Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture
Trevor Manuel delivered the Francis Wilson Memorial Lecture, titled “How to build – and break – a capable state: structural reform and institution building in the democratic era” on Tuesday, 16 April 2024.
Public Symposium on South Africa’s Foreign Policy
The Faculty of Humanities will host the Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, and the South African Institute for International Relations (SAIIA) for a joint public symposium.
d-school Afrika is the top green-certified new academic building in Africa
A plaque handover was the final seal on d-school Afrika’s exceptional 6-Star rating by the Green Building Council SA, marking its position as a flagship on the continent, and beyond.
UCT and McMaster lead a new clinical trial to reduce HIV-related deaths in Africa
A new trial will test a low-cost antibiotic aimed at reducing deaths among 8 000 patients with advanced HIV who are starting or restarting anti-retroviral therapy, a combination of drugs to treat HIV.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Lesley Green
On Tuesday, 14 May 2024 at 18:00 SAST, Professor Green will deliver her inaugural lecture titled “From Homo Economicus to Homo Sedimenta”.
Maboletso Letsoalo
Maboletso Letsoalo is currently a master’s student in computational health informatics, with an academic foundation in human physiology, genetics, psychology (BSc, University of Pretoria) and bioinformatics (BMedSc Hons, University of Cape Town). Her primary research interest lies in multi-omics research, a rapidly evolving approach that leverages diverse biological data types to drive novel discoveries, enhance diagnostic precision, and address urgent clinical needs.
Takalani Makhwathana
Takalani Makhwathana is a fourth-year MBChB student at the University of Cape Town, with a strong academic interest in public health, preventative medicine, and rural healthcare. Driven by a commitment to health equity, Takalani’s long-term goal is to contribute to public health research that addresses the root causes of illness and helps shift the healthcare system’s focus from curative to preventative care, particularly within underserved communities.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Mohamed Paleker
The Inaugural Lecture of Professor Mohamed Paleker in the Department of Private Law is at 17:30 on Tuesday, 7 May 2024. The lecture is titled “The 'One-Shotter'-'Repeat-Player' dichotomy in the South African Civil Justice system”.
Transgender youth explosion; early evaluation and support are vital
The surge of transgender youth is a worldwide phenomenon as easily accessible information and neuroscientific developments help them understand who they are.
A toast to UCT community on ‘M&G’s’ 200 Young South Africans list
UCT applauds its young affiliates who appear on the ‘M&G’s’ Top 200 Young South Africans list for 2023.