UCT Epi & Biostats
@epibiostats-uct.bsky.social
Division of Epidemiology & Biostatistics in School of Public Health at the University of Cape Town. Please use website for official contact:
https://health.uct.ac.za/school-public-health/divisions/epidemiology-and-biostatistics
https://health.uct.ac.za/school-public-health/divisions/epidemiology-and-biostatistics
Join the International Social Epidemiology Society for FREE!
✅ Network with professionals at every career stage
✅ Stay informed about upcoming events
✅ Enjoy an exclusive discount for the 2026 conference
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✅ Network with professionals at every career stage
✅ Stay informed about upcoming events
✅ Enjoy an exclusive discount for the 2026 conference
Sign up today at tinyurl.com/5xufct6u or scan the QR code on the flyer
November 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Join the International Social Epidemiology Society for FREE!
✅ Network with professionals at every career stage
✅ Stay informed about upcoming events
✅ Enjoy an exclusive discount for the 2026 conference
Sign up today at tinyurl.com/5xufct6u or scan the QR code on the flyer
✅ Network with professionals at every career stage
✅ Stay informed about upcoming events
✅ Enjoy an exclusive discount for the 2026 conference
Sign up today at tinyurl.com/5xufct6u or scan the QR code on the flyer
🚨Opportunity alert: Pursue a PhD in Public Health!
We are so excited to advertise a series of new PhD awards to undertake doctoral studies in Epi/Biostats-related disciplines. 🔗Check out the advert for more information.
#PhD #Epidemiology #Biostatistics #PublicHealth #Research
We are so excited to advertise a series of new PhD awards to undertake doctoral studies in Epi/Biostats-related disciplines. 🔗Check out the advert for more information.
#PhD #Epidemiology #Biostatistics #PublicHealth #Research
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🚨Opportunity alert: Pursue a PhD in Public Health!
We are so excited to advertise a series of new PhD awards to undertake doctoral studies in Epi/Biostats-related disciplines. 🔗Check out the advert for more information.
#PhD #Epidemiology #Biostatistics #PublicHealth #Research
We are so excited to advertise a series of new PhD awards to undertake doctoral studies in Epi/Biostats-related disciplines. 🔗Check out the advert for more information.
#PhD #Epidemiology #Biostatistics #PublicHealth #Research
📅 Join us for the two (con)Founders Journal Club events happening this week.
Wednesday 12-1pm we’ll be learning about the ZAMSA TB Study and Thursday 1-2pm to hear about the latest findings from the TOPOWA Cohort Study
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
Wednesday 12-1pm we’ll be learning about the ZAMSA TB Study and Thursday 1-2pm to hear about the latest findings from the TOPOWA Cohort Study
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 AM
📅 Join us for the two (con)Founders Journal Club events happening this week.
Wednesday 12-1pm we’ll be learning about the ZAMSA TB Study and Thursday 1-2pm to hear about the latest findings from the TOPOWA Cohort Study
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
Wednesday 12-1pm we’ll be learning about the ZAMSA TB Study and Thursday 1-2pm to hear about the latest findings from the TOPOWA Cohort Study
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
❗ Calling all prospective 2026 MPH/MSc candidates! Don't miss the 31 October deadline for application review.
📗 MPH: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
📘 MSc: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
Late applicants interested in applying after the deadline are encouraged to contact epiadmin@uct.ac.za
📗 MPH: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
📘 MSc: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
Late applicants interested in applying after the deadline are encouraged to contact epiadmin@uct.ac.za
October 27, 2025 at 8:07 AM
❗ Calling all prospective 2026 MPH/MSc candidates! Don't miss the 31 October deadline for application review.
📗 MPH: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
📘 MSc: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
Late applicants interested in applying after the deadline are encouraged to contact epiadmin@uct.ac.za
📗 MPH: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
📘 MSc: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
Late applicants interested in applying after the deadline are encouraged to contact epiadmin@uct.ac.za
🗓️ Join us tomorrow for the (con)Founders Journal Club! We're hosting Nathan Geffen, founder and editor of GroundUp News, for a talk and discussion on politics and public health.
🪧Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with critical ideas at the intersection of activism and science.
@groundup.org.za
🪧Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with critical ideas at the intersection of activism and science.
@groundup.org.za
October 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
🗓️ Join us tomorrow for the (con)Founders Journal Club! We're hosting Nathan Geffen, founder and editor of GroundUp News, for a talk and discussion on politics and public health.
🪧Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with critical ideas at the intersection of activism and science.
@groundup.org.za
🪧Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with critical ideas at the intersection of activism and science.
@groundup.org.za
📚 Wishing all our students the very best with the second semester examinations. Remember to take care of your well-being, study hard and trust in your preparation ✨
October 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
📚 Wishing all our students the very best with the second semester examinations. Remember to take care of your well-being, study hard and trust in your preparation ✨
💚 Mental health is a public health priority, not just a personal issue. In South Africa, access and research remain underfunded, leaving many without care. Everyone deserves equitable access to quality mental health services.
safmh.org
#WorldMentalHealthDay #PublicHealth #MentalHealth
safmh.org
#WorldMentalHealthDay #PublicHealth #MentalHealth
October 10, 2025 at 7:20 AM
💚 Mental health is a public health priority, not just a personal issue. In South Africa, access and research remain underfunded, leaving many without care. Everyone deserves equitable access to quality mental health services.
safmh.org
#WorldMentalHealthDay #PublicHealth #MentalHealth
safmh.org
#WorldMentalHealthDay #PublicHealth #MentalHealth
📝 Join us on Wednesday and Thursday this week for two (con)Founders Journal clubs hosted by our division. Check out the adverts below for more details.
#Epidemiology #Biostatistics #Research #Data #Science
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
#Epidemiology #Biostatistics #Research #Data #Science
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 7:17 AM
📝 Join us on Wednesday and Thursday this week for two (con)Founders Journal clubs hosted by our division. Check out the adverts below for more details.
#Epidemiology #Biostatistics #Research #Data #Science
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
#Epidemiology #Biostatistics #Research #Data #Science
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
🎉 We had a fantastic time at the School of Public Health Research Day!
👏🏾 Huge congrats to all the Masters & PhD students who presented their work.
📊 🧁 Our division’s stall featured exciting research, a stats-themed game, and cupcakes branded with our brand-new logo!
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
👏🏾 Huge congrats to all the Masters & PhD students who presented their work.
📊 🧁 Our division’s stall featured exciting research, a stats-themed game, and cupcakes branded with our brand-new logo!
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
🎉 We had a fantastic time at the School of Public Health Research Day!
👏🏾 Huge congrats to all the Masters & PhD students who presented their work.
📊 🧁 Our division’s stall featured exciting research, a stats-themed game, and cupcakes branded with our brand-new logo!
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
👏🏾 Huge congrats to all the Masters & PhD students who presented their work.
📊 🧁 Our division’s stall featured exciting research, a stats-themed game, and cupcakes branded with our brand-new logo!
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
📊 Coming up this Friday, 19 September:
👉 In-person workshop on Survival analysis with R – Part 2
🔗 Registration: forms.gle/G3hf5QY5Ltd1...
#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social @uctcider.bsky.social
👉 In-person workshop on Survival analysis with R – Part 2
🔗 Registration: forms.gle/G3hf5QY5Ltd1...
#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social @uctcider.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
📊 Coming up this Friday, 19 September:
👉 In-person workshop on Survival analysis with R – Part 2
🔗 Registration: forms.gle/G3hf5QY5Ltd1...
#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social @uctcider.bsky.social
👉 In-person workshop on Survival analysis with R – Part 2
🔗 Registration: forms.gle/G3hf5QY5Ltd1...
#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social @uctcider.bsky.social
✨ We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of our researchers (Tammy Philips, Thulile Mathenjwa and Mpumi Zondo) whose work was presented at the SA AIDS 2025 Conference ✨
#Research #PublicHealth #Science
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
#Research #PublicHealth #Science
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 7:06 AM
✨ We’re proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of our researchers (Tammy Philips, Thulile Mathenjwa and Mpumi Zondo) whose work was presented at the SA AIDS 2025 Conference ✨
#Research #PublicHealth #Science
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
#Research #PublicHealth #Science
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
🚨 Bingo, but make it Public Health! 🦠📊
Last week our division hosted an Epi & Biostats-themed Bingo event. Students spotted public health buzzwords in media & movies and we had a blast doing it.
#PublicHealth #Biostats #Epidemiology
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
Last week our division hosted an Epi & Biostats-themed Bingo event. Students spotted public health buzzwords in media & movies and we had a blast doing it.
#PublicHealth #Biostats #Epidemiology
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
🚨 Bingo, but make it Public Health! 🦠📊
Last week our division hosted an Epi & Biostats-themed Bingo event. Students spotted public health buzzwords in media & movies and we had a blast doing it.
#PublicHealth #Biostats #Epidemiology
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
Last week our division hosted an Epi & Biostats-themed Bingo event. Students spotted public health buzzwords in media & movies and we had a blast doing it.
#PublicHealth #Biostats #Epidemiology
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
📊 Coming up this Friday, 5 September:
👉 In-person workshop on Survival analysis with R (Part 1)
🔗 Registration: forms.gle/Smemxj4WMAy1...
#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
👉 In-person workshop on Survival analysis with R (Part 1)
🔗 Registration: forms.gle/Smemxj4WMAy1...
#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 6:08 AM
📊 Coming up this Friday, 5 September:
👉 In-person workshop on Survival analysis with R (Part 1)
🔗 Registration: forms.gle/Smemxj4WMAy1...
#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
👉 In-person workshop on Survival analysis with R (Part 1)
🔗 Registration: forms.gle/Smemxj4WMAy1...
#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
📝 Join us tomorrow for our (con)Founders Journal Club where Michaela and Luke will lead us through a critical analysis and discussion of a selected scientific publication.
#Epidemiology #Biostatistics #Research #Data #Science
#Epidemiology #Biostatistics #Research #Data #Science
September 1, 2025 at 6:54 AM
📝 Join us tomorrow for our (con)Founders Journal Club where Michaela and Luke will lead us through a critical analysis and discussion of a selected scientific publication.
#Epidemiology #Biostatistics #Research #Data #Science
#Epidemiology #Biostatistics #Research #Data #Science
📊 Coming up this Friday, 29 August:
👉 In-person workshop on Logistic Regression with R
🔗 Register here: forms.gle/QfCdcRsxLywe...
#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
👉 In-person workshop on Logistic Regression with R
🔗 Register here: forms.gle/QfCdcRsxLywe...
#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 9:04 AM
📊 Coming up this Friday, 29 August:
👉 In-person workshop on Logistic Regression with R
🔗 Register here: forms.gle/QfCdcRsxLywe...
#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
👉 In-person workshop on Logistic Regression with R
🔗 Register here: forms.gle/QfCdcRsxLywe...
#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
Epi & Biostats students, join us for a lively and educational Bingo Break Time!
🗓️ Date: Wednesday 3 September
🕑 Time: 12pm to 1h30pm
📍 Location: Frances Ames Lecture Theatre
📩 RSVP by 27 August to epiadmin@uct.ac.za
🗓️ Date: Wednesday 3 September
🕑 Time: 12pm to 1h30pm
📍 Location: Frances Ames Lecture Theatre
📩 RSVP by 27 August to epiadmin@uct.ac.za
August 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Epi & Biostats students, join us for a lively and educational Bingo Break Time!
🗓️ Date: Wednesday 3 September
🕑 Time: 12pm to 1h30pm
📍 Location: Frances Ames Lecture Theatre
📩 RSVP by 27 August to epiadmin@uct.ac.za
🗓️ Date: Wednesday 3 September
🕑 Time: 12pm to 1h30pm
📍 Location: Frances Ames Lecture Theatre
📩 RSVP by 27 August to epiadmin@uct.ac.za
Join Luke online at bit.ly/4fyckD0 or in person on Thursday, August 21, 2025, where he will outline a guide to Analyzing Longitudinal Microbiome Data.
#PublicHealth #Microbiome @uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
#PublicHealth #Microbiome @uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Join Luke online at bit.ly/4fyckD0 or in person on Thursday, August 21, 2025, where he will outline a guide to Analyzing Longitudinal Microbiome Data.
#PublicHealth #Microbiome @uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
#PublicHealth #Microbiome @uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
📈 Another successful R workshop with 50+ attendees learning about linear regression with R. Don’t miss the next one on logistic regression (swipe to see more details).
🖱️ Check out our website for all upcoming R workshops health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
#RStats #Biostats #Epidemiology #DataScience
🖱️ Check out our website for all upcoming R workshops health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
#RStats #Biostats #Epidemiology #DataScience
August 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
📈 Another successful R workshop with 50+ attendees learning about linear regression with R. Don’t miss the next one on logistic regression (swipe to see more details).
🖱️ Check out our website for all upcoming R workshops health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
#RStats #Biostats #Epidemiology #DataScience
🖱️ Check out our website for all upcoming R workshops health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
#RStats #Biostats #Epidemiology #DataScience
💻 Last chance to register for our in-person workshop on linear regression with R happening tomorrow
August 14, 2025 at 6:46 AM
💻 Last chance to register for our in-person workshop on linear regression with R happening tomorrow
🧪As part of #NationalScienceWeek, our Division teamed up with Cape Town libraries to host 100+ learners for interactive sessions on #Epidemiology & #Biostatistics through games on contact tracing and data analysis.
👉Swipe to see the pics and more info about the event. @uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
👉Swipe to see the pics and more info about the event. @uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 7:31 AM
🧪As part of #NationalScienceWeek, our Division teamed up with Cape Town libraries to host 100+ learners for interactive sessions on #Epidemiology & #Biostatistics through games on contact tracing and data analysis.
👉Swipe to see the pics and more info about the event. @uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
👉Swipe to see the pics and more info about the event. @uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
🧪 We're thrilled to celebrate National Science Week with an interactive presentation for high school learners at Cape Town libraries!
📚 Join us:
Gugulethu Public Library, Wed, 6 August, 1pm
Central Library, Cape Town, Thu, 7 August, 3pm
#NSW2025 #CapeTownEvents
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
📚 Join us:
Gugulethu Public Library, Wed, 6 August, 1pm
Central Library, Cape Town, Thu, 7 August, 3pm
#NSW2025 #CapeTownEvents
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🧪 We're thrilled to celebrate National Science Week with an interactive presentation for high school learners at Cape Town libraries!
📚 Join us:
Gugulethu Public Library, Wed, 6 August, 1pm
Central Library, Cape Town, Thu, 7 August, 3pm
#NSW2025 #CapeTownEvents
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
📚 Join us:
Gugulethu Public Library, Wed, 6 August, 1pm
Central Library, Cape Town, Thu, 7 August, 3pm
#NSW2025 #CapeTownEvents
@uct-fhs-research.bsky.social
🤓 Wishing a warm welcome to all our returning students for Semester 2! We hope you had a restful break and are feeling energised for the weeks ahead 🌟
#Semester2 #BackToSchool #NewGoals #FreshStart #WelcomeBack
#Semester2 #BackToSchool #NewGoals #FreshStart #WelcomeBack
July 28, 2025 at 6:46 AM
🤓 Wishing a warm welcome to all our returning students for Semester 2! We hope you had a restful break and are feeling energised for the weeks ahead 🌟
#Semester2 #BackToSchool #NewGoals #FreshStart #WelcomeBack
#Semester2 #BackToSchool #NewGoals #FreshStart #WelcomeBack
❗ Calling all prospective 2026 MPH/MSc candidates! Don’t miss the 31 July deadline for early application review
🖱️ See links below for more information
📗 MPH: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
📘 MSc: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
#Epidemiology #PublicHealth #Degree #UCT
🖱️ See links below for more information
📗 MPH: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
📘 MSc: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
#Epidemiology #PublicHealth #Degree #UCT
July 25, 2025 at 7:03 AM
❗ Calling all prospective 2026 MPH/MSc candidates! Don’t miss the 31 July deadline for early application review
🖱️ See links below for more information
📗 MPH: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
📘 MSc: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
#Epidemiology #PublicHealth #Degree #UCT
🖱️ See links below for more information
📗 MPH: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
📘 MSc: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
#Epidemiology #PublicHealth #Degree #UCT
🌍 This Mandela Day, we honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy by celebrating unity, equity, transformation and a commitment to knowledge and research that inspires change and uplifts our communities. ✨
#MandelaDay #HealthPromotion #GiveBack
#MandelaDay #HealthPromotion #GiveBack
July 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🌍 This Mandela Day, we honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy by celebrating unity, equity, transformation and a commitment to knowledge and research that inspires change and uplifts our communities. ✨
#MandelaDay #HealthPromotion #GiveBack
#MandelaDay #HealthPromotion #GiveBack
🎓 Considering a Master's degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics?
⬇️ Our division offers both a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and a Master of Science (MSc) degree.
🖱️ Check out our website for more info: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
#Epidemiology #Biostatistics #Science
⬇️ Our division offers both a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and a Master of Science (MSc) degree.
🖱️ Check out our website for more info: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
#Epidemiology #Biostatistics #Science
July 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🎓 Considering a Master's degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics?
⬇️ Our division offers both a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and a Master of Science (MSc) degree.
🖱️ Check out our website for more info: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
#Epidemiology #Biostatistics #Science
⬇️ Our division offers both a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and a Master of Science (MSc) degree.
🖱️ Check out our website for more info: health.uct.ac.za/school-publi...
#Epidemiology #Biostatistics #Science