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UCT PhD graduates lead groundbreaking research From studying the impact of Ebola vaccine trials to exploring integrated sea urchin farming, UCT’s recent PhD graduates are at the forefront of critical, world-changing advancements. 16 Sep 2024

UCT PhD graduates pave the way with groundbreaking research From reimagining South Africa’s cultural institutions to innovating in sustainable construction materials, UCT’s newest PhD graduates are driving change and redefining academic excellence. 16 Sep 2024

Sobering inaugural lecture unpacks years of research on gender-based violence, femicide Professor Floretta Boonzaier delivered her inaugural lecture on Wednesday, 11 September. 13 Sep 2024

Counting the pennies: how the FHS research finance team ensures funding keeps flowing Funding is critical to research, but the mismanagement of research funds could have catastrophic consequences. 13 Sep 2024

Pearly Joubert chats MSc in Neuroscience, Women in Science Award Pearly Joubert’s MSc in Neuroscience explores whether acupuncture can aid healing following an ischemic stroke. 10 Sep 2024

Celebrating our emerging global leaders in health sciences HIV-related research at UCT will receive a boost as three researchers are awarded prestigious grants to improve health outcomes of people living with HIV. 09 Sep 2024

Salome Maswime elected to lead WHO’s collaborating centre UCT’s Prof Salome Maswime has been selected to lead the World Health Organization’s latest Collaborating Centre for Integrated Clinical Care. 09 Sep 2024

Supporting our researchers to compete on the international funding stage The Faculty of Health Sciences has a team dedicated to helping researchers secure international grants. 06 Sep 2024

Coveted NRF P-rating win for emerging UCT researchers Three P-rated researchers emerge out of UCT through NRF recognition. 05 Sep 2024

The familiar story of an African patient During an interactive discussion, Assoc Prof Tasleem Ras unpacked some of the challenges patients face at primary healthcare level. 05 Sep 2024

UCT researchers triumph at NRF awards UCT researchers celebrated by the NRF for their work advancing knowledge and impacting society. 04 Sep 2024

Mothering, womanhood and employment UCT’s Prof Ameeta Jaga used the personal and the professional to tackle the balancing act of mothering, womanhood and employment. 04 Sep 2024

Surf therapy nurtures process of ‘self-discovery’ among children with disabilities Roxy Davis’ master’s was upgraded to a PhD because of the niche area of her research study. 04 Sep 2024

Inaugural address a journey into Islamic feminism As Prof Sa’diyya Shaikh presented her inaugural lecture, she took the distinguished audience on a journey of personal fidelity into the delicately balanced world of Islam and the quest for feminism. 03 Sep 2024

A journey of heritage, innovation, and musical resurgence Prof Mzikantu Zungula Dizu Plaatjies delivered his inaugural lecture on 28 August. 02 Sep 2024

Women’s Month: Exploring the science of the brain Dr Nynke Groenewold is working to better understand the human brain, particularly to identify where and how psychiatric disorders manifest and intervene appropriately. 30 Aug 2024

Housing activism through research Kezia Fortuin may be graduating with her master’s now, but her housing activism research will continue into her PhD. 30 Aug 2024

Celebrating women who shape the scientific workplace During Women’s Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women across all roles within the IDM. 30 Aug 2024

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