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Inspiring Young Minds: UCT’s Summer School Programme at Masiphumelele
UCT’s Summer School programme, in collaboration with IkamvaYouth, is inspiring young minds in Masiphumelele. Experts in anaesthesia and astronomy opened up new worlds for eager learners at the summer school class on 22 June 2024.
26 Jun 2024
How to curb the global spread of Non-Communicable Diseases
In Lara Dugas’s final MasterScience chapter, she explores effective strategies to tackle the global rise of NCDs – including nutrition policies, innovative climate solutions and improved healthcare access.
21 Jun 2024
Drivers of Non-Communicable Diseases: Lessons from low-income countries
AXA Chair in Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Lara Dugas, and the University of Cape Town uncover the main drivers behind the global spread of NCDs in low-income regions and the global implications.
21 Jun 2024
Non-Communicable Diseases: The silent pandemic
Did you know that more than a quarter of people in both low and middle-income countries are struggling with obesity and being overweight?
21 Jun 2024
UCT-led project awarded £500 000 to fast-track research on antimicrobial resistance
This year, AMRoots scooped third place in the prestigious Trinty Challenge. The award will accelerate research on antimicrobial resistance in small-scale farming communities.
18 Jun 2024
Youth Month: ‘Time Hacks’ keeps students’ schedule in check
Zukile Ntentema has developed a time management programme that he delivers via WhatsApp to keep students on top of their game.
04 Jun 2024
Youth Month
Professor Ntobeko Ntusi delivers valedictory address
Prof Ntobeko Ntusi bid farewell to UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital on Wednesday, 22 May, in what was a maiden valedictory lecture for UCT.
28 May 2024
Perinatal depression: Why it’s in the spotlight
Maternal Mental Health Month is observed in May with a focus on perinatal mental health.
14 May 2024
Rising Star Award recipient Dr Sabelo Hadebe on forging a career out of immunology
Dr Sabelo Hadebe, a senior lecturer in the immunology division in the Faculty of Health Sciences, was one of 15 global recipients of the Rising Star Award from the International Union of Immunological Society in December 2023. The award recognises outstanding early-career professionals who have made significant contributions to the field of immunology and their communities.
14 May 2024
SHAWCO’s paediatric clinic brings hope to Hout Bay
The Sentinel Primary School in Hout Bay served as the base of a SHAWCO Health paediatric clinic on Saturday, 11 May.
13 May 2024
Ntobeko Ntusi: a humanist with an unblinking gaze
UCT’s Prof Ntobeko Ntusi is set to take up the hot seat at the South African Medical Research Council.
10 May 2024
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‘The climate crisis is a public health crisis’
On 23 April 2024, UCT’s Green Campus Initiative participated in a Climate Change and Health Seminar, hosted by James Irlam, a senior lecturer in the Primary Health Care Directorate.
02 May 2024
Preserving the future: A day in the life of Melvin Lawrence – UCT’s Pathology Department employee
Melvin Lawrence shares his passion for preserving specimens and contributing to groundbreaking medical research for UCT's Health Sciences students.
30 Apr 2024
UCT academic up for prestigious fellowship honour
UCT's Prof Valerie Mizrahi has been recognised with a lifetime fellow honour from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
23 Apr 2024
QS rankings place four UCT subjects in the top 100
UCT ranked 15th in the world for Development Studies and is among the top 100 institutions in a further three subjects.
12 Apr 2024
Leading UCT researchers honoured with SAMRC scientific awards
Four UCT academics won top national science awards for their important work in health research.
05 Apr 2024
Building a healthier Africa through discovery
Driving vaccine and drug discovery at UCT, these SARChI Chairs have developed local talent and collaborations that tackle Africa’s pressing health challenges.
04 Apr 2024
‘Become activists for science’
On Monday, 2 April, nine matric learners were inducted into the STEM MentHer Programme – an initiative to produce a pipeline of South African women scientists.
04 Apr 2024
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