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UCT Registrar encourages you to get vaccinated UCT’s Registrar, Royston Pillay encourages the UCT community to get their Covid-19 jab. 14 Oct 2021
Unpacking pandemic practices in computational science The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated research in many fields, as scientists around the world plough everything into battling the pandemic. UCT’s Division of Computational Biology is no exception. 14 Oct 2021
Prof Lis Lange encourages you to get vaccinated UCT’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, Prof Lis Lange, encourages the UCT community to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. 11 Oct 2021
Questions about life, mental health and the influence of psychiatry Big questions about the role of mental health professions and living a meaningful life were taken on by UCT academics and others at a recent panel ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month. 08 Oct 2021
UCT COO encourages you to get vaccinated UCT’s chief operating officer Dr Reno Morar encourages the UCT community to get their Covid-19 jab. 08 Oct 2021
UCT VC encourages you to get vaccinated UCT vice-chancellor, Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng shares her COVID-19 vaccination story. 08 Oct 2021
PhD research points to effective treatment of depression in people living with HIV/AIDS A UCT PhD graduate’s research looks at adapting and piloting group interpersonal therapy for the treatment of depressive symptoms in people living with HIV/AIDS. 04 Oct 2021
A leading cause of death in SA, head trauma is under-researched A multi-million-rand grant has enabled further study into traumatic brain injury, under the guidance of Prof Anthony Figaji of UCT’s Paediatric Neurosurgery Unit. 04 Oct 2021
Epilepsy in SA investigated through unique collaboration UCT researcher Dr Joseph Raimondo is investigating epilepsy through his recently awarded Wellcome Trust International Intermediate Fellowship. 01 Oct 2021
New partnership with UCT-based H3D Foundation to strengthen African drug research A UCT foundation and an international pharmaceutical organisation are joining forces to ensure Africa is ready for the next pandemic. 01 Oct 2021
International students can get vaccinated Sharon Mogale, a UCT final year medical student and UCT SRC international students’ coordinator, calls for a more inclusive vaccine strategy and vaccine solidarity. 29 Sep 2021
The evolution of COVID-19: how long until it stops mutating? UCT Associate Professor Darren Martin is tracking the virus responsible for the biggest global health emergency of modern times. 27 Sep 2021
New test to diagnose vaginal inflammation could help reduce risk of HIV infection A UCT team have come up with a new way to test for asymptomatic vaginal infections in women in resource-poor settings. 20 Sep 2021 Republished
Investment critical for lucrative plant-based vaccine market University of Cape Town scientist have successfully reported the expression of the near-full length SARS-CoV-2 spike vaccine in plants. 17 Sep 2021
Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert of gratitude for healthcare workers In honour of healthcare workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra performed the Concert of Gratitude. 16 Sep 2021
Vitamin D deficiency does not increase TB risk in young children A study by UCT and Boston University researchers examines whether Vitamin D is linked to subsequent TB in young children. 14 Sep 2021
Providing excellent nursing care for Africa’s children UCT’s Harry Crossley Children’s Nursing Development Unit continually finds opportunities to strengthen paediatric nursing practices on the African continent. 10 Sep 2021
UCT first in Africa in the world rankings UCT has retained the top spot in Africa on the Times Higher Education rankings. 06 Sep 2021
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