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UCT prof addresses top-performing students The NSTF hosted a webinar as part of its Motivational Talks Programme in which UCT’s head of Global Surgery, Prof Salome Maswime, delivered an inspirational address. 20 Sep 2023
Med student’s stellar academic record paves way for elective abroad Moses Malebana, an MBChB student at UCT, has been awarded an elective abroad and will spend two months at the Medical University of Graz in Austria. 19 Sep 2023
UCT medical students raise R500 000 for the Smile Foundation 05 Sep 2023
Luyanda Hlongwa - My journey to immunology Valuing our Stories - As a Faculty, we have embarked on a journey to value the stories of our community. Our shared story is a mosaic of multiple journeys – punctuated by stories of success and failure, of courage and fearfulness, of change and challenge, of pain and prejudice, of growth and revival, of sadness and renewal. It is a story of promise and possibility, crystallised by the First Nations people who first inhabited this sacred land on which the Faculty is built, and named it |gamirodi !khaes or ‘Place of the Stars’. A place where the stars continue to illuminate our work and our community. Luyanda Hlongwa, born and raised in Pietermaritzburg, in a small village called KwaQanda, tells us of his journey in the field of immunology. 04 Sep 2023
Clinical studies bring GIFT of sexual health closer for women Close to 700 women will be involved in the validation of the Genital Inflammation Test (GIFT) developed at the University of Cape Town (UCT). 04 Sep 2023 Republished
Telemedicine increases access to safe abortion care A study conducted into the efficacy of telemedicine abortion revealed that the model is safe and effective and a viable alternative to the conventional medical procedure. 28 Sep 2022
World Suicide Prevention Day: ‘Creating hope through action’ A World Health Organization day of observance, World Suicide Prevention Day aims to sensitise the world on suicide and reduce its stigma. 09 Sep 2022
UCT researchers honoured at the NRF awards UCT researchers have been honoured for their research at the NRF awards, while others were added to the NRF’s list of A-rated scholars.    02 Sep 2022
UCT researcher selected for African fellowship Dr Bessie Malila investigates developing a platform that can be used for testing and validating emerging and existing telemedicine and mHealth solutions. 01 Sep 2022
International students can get vaccinated Sharon Mogale, a UCT final year medical student and UCT SRC international students’ coordinator, calls for a more inclusive vaccine strategy and vaccine solidarity. 29 Sep 2021
The evolution of COVID-19: how long until it stops mutating? UCT Associate Professor Darren Martin is tracking the virus responsible for the biggest global health emergency of modern times. 27 Sep 2021
New test to diagnose vaginal inflammation could help reduce risk of HIV infection A UCT team have come up with a new way to test for asymptomatic vaginal infections in women in resource-poor settings. 20 Sep 2021 Republished
Investment critical for lucrative plant-based vaccine market University of Cape Town scientist have successfully reported the expression of the near-full length SARS-CoV-2 spike vaccine in plants. 17 Sep 2021
Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert of gratitude for healthcare workers In honour of healthcare workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra performed the Concert of Gratitude. 16 Sep 2021
Vitamin D deficiency does not increase TB risk in young children A study by UCT and Boston University researchers examines whether Vitamin D is linked to subsequent TB in young children. 14 Sep 2021
Providing excellent nursing care for Africa’s children UCT’s Harry Crossley Children’s Nursing Development Unit continually finds opportunities to strengthen paediatric nursing practices on the African continent. 10 Sep 2021
UCT first in Africa in the world rankings UCT has retained the top spot in Africa on the Times Higher Education rankings. 06 Sep 2021
UCT launches the Community of Hope Vaccination Centre The UCT Community of Hope Vaccination Centre officially launched on 30 August 2021. 01 Sep 2021
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