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UCT study reveals bodies recovered from Cape Town waters are difficult to identify
Cape Town oceans and waterways may be central to the city’s beauty, but a landmark study from the University of Cape Town (UCT) showed they can also make forensic investigations far more difficult. The findings are published in the journal Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology .
10 Jun 2026
Media release
World’s first biodiversity heat warning system predicts risks months in advance
A global team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) , has developed the world’s first early warning system capable of predicting unprecedented heat exposure for species up to nine months in advance.
10 Jun 2026
Media release
South Africa’s breast cancer care system is failing too many women – UCT study
A study by the Department of Surgery at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Groote Schuur Hospital has revealed deep systemic inequities in breast cancer care across South Africa, including critical shortages of surgical services, specialist staff and diagnostic capacity, leaving many women without access to life-saving treatment.
10 Jun 2026
Media release
Gun violence is South Africa’s neglected public health emergency – experts
Gun violence should no longer be viewed primarily as a criminal justice issue but as a sustained public health problem requiring urgent intervention across South Africa’s health system, according to a new editorial published in the South African Medical Journal .
09 Jun 2026
Media release
Collective Conversations on urban land use: Navigating justice, ecology and climate
The fourth Collective Conversation: Science for Society series, brought together experts in urban planning, environmental governance and food systems to examine how land-use decisions shape justice, ecological sustainability and climate resilience in South African cities.
08 Jun 2026
Mid-year examinations update
The University of Cape Town's (UCT) mid-year examinations commenced on Thursday, 28 May and will continue until Monday, 15 June 2026. To support students during this critical academic period, various departments have collaborated to put in place comprehensive logistical arrangements.
03 Jun 2026
