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Chronic pain linked to disability in SA A new UCT-led research study provides a clear picture of how pain affects South Africans’ daily life and functioning. 30 Mar 2026

Early-life exposures on lung function in African preschool children Shaakira Chaya’s PhD on early-life exposures on lung infection has left a curious query: can impacts can be reversed as children grow? 30 Mar 2026

Innocent Francis simultaneously completes PhD, subspeciality training in gastroenterology Innocent Francis will graduate with his PhD in medicine on the 31 March. 30 Mar 2026

PET-CTs, AI-interpreted chest X-rays can predict TB The PET-CT is said to be the most sensitive imaging tool for research and revealed a wide spectrum of lung abnormalities in participants. 27 Mar 2026

Celebrating half a decade of developing leaders in global surgery The Executive Leadership in Global Surgery programme has nurtured a pipeline of global surgery leaders committed to improving surgical access for vulnerable populations. 26 Mar 2026

Be quick to click: Launch of the Seatbelt Convincer The simulator offers a powerful, experiential demonstration of the life-saving impact of seatbelt use. 23 Mar 2026

UCT study pioneers microbiome-based treatment for bacterial vaginosis A collaborative study by researchers from UCT and other institutions has successfully isolated and characterised vaginal bacteria from South African women. 19 Mar 2026

UCT-led project supports adolescent mothers through referral process Assoc Prof Elona Toska delivered a presentation underscoring the Hey Baby study during the 3rd African Workshop on Women and HIV. 16 Mar 2026

Waheed Amanjee reflects on ‘deeply meaningful’ Abe Bailey Travel Bursary Waheed Amanjee spent an unforgettable three weeks in the United Kingdom as part of the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary programme. 02 Mar 2026

UCT, Harvard partnership brings surgical hackathon to Cape Town The hackathon marks a significant milestone in the UCT–Harvard partnership, fostering stronger academic ties and expanding avenues for future research collaborations. 31 Mar 2025

Bridging the gap between upper campus and the health sciences Leadership is all about service, says Blessing Gumbu, a 2024 Student Leadership Award recipient who opened the doors of Health Sciences societies to upper campus students. 27 Mar 2025

International student’s rocky road to graduation After a few stops and starts, Innocent Biringanine will graduate with his degree in audiology. 26 Mar 2025

SHAWCO – committed to building healthy, well-rounded communities SHAWCO’s mom and baby clinic was held in Hout Bay on Saturday, 22 March. 25 Mar 2025

Meet the neuroscience star who’s using tech to decode the brain Simamkele Bongo topped the class in matric, excelled during his MBChB degree and will soon graduate with an honours degree. 24 Mar 2025

Addressing the comorbidity challenge around TB in SA This World TB Day we highlight some of this work being done by researchers at UCT who are working to address the comorbidity challenge of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV: a serious public health threat. 24 Mar 2025

A journey of leadership and impact Rirhandzu Mkhari is a recipient of a 2024 Student Leadership Award. She will be graduating with a BSc Honours in Infectious Disease and Immunology on 2 April 2025. 24 Mar 2025

Tackling the challenges of tuberculosis in South Africa Researchers at the UCT Faculty of Health Sciences are working to tackle TB on many fronts. To commemorate World TB Day, we spotlight a few examples of cutting-edge TB research at UCT. 24 Mar 2025

Turn PEPFAR funding freeze crisis into opportunity The PEPFAR funding freeze has impacted millions of South Africans living with HIV. 14 Mar 2025

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