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COVID-19 in the continent’s children: UK award supports new research A new study headed by UCT’s Professor Heather Zar promises fresh insight into understanding the determinants of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 in children in Africa. 30 Oct 2020
“COVID-19 free” hospitals to curb delayed surgeries Coronavirus has resulted in the postponement of millions of surgeries worldwide. According to a global-scale study “COVID-19 free” hospitals, designated for performing surgeries and treating patients recovering from operations, were instituted to mitigate this problem. These hospitals have meant the difference between life and death for many patients. Published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology the paper addressing this was co-authored by the CovidSurg Collaborative. 29 Oct 2020
‘Incredible baptism’ for new Health Sciences dean UCTʼs new dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences has paid tribute to the commitment, compassion and resilience of the facultyʼs staff and students. 28 Oct 2020
UCT sports scientists celebrate Tour de France win Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar’s extraordinary 2020 Tour de France victory was widely celebrated, not least by his medical team from UCTʼs Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. 28 Oct 2020
UCT rises in research rankings The University of Cape Town (UCT) has leaped 18 places in the US News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings, and is ranked 9th in the world for infectious diseases in the subject rankings. 26 Oct 2020
Studying the immune system’s response to COVID-19 A team of researchers at UCT is studying the immune system’s response to COVID-19 to establish how long immunity lasts after patients recover from the virus. 23 Oct 2020
UCT boasts three new African Academy of Sciences fellows The African Academy of Sciences has elected three UCT academics as fellows for their significant contributions to the advancement of science in Africa. 19 Oct 2020
National physical activity policy for COVID-19 and beyond COVID-19 has highlighted the need for a multi-faceted national plan for physical activity to underpin the country’s health development. 19 Oct 2020
Podcast series ‘dissects’ racism in clinical practice The first of a series of podcasts organised by several UCT societies aims to be a springboard for building a more transformed healthcare sector. 13 Oct 2020
UCT Plus recognises rocketing COVID-19 student volunteerism UCT students who have been volunteering at the COVID-19 front lines will now have their efforts formally recognised on their academic transcripts. 12 Oct 2020
Staff awards: nominate colleagues or apply now Time is running out to nominate colleagues or apply for one of three Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards. 09 Oct 2020
Social Responsiveness Award nominations are open Nominations for UCT’s prestigious Social Responsiveness Award are open, and university staff are encouraged to nominate their peers. 09 Oct 2020
Res4Res winners’ creative works speak out Women students took the laurels in the Res4Res Virtual Festival 2020, with creative works that highlight sociopolitical issues in South Africa. 08 Oct 2020
Social Responsiveness Award: a unique study on youth and HIV Dr Rebecca Hodes has won UCT’s Social Responsiveness Award for a unique, collaborative study on youth vertically infected with HIV. 08 Oct 2020
TLC2020: teaching as a form of social responsiveness A panel discussion at UCT’s Teaching and Learning Conference 2020 showcased the work of four academics who use their teaching as a form of social responsiveness. 07 Oct 2020
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