Centre of Excellence for Pharmacovigilance in Southern Africa (CEPSA): Early achievements and future plansAt the 18th World Congress on Public Health, held in Cape Town, South Africa from 6-9 September 2026, Dr Hazel Bradley presented an e-poster on CEPSA’s achievements and future plans. FIND OUT MORECapacity Strengthening: KESS and SOPH Prepare for KESS Research DayFrom Practice-Based Knowledge to Research: Strengthening Research Capacity Among Khayelitsha Eastern Substructure Health WorkersFIND OUT MOREWhat do UWC students think about mental health?The SOPH joins UWC in observing Mental Health and Wellness WeekFIND OUT MORECALL FOR APPLICATIONS: UWC–VUB Caroline Pauwels–Jakes Gerwel Joint PhD Scholarship (2027)The University of the Western Cape (UWC), in partnership with Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), invites applications from suitably qualified South African candidates for a joint doctoral scholarship.FIND OUT MORE
The School of Public Health (SOPH) had the privilege of participating in this year's UWC Mental Health and Well-being Colloquium, from the 1st to the 3rd of July, at Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, Cape Town.
On July 28, Prof Hanani Tabana provided the keynote address at the South African Medical Research Unit’s (SAMRC) launch of seven new extramural research units (EMUs). EMUs are research divisions funded by SAMRC and housed at South African and international institutions, medical schools, universities and research institutions.