2026 SOPH PhD Induction Series Wraps Up Successfully The 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 MORE UWC-SOPH Hosts Productive PhD Writing Retreat The UWC School of Public Health (SOPH) held its annual PhD writing retreat in September 2025, welcoming 21 doctoral candidates. FIND OUT MORE Strengthening Global Partnerships: UWC Dietetics Academics Complete Erasmus+ Exchange at Ankara University Two 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 MORE UWC-SOPH Contributes to the 2nd Public Health Diplomacy Summit in Memphis UWC-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
19 June 2026

Call For Applications: Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026: Food Environments (Two Positions)

The Food Environment Research group (a collective from Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, School of Public Health and the DSI/NRF Center of Excellence in Food Security) at the University of the Western Cape under the leadership of Prof Rina Swart is seeking Post-doctoral Research Fellows to work on projects related to the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), Indigenous and Neglected Crops (INC) and/or Nutrition Surveillance.
4 June 2026

Shape the Future of Public Health Applications for 2027 opening soon

Are you ready to lead change in the health and social development sectors? At the School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, our flexible, modular Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (PGD) and Master of Public Health (MPH) programmes are designed for working professionals across Africa and beyond.