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Music offers vital support for maternal mental health A UCT-led research study demonstrates the value of music when it comes to supporting women during pregnancy and after birth. 22 Apr 2026
Insights into needs of youth exiting care homes An international collaboration between UCT’s Children’s Institute and Queen’s University Belfast has explored the lived experiences of youth exiting alternative care and their needs for a bright, fulfilling future. 20 Apr 2026
Student innovators triumph at health systems hackathon This year’s health systems winning hackathon solution is a patient-facing mobile app that helps individuals manage all their chronic conditions and medication in one place. 15 Apr 2026
Multi-million-rand grant to fast-track heart valve research The research grant will support the expansion of UCT’s synthetic-leaflet heart valve platform for patients with rheumatic heart valve disease. 10 Apr 2026
‘An aura of greatness’: UCT honours the extraordinary life and legacy of Prof Dan Stein Staff colleagues, family members and friends gathered at a packed Groote Schuur Hospital to celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Professor Dan Stein — the long-serving head of the University of Cape Town’s Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health. 09 Apr 2026
Practise the spirt of ubuntu to achieve social accountability During his inaugural lecture, Prof Lionel Green-Thompson’s audience heard that practising the spirt of ubuntu leads to social accountability in healthcare. 09 Apr 2026
Twenty-five years with SATVI: reflections from Ms Ashley Veldsman Senior regulatory specialist for SATVI, Ashley Veldsman, reflects on a career devoted to TB vaccine research and the people at the heart of it. 07 Apr 2026
Cape Town to host 19th International Biocuration Conference The global biocuration community will meet in Cape Town in April as the 19th International Biocuration Conference debuts on the African continent. 07 Apr 2026
Professor Emerita Valerie Mizrahi elected to prestigious US academy With her election as an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Emer Prof Valerie Mizrahi joins the ranks of some of the world’s most distinguished scholars. 30 Apr 2025
UCT prioritises end-of-life care with novel project The five-year study responds to the growing need for palliative care in South Africa. 25 Apr 2025
Surgical hackathon team devises ‘street smart’ solution The groundbreaking UCT–Harvard hackathon incorporated AI in an attempt to improve health systems. 24 Apr 2025
Effective couple communication alters diabetes care, health outcomes Good communication between two partners improves self-diabetes management, which improves overall health outcomes. 24 Apr 2025
How UCT is transforming gender and inclusion UCT has made impressive progress to address gender-based violence on campus and to improve sexual and gender diversity. 15 Apr 2025
Building interdisciplinary partnerships to drive innovation and improve cancer outcomes Three new research grants have been awarded to advance the understanding, prevention and comprehensive management of cancer. 14 Apr 2025
A shared stage, a shared story The recent UCT autumn graduation celebrated many milestones, including a mother and daughter taking to the stage – a moment shared between the two that left a fond memory. 11 Apr 2025
A graduation story across generations In a powerful moment of shared triumph, PhD graduate Rakiya Saidu and her daughter, Aisha Yahaya, graduated together during UCT’s autumn graduation season – a powerful journey shared across generations. 11 Apr 2025
Address SA’s adolescent vaping catastrophe Vaping among teens in South Africa has been described as a public health crisis, and dealing with it is a collective effort. 09 Apr 2025
Empowering next generation of women STEM leaders The 2025 STEM MentHER induction ceremony was held on Friday, 4 April. 08 Apr 2025
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