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Acceptance and faith: how master’s student Saad Naveed rebuilt his life after tragedy 19 Nov 2024

Fiona Mulaudzi: the inspiring face climbing the ranks 15 Nov 2024

Closing the mental healthcare gaps that leave hundreds behind Research by a UCT PhD candidate reveals that care is deficient for South Africans living with severe mental health conditions upon discharge from psychiatric facilities. 14 Nov 2024

Controlling the diabetes crisis: Insights from UCT researchers on World Diabetes Day  As we mark World Diabetes Day, we showcase work done at UCT to better understand the impact of, and drive policy around, diabetes management. 14 Nov 2024

Study shows 10% of children in high-burden TB settings may develop the disease by age 10 Recent research has revealed a high risk of TB infection and disease in children up to 10 years old who live in areas where TB spread is common. 12 Nov 2024

Designing for a sustainable continent and planet Prof Sudesh Sivarasu delivered his inaugural lecture on 24 October. 12 Nov 2024

UCT researcher wins ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal At the recent ASSAf annual awards, a UCT researcher received the prestigious Gold Medal, while nine others were inaugurated as new members of the academy, with one also joining SAYAS. 08 Nov 2024

People need to play Neuropsychology expert Prof Mark Solms of UCT’s Neuroscience Institute delivered a lecture to university alumni as part of the Legacy Society’s drive to attract endowments. 05 Nov 2024

Global south healthcare workers empowered to tackle complex diseases The Knowledge Translation Unit’s Practical Approach to Care Kit supports primary healthcare professionals in the face of mounting disease burden. 04 Nov 2024

Celebrating the FHS Best Publication Awardees Six researchers from the Faculty of Health Sciences were awarded the Best Publication Award at the Faculty of Health Sciences Research Forum in October. 25 Oct 2024

Tackling South Africa’s teen mental health crisis Two PhD researchers from UCT’s CPMH have successfully tested school-based interventions to tackle anxiety and depression among teens. 23 Oct 2024

Access to Care: Celebrating a decade of skills advancement for radiotherapy professionals In its 10th year, the Access to Care programme has trained more than 80 teams from Africa, as well as Pakistan, Yemen and the UAE. 16 Oct 2024

Aspen strengthens support for Poisons Information Centre The Poisons Information Centre had a special meet-and-greet with Dr Stavros Nicolaou, the group senior executive at Aspen Pharmacare on Tuesday, 8 October. 11 Oct 2024

Research Diligence: ensuring ethical, safe and responsible research The Research Diligence Unit in the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Research Office plays an essential role in fostering safe, ethical, and legally compliant research at UCT. 30 Sep 2024

Stepping-stones: the role of internal funding in supporting research careers While internal research funding is limited the Faculty of Health Sciences aims to strategically allocate internal funding to help young researchers launch their careers. 21 Sep 2024

‘It’s about convenience for the patient’ SHAWCO makes hay while the sun shines with ‘biggest of the year’ family day clinic in Hout Bay. 19 Sep 2024

Stellar scholars earn place in UCT’s College of Fellows Four esteemed UCT academics, whose work has contributed to global knowledge in their fields, have claimed their place in the College of Fellows. 18 Sep 2024

Counting the pennies: how the FHS research finance team ensures funding keeps flowing Funding is critical to research, but the mismanagement of research funds could have catastrophic consequences. 13 Sep 2024

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