2026 SOPH PhD Induction Series Wraps Up SuccessfullyThe PhD induction series took place from 4 February to 9 March 2026, drawing participation from 19 pre-doctoral and newly registered doctoral fellows. The series consisted of six two-hour thematic sessions facilitated by the SOPH PhD programme support team.FIND OUT MOREUWC-SOPH Hosts Productive PhD Writing RetreatThe UWC School of Public Health (SOPH) held its annual PhD writing retreat in September 2025, welcoming 21 doctoral candidates. FIND OUT MOREStrengthening Global Partnerships: UWC Dietetics Academics Complete Erasmus+ Exchange at Ankara UniversityTwo academics from UWC's Department of Dietetics and Nutrition recently completed an Erasmus+ funded reciprocal exchange visit to Ankara University in Türkiye. The visit strengthened academic collaboration, identified new research opportunities, and provided valuable insights into innovative nutrition education, hospital...FIND OUT MOREUWC-SOPH Contributes to the 2nd Public Health Diplomacy Summit in MemphisUWC-SOPH’s Prof Olagoke Akintola, Dr Woldekidan Amde, and Dr Anam Nyembezi attended the 2nd Public Health Diplomacy Summit, an engaging platform for dialogue and collaboration, hosted by the University of Memphis School of Public Health from 23–25 March 2026.FIND OUT MORE
The School of Public Health and School of Pharmacy at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), in partnership with the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium are establishing a cutting-edge Centre of Excellence (CoE).
This November 2024 webinar showcases collaborative partnerships between communities, academics and health managers in KZN and the Western Cape, highlighting the value of "warm data" and tacit knowledge in strengthening the system.
The holiday season is approaching and clearing out cupboards and wardrobes is often part of the to-do-list for many. However, many South Africans are unaware of how to dispose of expired or surplus medication properly and are likely to flush it down the toilet.
In the month of October, UWC hosted visiting academics from The Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil – Prof Ana Vieira, Dr. Gustavo Gomes, and Prof. Flavia Clemente.
The University of the Western Cape School of Public Health (UWC-SOPH) and People’s Health Movement for the Annual David Sanders Lecture in Public Health and Social Justice
This August 2024 webinar examines current monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes in the DHS, challenges and gaps, and alternative ways to strengthen M&E and support health system decision-making.