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Honorary doctorate for Kelly Chibale Leiden University in the Netherlands will confer an honorary doctorate on Prof Kelly Chibale on 7 February 2025. 13 Dec 2024
Fond farewells at Council year-end function The UCT Council bid farewell to three longstanding and valued members of the UCT community at its year-end function on 6 December. 12 Dec 2024
Leading in TB research earns Prof Keertan Dheda the 2023 Alan Pifer Award Prof Keertan Dheda, the Head of the Division of Pulmonology, received the 2023 Alan Pifer Award for leading TB research with profound societal impact. 12 Dec 2024
25 years of HIV/AIDS research and activism The Centre for Integrated Data and Epidemiological Research hosted an event on 5 December to celebrate its achievements and officially adopt its new name. 12 Dec 2024
The Motherload Project levels up – includes fathers’ voices to effect change The Motherload Project has entered phase two, which will include the perspectives of a valuable figure in the family: the father. 12 Dec 2024
Honouring excellence: Prof Keertan Dheda honoured with UCT's Alan Pifer Award Professor Keertan Dheda received the 2023 Alan Pifer Award for his groundbreaking contributions to tuberculosis (TB) research. 12 Dec 2024
Unlocking the future of medicine UCT’s H3D launched the Centre for Translational AMR Research on 3 December, backed by a substantial £5 million investment from LifeArc. 12 Dec 2024
Recognising and celebrating the achievements of UCT’s communication and marketing specialists The MACE Excellence Awards recently honoured the world-class achievements of UCT’s Communication and Marketing Department, who collectively walked away with nine awards. 11 Dec 2024
Govt must work with civil society to make our communities safer for women, kids As we observe 16 days of activism to end violence against women and children, we ask if SA can deliver on its promises. And if fulfilled, will these pledges be enough to end violence? 11 Dec 2024
A gendered epidemic: addressing the intersection of HIV, women, and child health In the wake of World AIDS Day on 1 December and at the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism against women and child abuse we shine a light on the relationship between the HIV pandemic and gender.  11 Dec 2024
The role of healthcare professionals in tackling the root causes of violence Violence is a scourge in South Africa. In his inaugural lecture, Prof Sithombo Maqungo asks what the role of the clinician is in tackling its root causes. 10 Dec 2024
Symposium sparks dialogue on national inclusive employment The Inclusive Practices Africa Symposium, held on 28 and 29 November, brought together thought leaders, academics, policy makers, and disability advocates. 09 Dec 2024
UCT and MeerKAT make giant strides in unveiling mysteries of the universe The ground-breaking MeerKAT Pulsar Timing Array Project’s findings are published in the Monthly Notice of the Royal Astronomical Society. 06 Dec 2024
UCT’s Division of Disability Studies celebrates 21 years The Division of Disability Studies celebrated its 21st anniversary on Wednesday, 3 December. 05 Dec 2024
UCT MBA students win global innovation competition UCT Graduate School of Business students secured first place in the prestigious Geneva Challenge 2024 with an innovative youth empowerment project. 05 Dec 2024
Understanding why HIV-exposed infants may be prone to infections A recent study has revealed possible reasons why babies exposed to HIV in the womb, but are not infected, face higher risks of infections. 04 Dec 2024
Google PhD Fellowship: AI, telementoring and a storied story UCT’s Prosper Magara’s AI and telementoring research has earned him the coveted Google PhD Fellowship. 04 Dec 2024
FHS Staff and Researchers Awarded at UCT’s Annual Staff Awards Health Sciences staff made their faculty proud at recent UCT Staff Awards. 04 Dec 2024
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