Article published in Spotlight: Waiting is not an option in the first 1000 days
Dr Kirsty Donald, deputy director of the Neuroscience Institute, speaks about the lack of accurate prevalence data for Cerebral Palsy in South Africa in this recent article published in Spotlight.
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Finding Focus and Community: A look back at the benefits of a writing retreat
The UCT ALMA/DELTAS Mont Fleur Writing Retreat 18- 20th August 2025, an example creating an effective space for research conviviality and writing.
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UCT to host first-ever THE World Academic Summit in Africa
The University of Cape Town has been announced as host for the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit 2026 from 29 September to 1 October.
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Leading the global conversation on AI safety
NI member, Prof Jonathan Shock, head of UCT's AI Initiative hosts launch of African Hub for AI Safety, Peace and security
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Upcoming Events
Xhosa Classes for all levels
learning to speak Xhosa in community.
12 March 2024 - 12 November 2026
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Southern African Conference for Artificial Intelligence Research 2025
AI at the Edge | Pushing Boundaries | Powering Possibilities
1 December 2025 - 5 December 2025
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Art-Science Collaboration: A New Creative Programme at the Neuroscience Institute
Exploring intersections of art, neuroscience, and ethics through light and form.
2 December 2025
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Clinical Ethics Forum
Join us the first Tuesday of every month as we present and discuss complex ethics cases encountered by clinicians around the province.
9 April 2024 - 3 November 2026
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Opportunities
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Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024) African Brain Child: TBM Metabolome
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Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024) African Brain Child: TBM Immunology
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Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024) African Brain Child: TBM Neuropharmacology
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Neuromatch Academy Online Courses
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'Inhibition in the Central Nervous System' Gordon Research Seminar 2025
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