News UCT-led institute celebrates a decade of Africanising neuroscience

The Neuroscience Institute hosted a two-day research symposium to celebrate 10 years of galvanising research around brain health.

09 Nov 2026 - 8 min read
 
News UCT’s H3D centre recognised in major global health report

UCT’s Holistic Drug Discovery and Development Centre was recognised in the “Accra Reset: Full Circle. A Sovereign Future for Health” report, launched during the United Nations General Assembly.

09 Nov 2026 - 4 min read
 
News World leaders in the use of LiDAR in archaeology gather at UCT conference

Images captured by LiDAR are revolutionising assumptions about historical communities from late-classical Mayans in Mesoamerica to late iron-age Tswana and Sesotho in South Africa.

06 Nov 2026 - 6 min read
 
Research and innovation Where code meets impact: UCT research software shaping science, health and society

In honour of International Research Software Engineering Day, UCT spotlit software-enabled research and joined discussions aimed at growing research software capability and recognition.

06 Nov 2026 - 7 min read
 
News Training young people for Africa’s health future

UCT’s contributions to the Africa Health Collaborative convening raised an important question: Are we preparing young people for opportunities?

06 Nov 2026 - 5 min read
 
News Teaching beyond the classroom earns Thomas van Heerden top faculty award

Thomas van Heerden has received the Faculty of Science’s 2026 Established Teacher Award for his student-centred teaching, academic mentorship and contributions to curriculum renewal.

06 Nov 2026 - 4 min read