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UCT funding to support cost-effective manufacturing of pharmaceuticals in South Africa
The manufacturing and availability of medicines in sub-Saharan Africa will receive a major boost with the injection of R13 million to UCT’s H3D.
12 Apr 2023
R2m partnership to strengthen capacity in cleft surgery for sub-Saharan Africa
Operation Smile has signed a two-year partnership with UCT’s Global Surgery Division aimed at strengthening the surgical workforce and research capacity in the region.
11 Apr 2023
‘In a word: wonderful’ – interim VC oversees prodigious March capping ceremonies
UCT’s interim vice-chancellor, Emeritus Professor Daya Reddy, said he had a lovely experience capping students during the university’s autumn graduation ceremonies.
06 Apr 2023
UCT retains excellence in the education of professional accountants
UCT has retained its excellence in the education of professional accountants through the SAICA Initial Test of Competence.
06 Apr 2023
Newly minted UCT graduates put best fashion foot forward
Celebration, ululation, fashion and joy were the themes during the UCT’s autumn graduation.
05 Apr 2023
It’s a wrap: Week-long graduation festival draws to an end
The curtain closed on a 15-ceremony graduation season in the Sarah Baartman Hall on Friday, 31 March, the end of a week which saw 5 214 graduands capped.
05 Apr 2023
Sports Science Institute, UCT ‘joined at the hip’ for research, education
The Sports Science Institute of South Africa and UCT share a relationship strengthened by research, education, clinical work, and sporting excellence.
05 Apr 2023
‘I am grateful to God and my ancestors for getting me to this point’
Zintle Mtsheke joins the strong contingent of successful students who have graduated during UCT’s March ceremonies.
05 Apr 2023
From research to real-world utility: a UCT spin-off’s journey
A UCT spin-off company has set its sights on shifting animal health management in the global aquaculture industry.
04 Apr 2023
UCT hosts German Education and Research minister for updates on German-funded research projects
The Catalysis Institute at UCT recently hosted German minister of Education and Research, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, who received updates on German-funded green energy research projects.
04 Apr 2023
Faculty of Science caps more than 500 graduates
UCT’s Faculty of Science celebrated the achievements of 563 graduates at two graduation ceremonies in March 2023. The number of graduates included 11 doctoral candidates.
03 Apr 2023
‘Embrace change’, chancellor urges new graduates
UCT Chancellor Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe encouraged graduates to embrace and learn from change as they step out into the world as newly qualified professionals.
03 Apr 2023
Francis Wilson (1939–2022): Visionary scholar with mud on his boots
Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson (1939–2022), founder of SALDRU, died on 24 April aged 82, leaving an indelible mark on UCT – and on many lives.
29 Apr 2022
SA healthcare workers lack critical knowledge on new ARV
Briony Chisholm, a PhD student at UCT is committed to helping healthcare workers understand the antiretroviral drug, dolutegravir.
29 Apr 2022
Tribute to Francis Wilson (and Dudley Horner)
Debbie Budlender, a former deputy chair of Council, pays tribute to Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson.
29 Apr 2022
Francis Wilson: A heart on fire, with a mind on ice
Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson, the renowned founder of SALDRU, has died at the age of 82.
29 Apr 2022
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Satellite centre to fast-track new antibiotics discovery as drug resistance rises
By joining forces, UCT’s H3D Centre and Johnson & Johnson hope to develop new drugs to counter rising antimicrobial resistance, now listed among the WHO’s top 10 priorities.
28 Apr 2022
Son of Africa, we salute you
Former UCT Vice Chancellor Dr Mamphela Ramphele pays tribute to Emeritus Professor Francis Wilson.
28 Apr 2022
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