Putting UCT Global Surgery on the world stage At the end of May, dignitaries and students gathered to celebrate the trailblazing contribution of Prof Salome Maswime, as she looks to her new role as head of Wits School of Clinical Medicine. 05 Jun 2026
‘Student advocacy’ fights financial hardship Health Sciences students are on a continuous, collective effort to bridge the financial aid gap in their faculty. 29 May 2026
Driving curricula transformation UCT’s Student Curriculum Lekgotla hosted the first student-led, national symposium focused on curricula transformation towards greater relevance for future generations. 27 May 2026
UCT scholar wins global science award for children’s heart research UCT’s Prof Liesl Zühlke has been honoured with the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards by UNESCO and the Fondation L'Oréal. 27 May 2026
Research offers roadmap to strengthen cancer care systems Public sector health facilities are not prepared to detect and diagnose cancer, but researchers have recommended following a roadmap to change that. 27 May 2026
‘Imagine, build African-led prevention’ Prof Charles Wiysonge used his Africa Day message to reflect on one of the most transformative public health achievements: immunisation. 27 May 2026
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