News Take TB testing to the community to detect asymptomatic cases

To cut transmission, finding TB earlier is critical, new research finds.

13 Nov 2025 - 4 min read
 
News Rethinking consent in ancient DNA research

Researchers argue for using “informed proxy consent” or “relational autonomy consent” in human aDNA research.

12 Nov 2025 - 7 min read Republished
 
News UCT’s VACFA celebrates two decades of advancing vaccinology training in Africa

The Vaccines for Africa Initiative marked their 20th anniversary with the Annual African Vaccinology Course on Sunday, 2 November.

10 Nov 2025 - 3 min read
 
News Finding magic in the path less travelled

Prof Komala Pillay delivered her inaugural lecture on 30 October, detailing her amazing journey, which was illuminated by mentors, colleagues, students, and patients.

06 Nov 2025 - 7 min read
 
Research and innovation Carnegie-UCT’s ‘institutional ubuntu’ funds African emerging researchers

Carnegie-UCT DEAL closes unexpected fellowship financial gaps caused by recent international funding withdrawals.

06 Nov 2025 - 8 min read

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