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Inspiring Young Minds: UCT’s Summer School Programme at Masiphumelele
UCT’s Summer School programme, in collaboration with IkamvaYouth, is inspiring young minds in Masiphumelele. Experts in anaesthesia and astronomy opened up new worlds for eager learners at the summer school class on 22 June 2024.
26 Jun 2024
Do socio-cultural contexts drive antimicrobial resistance?
UCT’s Assoc Prof Esmita Charani’s latest research studies why socio-cultural contexts need to be taken into consideration to mitigate antimicrobial resistance.
25 Jun 2024
How to curb the global spread of Non-Communicable Diseases
In Lara Dugas’s final MasterScience chapter, she explores effective strategies to tackle the global rise of NCDs – including nutrition policies, innovative climate solutions and improved healthcare access.
21 Jun 2024
Drivers of Non-Communicable Diseases: Lessons from low-income countries
AXA Chair in Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology, Lara Dugas, and the University of Cape Town uncover the main drivers behind the global spread of NCDs in low-income regions and the global implications.
21 Jun 2024
Non-Communicable Diseases: The silent pandemic
Did you know that more than a quarter of people in both low and middle-income countries are struggling with obesity and being overweight?
21 Jun 2024
UCT-led project awarded £500 000 to fast-track research on antimicrobial resistance
This year, AMRoots scooped third place in the prestigious Trinty Challenge. The award will accelerate research on antimicrobial resistance in small-scale farming communities.
18 Jun 2024
Transforming Child Healthcare in Africa
UCT’s African Paediatric Fellowship Programme (APFP) is transforming child healthcare in Africa by training a new generation of paediatric leaders.
05 Jun 2024
Youth Month: ‘Time Hacks’ keeps students’ schedule in check
Zukile Ntentema has developed a time management programme that he delivers via WhatsApp to keep students on top of their game.
04 Jun 2024
Youth Month
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