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Blast Impact and Survivability Research Unit

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DYMAT Webinars and PhD Competition

07 Jul 2021
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Congratulations to December 2020 Graduates!

17 Dec 2020
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Post Doctoral Research Fellowship Available

21 Jan 2020

UCT Open Day 2019

15 May 2019

Blast Injury Workshop

08 Apr 2019

Prof. Langdon's research recognised by NRF Ratings Upgrade

05 Dec 2018
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