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UCT scientific prowess – top researchers scoop NRF awards
Several top University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers were honoured with prestigious accolades at this year's National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards. The awards celebrate the country’s top researchers, scientists and research teams for their work towards advancing knowledge and helping society address and overcome challenges through research.
12 Sep 2024
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UCT joins global coalition to expand higher education access for refugees
In response to the urgent need for improved higher education programmes and support services for refugees and their communities, the University of Cape Town (UCT) is among several leading universities from three continents who launched the Global University Academy (GUA) to develop a universal higher education model. Universities based in Africa, Europe, and North America formed the GUA following a workshop hosted by the University of Oslo in June 2024.
12 Sep 2024
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UCT professor to tackle gender-based violence and femicide in her lecture
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Floretta Boonzaier will present her groundbreaking lecture, " Finding Hope and Healing While Researching Violence: Decolonial Feminist Explorations into Gender-Based Violence and Femicide ," on Wednesday, 11 September 2024 at 17:30 SAST in the Chris Hani Lecture Theatre, University Avenue North, upper campus.
11 Sep 2024
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UCT leading the way in women’s health innovation: GIFT device offers early detection of STIs
The University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with global and local partners, is at the forefront of a revolutionary development in women’s health, which is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the Genital Inflammation Test (GIFT) – an innovative and user-friendly device aimed at detecting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) in asymptomatic women.
11 Sep 2024
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Prof Debbie Bradshaw receives hon doc during spring graduation
During the Faculty of Health Sciences graduation ceremony on Tuesday, 3 September, the University of Cape Town (UCT) awarded renowned biostatistician and epidemiologist, Professor Debbie Bradshaw with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field locally and abroad.
11 Sep 2024
Graduands, loved ones toast new beginnings
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Sarah Baartman Hall came alive with festive atmosphere as graduates, who were dressed to the nines, their loved ones and academics who contributed to their success celebrated an end to an era … and the start of new beginnings.
11 Sep 2024
Study links personal and work-related factors with low resilience among doctors and ambulance personnel
The South African healthcare system is grappling with myriad challenges, placing immense pressure on healthcare workers (HCWs) who require exceptional resilience to navigate these difficulties. Psychological resilience is imperative for enabling effective adaptation in the face of such demanding environments.
10 Sep 2024
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