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Master of Neuroscience Applications for 2026 will likely open in Aug '25!

We are seeking applications from students from diverse academic disciplines for this new Master's course, which prioritizes interdisciplinarity!

Our vision

Our vision is of an Africa where people achieve their full potential through brain health.

By addressing existing knowledge gaps and strengthening African research networks, we seek solutions to African challenges and work to ensure that African priorities are represented in global neuroscience.

Training and capacity development

We strive to build research capacity nationally and internationally, and grow the next generation of neuroscience researchers on both the clinical and basic neuroscience career tracks.

Advocacy and engagement

We follow a socially-responsive approach, using advocacy, engagement and outreach to extend our impact to and beyond the scientific community, to industry, government and society more broadly.

Oppenheimer Fellowship will advance childhood brain research

Paediatric neurosurgeon, Professor Anthony Figaji, of UCT’s Neuroscience Institute, has been awarded the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship for his pioneering research into childhood brain injury.

Mandela Day Collection Drive 2025 - until 18 July!!!

Please help us collect non-perishables this Mandela Day (18 July). Or make a cash donation. Collection boxes UCT Neuroscience Institute atrium & Human Biology Dept reception or email hayley.tomes@uct.ac.za to arrange.

Academic calls for emotional leadership in healthcare

Prof Jacqueline Hoare has written an article which has sparked urgent national conversation around SA's public healthcare crisis, its emotional toll, and the leadership response it demands.

A Spotlight on the MNeuroSc, UCT’s Most Interdisciplinary Degree

In an interview with Varsity, programme convener & developer of our first of its kind Master of Neuroscience programme, Dr Melike Fourie, gives insight into the heart behind the degree, what it entails, and how it is going so far.

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