June 22
South Africa: UCT Study Finds Toxic Pollutants in False Bay Waters
False Bay's waters and sediments contain a cocktail of pharmaceuticals, pesticides and metals linked to urban development, wastewater discharges and harbour activities, according… Read more »
June 11
South Africa: SA's Breast Cancer Care System Is Failing Too Many Women
A study by the Department of Surgery at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Groote Schuur Hospital has revealed deep systemic inequities in breast cancer care across South… Read more »
South Africa: Renowned TB Researcher Recognised With Prestigious National Honour
Global leader in tuberculosis (TB) research Professor Keertan Dheda has been awarded the Order of Mapungubwe from President Cyril Ramaphosa. The award recognises his ongoing… Read more »
May 22
South Africa: African Delegates Witness Cutting-Edge TB Research At UCT
A delegation of African parliamentarians and global health representatives visited the University of Cape Town (UCT) Lung Institute and the South African Tuberculosis Vaccine… Read more »
May 18
South Africa: Accelerating African Biomedicine - Breaking Research Silos Through Translation
By breaking down the walls between research into the brain, the heart, the lungs and infectious disease, University of Cape Town (UCT) scholars are not only studying illness. They… Read more »
February 05
South Africa: Study Reveals Gaps in Gender-Affirming Healthcare
Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people need access to appropriate and affirming healthcare that validates their identities so that they can overcome health disparities. Read more »
January 26
South Africa: TB Harnesses Part of Immune Defence System to Cause Infection
Scientists from the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) have contributed to an international study that shed new light on… Read more »
December 03, 2025
South Africa: UCT Leads Landmark Study to Curb Alcohol Harm in SA
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have launched a landmark multidisciplinary research initiative to investigate the… Read more »
December 02, 2025
Africa: Shaping the Future of Technology Ethics From Africa
The EthicsLab at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is inviting scholars, artists, and practitioners to join a growing community of practice and inquiry that explores the ethical… Read more »
November 24, 2025
South Africa: Students Redefine Health Through African Feminism
The University of Cape Town's (UCT) African Feminist Studies honours students made their mark at the Creative and Engaged Transdisciplinary Research for Health Equity in Africa… Read more »
October 15, 2025
South Africa: Espousing Transcultural Mental Health Approaches
The University of Cape Town's (UCT) Student Wellness Service (SWS) commemorated World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Qaanita Rossier, a registered counsellor at SWS, delivered an… Read more »
September 30, 2025
South Africa: Confronting Mental Health Stigma and Recovery
Normalising conversations around addiction and accepting that many face addictions on various levels can offer solidarity to those who live in fear of being stigmatised. This is… Read more »
