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Hot Topics in Neuroscience is back at UCT Summer School, 2026!!

The Neuroscience Institute presents - Hot topics in Neuroscience! Five thought-provoking lectures (and a panel discussion) at the forefront of academia to be presented at UCT Summer School 2026.

The NI dazzles in Faculty Publication Awards

The recent UCT Faculty of Health Science Publication Awards saw two NI members, Dr Catherine Wedderburn and PhD candidate Rachel Brown, impress with their winning publications.

Programme sprouts new idea at UCT’s Neuroscience Institute

The NI has hosted its very first artist-in-residence, Ralph Borland, made possible by the EthicsLab! In this UCT News piece Ralph details his experience, as well as his desire to spearhead a further Creative Residency Programme.

The Conversation Africa Violence is a normal part of life

Recent 'The Conversation Africa' article on 'exposure to violence' by NI researchers

Recent graduate, Lucinda Tsunga, now working at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, spent her PhD at the NI with Prof Kirsty Donald, exploring the mental health impacts of children commonly exposed to violence.

A milestone for African neurosurgery: Professor Anthony Figaji becomes 51st president of the ISPN

UCT neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji elected President of the International Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery

SA Health Excellence Awards starring the NI!

The recent SA Health Excellence Awards hosted by Clinix/SA Clinician Scientists' Society in Johannesburg saw NI members and student sparkling.

How a shared approach in Cape Town helps high-risk babies

Article published in Spotlight: Waiting is not an option in the first 1000 days

Prof 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.

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.

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.

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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