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UCT awarded two new SAMRC extramural units Two of the four new South African Medical Research Council Extramural Research Units have been awarded to UCT to develop critical health research in the country. 30 Aug 2022
Trainees laud UCT’s African Paediatric Fellowship Programme UCT’s African Paediatric Fellowship Programme received praise from trainees at a paediatric symposium held on 24 August 2022. 29 Aug 2022
Towards deep transformation In a lecture focused on deep transformation, Prof Jonathan Jansen illuminated how the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine can further UCT’s Vision 2030. 18 Aug 2022
‘We must take men along on that journey’ Men must be part of disrupting the intergenerational cycle of violence against women and children, Professor Shanaaz Mathews said in her inaugural lecture. 15 Aug 2022
Women’s Month: Celebrating Lynette Denny – fearless leader and champion for women’s health On Wednesday, 10 August, UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences hosted a thanksgiving event in honour of Professor Lynette Denny. 12 Aug 2022
Women’s Month: UCT-led clinic a ‘godsend’ in the fight against cervical cancer On Monday, 8 August, the Khayelitsha Cervical Cancer Screening Project celebrated 27 years in service of the community. 11 Aug 2022
Four women at the IDM awarded grants geared for upskilling and capacity development The institute’s Transformation Committee awarded four grants to PASS (two) and postdoctoral research fellows (two) to pursue developmental activities and opportunities through travel support. 04 Aug 2022
Two international awards for UCT’s Katherine Antel UCT researcher Dr Katherine Antel has received two international awards for work in HIV-associated lymphoma 02 Aug 2022
‘Proud moment’ as UCT and Western Cape Government launch world-class vaccination centre In partnership with the Western Cape Government, UCT has launched the Community of Hope Vaccination Centre on the Forest Hill Residence precinct in Mowbray. 31 Aug 2021
Neuroscience moves closer to understanding brain development Wellcome Leap has awarded UCT’s Professor Kirsten Donald a multimillion dollar contract for neuroscience research. 31 Aug 2021
UCT’s Dr Virginie Rozot awarded Wellcome Leap grant for TB research UCT’s Dr Virginie Rozot, a research officer at the South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative, has been awarded a multi-year contract as part of Wellcome Leap’s Delta Tissue programme. 31 Aug 2021
UCT staff join national inoculation drive to combat COVID-19 On Tuesday, 3 August 2021, Jammie Shuttles carried hundreds of University of Cape Town (UCT) workers to a vaccination site at the Metro Emergency Medical Service (EMS) centre in Pinelands. 30 Aug 2021
Study shows midlife metabolism is a myth Two UCT professors contributed to groundbreaking research on energy expenditure across the human lifespan now published in a major science journal. 27 Aug 2021
UCT researcher to present novel COVID-19 study at global cardiology congress A major study investigating the relationship between COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease and led by Professor Karen Sliwa will be presented at a global cardiology congress. 27 Aug 2021
UCT, Western Cape Government to launch Community of Hope Vaccination Centre The UCT and Western Cape Government Community of Hope Vaccination Centre will boast 12 vaccination stations and five patient check in points. 27 Aug 2021
Tania de Villiers shines spotlight on role of nurses in GBV interventions UCT’s new head of nursing, Dr Tania de Villiers, is on a mission to strengthen the division’s focus on community service and social responsiveness during her tenure. 25 Aug 2021
UCT Surgical Society’s annual Scrub Run needs your donation The UCT Surgical Society hopes to raise more than R100 000 for Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital during their annual Scrub Run. 24 Aug 2021
Understanding post-operative deaths in Africa – new study A study involving UCT academics details a landmark trial that attempted to address the problem of post-operative deaths in Africa. 24 Aug 2021
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