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VC’s Campus-wide Conversations: Creating safe spaces for difficult conversations at UCT In the next few days, we will launch facilitated VC’s Campus-wide Conversations aimed at restoring unity in our UCT community as well as to establish a new culture of compassion, kindness and ubuntu. 13 Dec 2024
Lenacapavir Named 2024 Breakthrough of the Year: A New Era in HIV Prevention The fight against HIV has reached a historic milestone with Science naming Lenacapavir its 2024 Breakthrough of the Year . 13 Dec 2024
Honorary doctorate for Kelly Chibale Leiden University in the Netherlands will confer an honorary doctorate on Prof Kelly Chibale on 7 February 2025. 13 Dec 2024
Fond farewells at Council year-end function The UCT Council bid farewell to three longstanding and valued members of the UCT community at its year-end function on 6 December. 12 Dec 2024
Leading in TB research earns Prof Keertan Dheda the 2023 Alan Pifer Award Prof Keertan Dheda, the Head of the Division of Pulmonology, received the 2023 Alan Pifer Award for leading TB research with profound societal impact. 12 Dec 2024
25 years of HIV/AIDS research and activism The Centre for Integrated Data and Epidemiological Research hosted an event on 5 December to celebrate its achievements and officially adopt its new name. 12 Dec 2024
The Motherload Project levels up – includes fathers’ voices to effect change The Motherload Project has entered phase two, which will include the perspectives of a valuable figure in the family: the father. 12 Dec 2024
Research-related developments and other updates The University of Cape Town (UCT) has shared a number of research-related updates – including the new Research Misconduct Policy, the Research Finance Gate (RFG) rollout and preparations for the QS 2026 Reputation Surveys. These initiatives reflect UCT’s commitment to excellence. 12 Dec 2024
Honouring excellence: Prof Keertan Dheda honoured with UCT's Alan Pifer Award Professor Keertan Dheda received the 2023 Alan Pifer Award for his groundbreaking contributions to tuberculosis (TB) research. 12 Dec 2024
Unlocking the future of medicine UCT’s H3D launched the Centre for Translational AMR Research on 3 December, backed by a substantial £5 million investment from LifeArc. 12 Dec 2024
Supporting UCT’s postdoctoral research fellows Acknowledging the immense value of postdoctoral research fellows, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has implemented various initiatives to support and recognise their contributions. 12 Dec 2024
Recognising and celebrating the achievements of UCT’s communication and marketing specialists The MACE Excellence Awards recently honoured the world-class achievements of UCT’s Communication and Marketing Department, who collectively walked away with nine awards. 11 Dec 2024
Govt must work with civil society to make our communities safer for women, kids As we observe 16 days of activism to end violence against women and children, we ask if SA can deliver on its promises. And if fulfilled, will these pledges be enough to end violence? 11 Dec 2024
A gendered epidemic: addressing the intersection of HIV, women, and child health In the wake of World AIDS Day on 1 December and at the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism against women and child abuse we shine a light on the relationship between the HIV pandemic and gender.  11 Dec 2024
End-of-year support service by SWS The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Student Wellness Service (SWS) will continue providing services leading to and during the festive period to support students in effectively accessing health services as and when needed. 11 Dec 2024
Important update: New Research Misconduct Policy effective 1 March 2025 The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) revised and Council-approved Policy for Breach of Research Ethics Codes and Allegations of Misconduct in Research informally known as the Research Misconduct Policy. 11 Dec 2024
The role of healthcare professionals in tackling the root causes of violence Violence is a scourge in South Africa. In his inaugural lecture, Prof Sithombo Maqungo asks what the role of the clinician is in tackling its root causes. 10 Dec 2024
In remembrance: Mr Lindani Mahlentle It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Mr Lindani Mahlentle (41). 09 Dec 2024
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