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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 Youth Month

UCT highlights rights and climate justice globally UCT participated in a global climate summit on 5 June, addressing Africa’s climate challenges and the role of higher education in equitable climate action. 13 Jun 2025

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

From our hospital’s wards to the Budget Speech A UCT Department of Medicine undergraduate is making waves at government level by shining a light on the dire state of public healthcare. 12 Jun 2025

Art without limits The Irma Stern Museum hosted a special exhibition on 7 June for learners from Glenbridge Special School. 10 Jun 2025

How geomatics, legal pluralism, and history shape SA’s land justice future UCT’s Prof Jenniffer Whittal delivered her inaugural lecture on campus on 3 June. 06 Jun 2025

UCT’s Ntokozo Makhaza earns dream Springbok call-up UCT student Ntokozo Makhaza has been selected to the Springboks team that will take on the Barbarians later this month. 06 Jun 2025

African scientists launch the African Bioinformatics Institute By investing in skills, infrastructure, and collaboration, the African Bioinformatics Institute sets out to shape the future of life science research in Africa. 06 Jun 2025

UCT-led study finds dehorning rhinos reduces poaching UCT researchers co-led a study which reveals that dehorning rhinos significantly reduces the risk of poaching. 05 Jun 2025

The multifaceted relationship between youth, violence The story of South African youth, their mistrust of governance structures and violence is as complicated as it is straightforward. 05 Jun 2025

Advancing African scholarship in health professions education UCT’s Prof Jacqueline van Wyk considered what advancing African scholarship in health professions education would look like. 03 Jun 2025

UCT forensic scientist earns NRF P-rating for DNA research NRF P-rating for UCT researcher highlights her innovative approach to forensic science and her commitment to justice, ethics and humanitarian impact. 03 Jun 2025

UCT at the forefront of landmark discovery on early human genetics Breakthrough UCT–Copenhagen study uncovers biological sex and unexpected genetic diversity in Paranthropus robustus. 02 Jun 2025

‘Unxano’ sends a powerful message about water scarcity UCT celebrated Africa Month by staging a contemporary dance and music theatre production to raise awareness about the importance of water. 30 May 2025

UCT Radio: The future is fully digital UCT Radio has said goodbye to traditional FM broadcasting and embraced a fully digital future. 29 May 2025

UCT medical graduate awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship Gilad Shorer is the only South African among 95 scholars selected globally for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme this year. 28 May 2025

Volunteering on the fire line MSc graduate-in-waiting Miles Kidson shares his experience as a volunteer firefighter and why it’s important for students to be involved in community engagement. 28 May 2025

UCT GSB celebrates international recognition and sustainability landmark The UCT GSB has received two recognitions for environmental sustainability and for transformative impact in education. 27 May 2025

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