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H3D and LifeArc collaborate to combat silent AMR pandemic UCT has joined forces with LifeArc to launch the Centre for Translational AMR Research Programme. 26 Nov 2024

Kelly Chibale elected to the US National Academy of Medicine Prof Kelly Chibale has been elected as an international member of the US National Academy of Medicine for pioneering infectious disease drug discovery on the African continent. 26 Nov 2024

‘A watershed moment for women’s health’ UCT’s Perinatal Mental Health Project was a key contributor to South Africa’s long-awaited updated National Integrated Maternal and Perinatal Care Guidelines. 26 Nov 2024

Acceptance and faith: how master’s student Saad Naveed rebuilt his life after tragedy 19 Nov 2024

Fiona Mulaudzi: the inspiring face climbing the ranks 15 Nov 2024

Closing the mental healthcare gaps that leave hundreds behind Research by a UCT PhD candidate reveals that care is deficient for South Africans living with severe mental health conditions upon discharge from psychiatric facilities. 14 Nov 2024

Controlling the diabetes crisis: Insights from UCT researchers on World Diabetes Day  As we mark World Diabetes Day, we showcase work done at UCT to better understand the impact of, and drive policy around, diabetes management. 14 Nov 2024

Study shows 10% of children in high-burden TB settings may develop the disease by age 10 Recent research has revealed a high risk of TB infection and disease in children up to 10 years old who live in areas where TB spread is common. 12 Nov 2024

Designing for a sustainable continent and planet Prof Sudesh Sivarasu delivered his inaugural lecture on 24 October. 12 Nov 2024

UCT researcher wins ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal At the recent ASSAf annual awards, a UCT researcher received the prestigious Gold Medal, while nine others were inaugurated as new members of the academy, with one also joining SAYAS. 08 Nov 2024

People need to play Neuropsychology expert Prof Mark Solms of UCT’s Neuroscience Institute delivered a lecture to university alumni as part of the Legacy Society’s drive to attract endowments. 05 Nov 2024

Global south healthcare workers empowered to tackle complex diseases The Knowledge Translation Unit’s Practical Approach to Care Kit supports primary healthcare professionals in the face of mounting disease burden. 04 Nov 2024

UCT’s Open Textbook awardee had students at heart when devising book Nomusa Ntinga’s physiotherapy terminology e-book is the winner of UCT’s 2023 Open Textbook Award. 30 Nov 2023

Study reaffirms importance of developing nationwide pollen-monitoring system The nationwide pollen-monitoring study is the country’s first-ever aerospora monitoring system. 30 Nov 2023

Exploring the nexus of obstetric violence and mental ill-health To address the critical issues surrounding maternal health and mental well-being, the Perinatal Mental Health Project organised an event on 23 November. 29 Nov 2023

‘Huiswaarts’: Sutherland Nine laid to rest in the ground of their ancestors The three-day programme to restore the sacred remains of the Sutherland Nine to their ancestral home culminated in their burial in the town’s historic Anglo–Boer cemetery. 28 Nov 2023

Poignant moment as Sutherland Nine make final journey home On Friday, 24 November, more than 100 years after UCT unethically acquired nine skeletal remains for teaching and learning purposes, the Sutherland Nine made their final journey home. 28 Nov 2023

Bringing home the expertise to tackle TB Based at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Associate Professor Suraj Parihar received a distinguished award to build capacity in immuno-metabolic and immuno-genetic research at UCT. 28 Nov 2023

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