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Congratulation to all postgraduate students from the Division of Biomedical Engineering and the Biomedical Engineering Research Centre who graduated today.

UCT's Future Leaders program, established in 2018, celebrated its alumni, including BME's Prof Sudesh Sivarasu, for their remarkable scholarly achievements and contributions.

South Africa is a biomedical innovation hub, with UCT's MedTech program leading in medical research and development. Driven by a commitment to global collaboration through platforms like the BRICS Future Skills Challenge.

South Africa is battling the crises of high unemployment and a skills shortage. The manufacturing sector is a key contributor to economic growth. This is why UCT and merSETA have partnered to offer the Industrial Innovation Fellowship.

Edmund Wessels wins 2023 Africa Prize for his gynaecological device FlexiGyn™, which allows non-invasive diagnosis and treatment. His invention addresses healthcare gaps in remote communities and promotes entrepreneurship in Africa

Prof Sudesh Sivarasu has been appointed as the DSI/NRF South African Research Chair (SARChI) in Biomedical Engineering & Innovation. In this role, Prof Sivarasu will be conducting cutting-edge research to address healthcare challenges in SA

Congratulations to Prof Ernesta Meintjes on being inducted to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering's College of Fellows.