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Considering global perspectives on the University of the Future At an event held last month, UCT continued its conversations around the University of the Future. 10 Sep 2024
Study links personal and work-related factors with low resilience among doctors and ambulance personnel The South African healthcare system is grappling with myriad challenges, placing immense pressure on healthcare workers (HCWs) who require exceptional resilience to navigate these difficulties. Psychological resilience is imperative for enabling effective adaptation in the face of such demanding environments. 10 Sep 2024 Media release
For women, by women: FemFEST is on in October UCT’s Commercial Development unit is gearing up for a celebration of women this October. 10 Sep 2024
Pearly Joubert chats MSc in Neuroscience, Women in Science Award Pearly Joubert’s MSc in Neuroscience explores whether acupuncture can aid healing following an ischemic stroke. 10 Sep 2024
Nominations open for VC’s Excellence Awards 2024 The Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards committee invite you to nominate individuals or teams who have made a profound impact at UCT. 09 Sep 2024
In remembrance: Richard Drummond It is with heartfelt sympathy that we write to inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Richard Drummond (62), on Saturday, 17 August 2024. 09 Sep 2024
Celebrating our emerging global leaders in health sciences HIV-related research at UCT will receive a boost as three researchers are awarded prestigious grants to improve health outcomes of people living with HIV.  09 Sep 2024
Decolonise law to reflect plural and diverse patterns of society – UCT study Current legal definitions of authorship, specifically in the field of copyright law, reflect Euro-American sensitivities, and neglect African ways of thinking and knowing. 09 Sep 2024 Media release
Salome Maswime elected to lead WHO’s collaborating centre UCT’s Prof Salome Maswime has been selected to lead the World Health Organization’s latest Collaborating Centre for Integrated Clinical Care. 09 Sep 2024
Delaying the just energy transition could prove costly – UCT economists Recent research by economists at the University of Cape Town (UCT) suggests that delaying the just energy transition (JET) could be expensive, especially in light of evolving trade protocols that are increasingly calling for environmentally friendly alternatives, such as electric vehicles or green steel. 09 Sep 2024 Media release
Bridging the gaps in cancer care: UCT’s academic calls for a comprehensive, patient-centered approach Associate Professor Tasleem Ras of the University of Cape Town (UCT) has presented a real-life case study that illustrated some of the difficulties that South African cancer patients encounter while trying to access the public health system and the extreme pressure that front-line healthcare providers endure. 09 Sep 2024 Media release
An emotional homage of a UCT graduate A beautiful tribute to Sepedi culture: Lebogang Nkopodi’s attire reflects both her heritage and a heartfelt commemoration of her late mother. 06 Sep 2024
UCT celebrates latest PhD graduates UCT celebrated the achievements of its PhD students during a dinner hosted by Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe. 06 Sep 2024
Supporting our researchers to compete on the international funding stage The Faculty of Health Sciences has a team dedicated to helping researchers secure international grants. 06 Sep 2024
Xhosa pride on graduation day – a powerful statement about cultural identity A bold display of cultural pride: Msindisi Sixhanti graduates in traditional Xhosa attire, celebrating his roots. 06 Sep 2024
Coveted NRF P-rating win for emerging UCT researchers Three P-rated researchers emerge out of UCT through NRF recognition. 05 Sep 2024
Significant number of blood donors testing positive for HIV are also on antiretroviral treatment – UCT study Approximately 10% of the blood donors who test positive for HIV are also on antiretroviral drugs, suggesting that they were aware of their HIV status at the time of donating, a University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD research into the intersection of the HIV epidemic and blood donation in South Africa has found. 05 Sep 2024 Media release
The familiar story of an African patient During an interactive discussion, Assoc Prof Tasleem Ras unpacked some of the challenges patients face at primary healthcare level. 05 Sep 2024
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