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UCT study empowers medical students through AI and open educational resources Research by UCT’s DOT4D has brought to light an innovative approach in medical education, leveraging AI to empower students in creating open educational resources. 20 Feb 2024
Med student’s elective abroad ‘memorable, magical, meaningful’ After a few weeks, UCT med student Moses Malebana concluded a successful elective at the Medical University of Graz. 15 Feb 2024
Three UCT academics among Clarivate’s highly cited list UCT’s Prof Estelle (Vicki) Lambert, Prof Dan Stein, and Assoc Prof Darren Martin have been included on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list. 08 Feb 2024
Don’t take hearing loss for granted Lebogang Ramma, a professor in audiology at UCT, delivered the first inaugural lecture of 2024 on Thursday, 1 February. 05 Feb 2024
UCT-led palliative care programme honours ‘life before death’ The Abundant Life Palliative Care programme serves terminally ill patients and their loved ones in Cape Town’s southern suburbs. 01 Feb 2024
Flute from his femur – A researcher’s journey with healthcare tech, AI ‘Bone Flute’ caps Ralph Borland’s collaboration with a Tygerberg Hospital surgeon – and a personal journey that fuses art, research, and his experience as a patient. 27 Feb 2023
Project Flamingo: A beacon of light for patients with breast cancer Thanks to its weekend catch-up surgery initiative, Project Flamingo provides hope to patients with breast cancer. 15 Feb 2023
‘If it’s not a calling, find another job’ – Dr Imtiaz Sooliman Gift of the Givers’ Dr Imtiaz Sooliman set the tone for returning physiotherapy students with a hard-hitting message about mercy, love, care, compassion and ethics. 10 Feb 2023
Executive education for everyone UCT is expanding its offering of executive short courses to help bridge the skills gap between supply and demand in the labour market. 08 Feb 2023
Novel digital medicines information platform – a ‘game-changer’ for sector The digital version of the South African Medicines Formulary is expected to benefit thousands of clinicians beyond South Africa’s borders. 24 Feb 2022
Capacity building and skills development for health innovation in Africa On Friday, 18 February, H3D director, Professor Kelly Chibale, spoke alongside global healthcare and pharmaceutical industry leaders about building scientific capacity in Africa. 22 Feb 2022
T cells take the fight to Omicron Neutralising antibodies are not the only defence against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant – T cells generated during previous infection or vaccination still recognise the new variant. 21 Feb 2022
UCT sets its sights on conquering cancer UCT’s Gynaecological Cancer Research Centre celebrated World Cancer Day 2022 with a screening of the documentary Conquering Cancer at Groote Schuur Hospital on 11 February. 17 Feb 2022
Student publications prove to be purposeful and advanced UCT’s IDM based at the Faculty of Health Sciences hosted an annual Postgraduate Student Publication Competition in December 2021. 14 Feb 2022
Grant supports neuroscience study of childhood tuberculous meningitis Dr Ursula Rohlwink will study tuberculous meningitis in children through a recently awarded Wellcome Trust International Intermediate fellowship. 14 Feb 2022
Maternal anaemia investigated as a global health priority PhD candidate Jessica Ringshaw investigates the impact of maternal anaemia, which can affect foetal brain development. 14 Feb 2022
Harness the power of global partnerships UCT VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng hosted the 5th annual Heads of Mission breakfast at her official residence, Glenara. 11 Feb 2022
Amshuda Sonday’s perfectly timed ad hom promotion UCT’s Associate Professor Amshuda Sonday’s promotion to the professoriate took effect on 1 January 2022. 09 Feb 2022
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