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Epilepsy in SA investigated through unique collaboration
UCT researcher Dr Joseph Raimondo is investigating epilepsy through his recently awarded Wellcome Trust International Intermediate Fellowship.
01 Oct 2021
New partnership with UCT-based H3D Foundation to strengthen African drug research
A UCT foundation and an international pharmaceutical organisation are joining forces to ensure Africa is ready for the next pandemic.
01 Oct 2021
International students can get vaccinated
Sharon Mogale, a UCT final year medical student and UCT SRC international students’ coordinator, calls for a more inclusive vaccine strategy and vaccine solidarity.
29 Sep 2021
The evolution of COVID-19: how long until it stops mutating?
UCT Associate Professor Darren Martin is tracking the virus responsible for the biggest global health emergency of modern times.
27 Sep 2021
New test to diagnose vaginal inflammation could help reduce risk of HIV infection
A UCT team have come up with a new way to test for asymptomatic vaginal infections in women in resource-poor settings.
20 Sep 2021
Republished
Investment critical for lucrative plant-based vaccine market
University of Cape Town scientist have successfully reported the expression of the near-full length SARS-CoV-2 spike vaccine in plants.
17 Sep 2021
Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert of gratitude for healthcare workers
In honour of healthcare workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra performed the Concert of Gratitude.
16 Sep 2021
Vitamin D deficiency does not increase TB risk in young children
A study by UCT and Boston University researchers examines whether Vitamin D is linked to subsequent TB in young children.
14 Sep 2021
Providing excellent nursing care for Africa’s children
UCT’s Harry Crossley Children’s Nursing Development Unit continually finds opportunities to strengthen paediatric nursing practices on the African continent.
10 Sep 2021
UCT first in Africa in the world rankings
UCT has retained the top spot in Africa on the Times Higher Education rankings.
06 Sep 2021
UCT launches the Community of Hope Vaccination Centre
The UCT Community of Hope Vaccination Centre officially launched on 30 August 2021.
01 Sep 2021
‘Proud moment’ as UCT and Western Cape Government launch world-class vaccination centre
In partnership with the Western Cape Government, UCT has launched the Community of Hope Vaccination Centre on the Forest Hill Residence precinct in Mowbray.
31 Aug 2021
Neuroscience moves closer to understanding brain development
Wellcome Leap has awarded UCT’s Professor Kirsten Donald a multimillion dollar contract for neuroscience research.
31 Aug 2021
UCT’s Dr Virginie Rozot awarded Wellcome Leap grant for TB research
UCT’s Dr Virginie Rozot, a research officer at the South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative, has been awarded a multi-year contract as part of Wellcome Leap’s Delta Tissue programme.
31 Aug 2021
UCT staff join national inoculation drive to combat COVID-19
On Tuesday, 3 August 2021, Jammie Shuttles carried hundreds of University of Cape Town (UCT) workers to a vaccination site at the Metro Emergency Medical Service (EMS) centre in Pinelands.
30 Aug 2021
Study shows midlife metabolism is a myth
Two UCT professors contributed to groundbreaking research on energy expenditure across the human lifespan now published in a major science journal.
27 Aug 2021
UCT researcher to present novel COVID-19 study at global cardiology congress
A major study investigating the relationship between COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease and led by Professor Karen Sliwa will be presented at a global cardiology congress.
27 Aug 2021
UCT, Western Cape Government to launch Community of Hope Vaccination Centre
The UCT and Western Cape Government Community of Hope Vaccination Centre will boast 12 vaccination stations and five patient check in points.
27 Aug 2021
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