Centre of Excellence for Pharmacovigilance in Southern Africa (CEPSA): Early achievements and future plans At 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 MORE Capacity Strengthening: KESS and SOPH Prepare for KESS Research Day From Practice-Based Knowledge to Research: Strengthening Research Capacity Among Khayelitsha Eastern Substructure Health Workers FIND OUT MORE What do UWC students think about mental health? The SOPH joins UWC in observing Mental Health and Wellness Week FIND OUT MORE CALL 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
22 July 2026

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.