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Watch her rise! Dr Dangarembizi wins Emerging Researcher at NSTF awards
Dr Rachael Dangarembizi (The Crypto Lab, UCT Neuroscience Institute & University of Cape Town Human Biology Dept) wins in the 'Emerging Researcher' category at the National Science and Technology Forum award ceremony, 31 July 2025.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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