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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
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
‘It takes a child to raise a village’ During his inaugural lecture, UCT’s Prof Rudzani Muloiwa discussed the fundamentals to ensure the well-being of children all over. 29 Jul 2024
Increasing the Child Support Grant could eliminate child food poverty A research report by UCT’s Children’s Institute revealed that millions of South Africa’s children are living below the food poverty line. 25 Jul 2024
Launch of the UNESCO Network on Open Education: A milestone for social justice in academia UCT UNESCO Chair joins groundbreaking global UniTWIN Network on Open Education. 24 Jul 2024
The IDM seeks health innovations in infectious diseases Discovering the IDM’s pioneering research from novel diagnostics to drug resistance and non-communicable diseases offers insight into the dynamic landscape of infectious and NCD research. This has profound implications for public health. 23 Jul 2024
Celebrating UCT’s Global impact in sustainable development The innovative research and international collaborations at UCT are propelling sustainable development and global impact. 19 Jul 2024
UCT academic scoops prestigious global health award Prof Lucy Gilson has been co-awarded the German Bundestag’s Virchow Prize to honour her work building a holistic and systems-based approach to safeguarding human health. 19 Jul 2024
IDM’s emerging scientists: Pioneering breakthroughs in infectious disease research The IDM’s emerging scientists’ groundbreaking work in infectious disease research tackles challenges from SARS-CoV-2 immunity to TB transmission. 16 Jul 2024
Advancing health through innovation: The IDM’s journey The IDM, based at UCT, celebrates a dynamic cohort of young scientists and two decades of excellence in infectious disease research. 09 Jul 2024
Childhood trauma begets substance abuse among adolescents A UCT-led study found that adolescents who experience childhood trauma are more likely to develop problematic substance-use behaviours. 08 Jul 2024
Cross-sectional study spotlights unnerving findings on phantom limb pain Research by UCT’s Dr Katleho Limakatso finds that a large proportion of patients who have undergone lower limb amputations experience phantom limb pain. 08 Jul 2024
Global rankings: UCT rises in research ranking UCT has been ranked 116th globally by the US News Best Global Universities Rankings, up nine places. 05 Jul 2024
HIV drug trial shows injection twice-yearly 100% effective against infection UCT’s Prof Linda-Gail Bekker, principal investigator for the South African part of the study, tells Nadine Dreyer what makes this breakthough so significant and what to expect next. 04 Jul 2024 Republished

 
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