News 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 - >10 min read
 
News ‘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
 
News 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 - 9 min read

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
Highest national order for Prof Karen Sliwa-Hahnle UCT’s Prof Karen Sliwa has received the Order of Mapungubwe for her dedication to advancing research and a disease-specific therapeutic option for peripartum cardiomyopathy. 22 May 2026
Post-amputation pain – a ‘growing national health challenge’ UCT’s Dr Katleho Limakatso hosted a symposium on how to advance post-amputation pain management in South Africa. 22 May 2026
African delegates witness cutting-edge TB research at UCT A delegation of African parliamentarians and global health representatives visited the UCT Lung Institute and the South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative. 22 May 2026
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