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Women’s Month: Research that transforms lives and inspires future scientists Dr Nodumo Zulu has been nominated in the prestigious NSTF Awards for her innovative STEM research that has the power to transform lives and inspire future scientists. 12 Aug 2024
Women’s Month: Stepping forward and assuming leadership EBE dean, Professor Alison Lewis, will be inducted as a member of the National Academy of Engineering in September. 08 Aug 2024
TB diagnosis and drug resistance testing can be reduced to just 23 hours A groundbreaking study found that the turnaround time for full TB diagnosis and resistance testing has gone from 15 days to just 23 hours. 08 Aug 2024
Top honours for leading radio astronomy big data analysis IDIA was recognised for the special theme award for its innovative infrastructure and management, which enhances global collaboration in astronomy. 05 Aug 2024
What would it take to turn National Health Insurance into universal healthcare? The 2019 report of Health Market Inquiry shows that South Africa’s private healthcare overservices its clients, offers variable patient experiences, and varying quality of care. This inquiry goes on to call for regulatory reforms to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, affordability and service quality. 05 Aug 2024
Seven UCT Researchers Awarded ‘Career Starting’ SAMRC Grants 02 Aug 2024
SA teens are struggling with symptoms of depression Little research has been done on depression and anxiety among younger adolescents, those between the ages of 10 and 14, write three UCT academics. 01 Aug 2024 Republished
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