13 Nov 2025

Rethinking consent in ancient DNA research Researchers argue for using “informed proxy consent” or “relational autonomy consent” in human aDNA research. 12 Nov 2025 Republished

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