The University of Cape Town (UCT) has begun construction on a new skin health institute on its Faculty of Health Sciences campus, a move officials say will strengthen research and skills development for African skin and hair conditions, reports Cape {town} Etc.
According to UCT News the sod-turning ceremony held on 13 February, organisers unveiled plans for the multi-storey Africa Research Institute for Skin Health, known as ARISE, which will be based in the Division of Dermatology and housed on the Observatory campus ARISE building
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Funding comes from the Services Sector Education and Training Authority, which announced a R100 million investment to build the purpose-built facility and to support industry-aligned training. Services SETA Services SETA administrator Lehlogonolo Masoga said the project will create practical pathways to employment for young science graduates.
‘The ultimate goal is to build an ecosystem that transforms the lives of young people,’ he said.
Project lead Professor Nonhlanhla Khumalo said ARISE builds on years of research and will expand training, short courses and industry testing capacity. Professor Nonhlanhla Khumalo ‘ARISE represents an important step in strengthening African-led scientific capacity in skin and hair health,’ she said.
University leaders say the facility will boost student intake, support cosmetic product safety testing and drive locally relevant research that aims to improve health outcomes and employment prospects across the region.
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