News Academic calls for emotional leadership in healthcare

Prof Jacqueline Hoare has penned an article around the emotional toll of South Africa’s public healthcare crisis.

23 Jun 2025 - 5 min read
 
Research and innovation UCT researchers shortlisted for top science awards

UCT celebrates research stronghold with multiple finalists in South Africa’s premier science and innovation awards.

20 Jun 2025 - 3 min read
 
News King’s honour for UCT academic

UCT’s Prof Lucie Cluver has been honoured for lifesaving research on African adolescents.

19 Jun 2025 - 4 min read
 
News Redefining child protection using AI

The winners of the UCT-Harvard surgical hackathon are looking to champion children’s bodily autonomy on a global stage. Here’s how.

13 Jun 2025 - 7 min read Youth Month
 
News Gene-editing breakthrough: UCT in landmark trial

In a global first for Africa, UCT is participating in a clinical trial to reprogramme genes and halt hereditary angioedema.

13 Jun 2025 - 7 min read

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