Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)

Faculty of Health Sciences News

News Addressing South Africa’s silent sleep crisis UCT academic Assoc Prof Dale Rae is the director of Sleep Science, a UCT spin-off company that is dedicated to improving the understanding and treatment of sleep issues. 28 Aug 2025 - 5 min read Women’s Month

News

Addressing South Africa’s silent sleep crisis

UCT academic Assoc Prof Dale Rae is the director of Sleep Science, a UCT spin-off company that is dedicated to improving the understanding and treatment of sleep issues. 28 Aug 2025 - 5 min read Women’s Month

First female adult epileptologist leads the way

UCT alumna Dr Aayesha Soni has broken new ground by becoming the first female adult epileptologist, not just in South Africa, but globally.

25 Aug 2025 - 4 min read Women’s Month

Men are dying younger worldwide

UCT honorary research associate Dr Morna Cornell has called for governments, global health agencies and funders to prioritise men’s health in the global push for universal health coverage.

15 Aug 2025 - 5 min read

Five UCT women selected for prestigious fellowship

The Mawazo fellowship supports African women scholars driving innovative research and policy solutions across Africa.

06 Aug 2025 - 6 min read Women’s Month

Kevin Onrust on his pride at being associated with UCT

Kevin Onrust, campus cleaner at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences, feels energised by his work at the university.

31 Jul 2025 - 4 min read

Vibrant sports field comes to life in Mbekweni The Langabuya Primary School multi-purpose sports field, a 10-year project of UCT’s Drakenstein Child Health Study, is now open. 30 Jul 2025

A transformative step towards scientific inclusion The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at UCT hosted MCBEngage, a three-day job shadowing programme that represented a vital step toward widening access to science education and careers. 28 Jul 2025

Reimagining health systems for wellbeing – a Collective Conversation UCT conversation series explores how health systems can be transformed to better support holistic wellbeing. 18 Jul 2025

Global shortcomings in life-saving surgery highlighted A new study has also revealed that 3.5 million adults die within 30 days of surgery every year. 16 Jul 2025

Oppenheimer Fellowship will advance childhood brain research Paediatric neurosurgeon, Professor Anthony Figaji, of UCT’s Neuroscience Institute, has been awarded the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship for his pioneering research into childhood brain injury. 16 Jul 2025

UCT student champions hearing health UCT student Fisokuhle Makhanya has dedicated his time to educating underserved communities on the importance of hearing health. 14 Jul 2025

Academic calls for emotional leadership in healthcare Prof Jacqueline Hoare has penned an article around the emotional toll of South Africa’s public healthcare crisis. 23 Jun 2025

UCT researchers shortlisted for top science awards UCT celebrates research stronghold with multiple finalists in South Africa’s premier science and innovation awards. 20 Jun 2025

King’s honour for UCT academic UCT’s Prof Lucie Cluver has been honoured for lifesaving research on African adolescents. 19 Jun 2025

Redefining child protection using AI The winners of the UCT-Harvard surgical hackathon are looking to champion children’s bodily autonomy on a global stage. Here’s how. 13 Jun 2025 Youth Month

Gene-editing breakthrough: UCT in landmark trial In a global first for Africa, UCT is participating in a clinical trial to reprogramme genes and halt hereditary angioedema. 13 Jun 2025

From our hospital’s wards to the Budget Speech A UCT Department of Medicine undergraduate is making waves at government level by shining a light on the dire state of public healthcare. 12 Jun 2025

View Faculty of Health Sciences archive