Welcome to the University of Cape Town News
Wamkelekile, Welkom
Aspen strengthens support for Poisons Information Centre The Poisons Information Centre had a special meet-and-greet with Dr Stavros Nicolaou, the group senior executive at Aspen Pharmacare on Tuesday, 8 October. 11 Oct 2024
Stepping-stones: the role of internal funding in supporting research careers While internal research funding is limited the Faculty of Health Sciences aims to strategically allocate internal funding to help young researchers launch their careers. 21 Sep 2024
‘It’s about convenience for the patient’ SHAWCO makes hay while the sun shines with ‘biggest of the year’ family day clinic in Hout Bay. 19 Sep 2024
Stellar scholars earn place in UCT’s College of Fellows Four esteemed UCT academics, whose work has contributed to global knowledge in their fields, have claimed their place in the College of Fellows. 18 Sep 2024
Counting the pennies: how the FHS research finance team ensures funding keeps flowing Funding is critical to research, but the mismanagement of research funds could have catastrophic consequences. 13 Sep 2024
Pearly Joubert chats MSc in Neuroscience, Women in Science Award Pearly Joubert’s MSc in Neuroscience explores whether acupuncture can aid healing following an ischemic stroke. 10 Sep 2024
Celebrating our emerging global leaders in health sciences HIV-related research at UCT will receive a boost as three researchers are awarded prestigious grants to improve health outcomes of people living with HIV.  09 Sep 2024
Salome Maswime elected to lead WHO’s collaborating centre UCT’s Prof Salome Maswime has been selected to lead the World Health Organization’s latest Collaborating Centre for Integrated Clinical Care. 09 Sep 2024
Supporting our researchers to compete on the international funding stage The Faculty of Health Sciences has a team dedicated to helping researchers secure international grants. 06 Sep 2024
Coveted NRF P-rating win for emerging UCT researchers Three P-rated researchers emerge out of UCT through NRF recognition. 05 Sep 2024
The familiar story of an African patient During an interactive discussion, Assoc Prof Tasleem Ras unpacked some of the challenges patients face at primary healthcare level. 05 Sep 2024
Surf therapy nurtures process of ‘self-discovery’ among children with disabilities Roxy Davis’ master’s was upgraded to a PhD because of the niche area of her research study. 04 Sep 2024
Dr Zuleiga ‘Julie’ Jaffer: parent, student, facilitator, lecturer and provocateur Dr Zuleiga ‘Julie’ Jaffer is a 1975 medical graduate who delivered a speech at her class’s 40th anniversary in 2015, recounting her experiences. 30 Aug 2024
Women’s Month: Exploring the science of the brain Dr Nynke Groenewold is working to better understand the human brain, particularly to identify where and how psychiatric disorders manifest and intervene appropriately. 30 Aug 2024
Celebrating women who shape the scientific workplace During Women’s Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women across all roles within the IDM. 30 Aug 2024
Grade 11 learners converge at UCT for health sciences open day The Division of Human Genetics hosted the 13th annual Learners’ Open Day on Monday, 26 August. 28 Aug 2024
Meet Benny, a UCT stalwart Babalwa Dumezweni, known affectionately as Benny, has been a part of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) story for 21 years. 28 Aug 2024
Grace, grit carried Bridget Longla through gruelling PhD Despite a civil war and the loss of several loved ones, Bridget Longla persevered and has attained her PhD in Disability Studies. 28 Aug 2024
Load More
TOP