The Division of Cell Biology runs or participates in many training workshops and summer schools.

The Teacher's Workshop

The Teacher's Workshop was developed in 2018 by the lecturers of the Division of Cell Biology with the aim of inspiring teachers from local schools, specifically those from lower income districts that have limited resources for practical lessons. The workshop aims to provide teachers with tools and techniques to achieve learning goals in cost-effective, fun and exciting ways. The sessions include tutorials on using paper microscopes to investigate biological samples on a cellular level, as well suggestions and protocols for performing affordable experiments, such DNA extraction, in the classroom. The workshop is also intended as a platform for the lecturers of the University of Cape Town to gain insight on how the science curriculum is delivered at secondary level, which can inform their own teaching and learning approaches.

IBRO-SIMONS Computational Neuroscience Imbizo

The UCT-IBRO Advanced Neuroscience Training Centre within the Department of Human Biology hosts multiple, annual advanced schools in neuroscience research. This includes the IBRO-SIMONS Computational Neuroscience Imbizo which, takes place over 3 weeks in January each year, this school is  an opportunity for African and international students to learn about cutting edge research techniques in computational neuroscience from world-leaders in the field.