Research found that exposing children to violence leads to anxiety, heightened stress levels and aggressive and impulsive behaviour.

Prof Jaco Barnard-Naude was recently awarded the coveted Ingrid Jonker Literary Prize – widely considered the highest honour for debut Afrikaans poetry.

Prof Jo-Ann Passmore has joined other Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellows to author a research paper that highlights practical, Africa-led actions to strengthen health research and development ecosystems.

Dr Heidi Matisonn delivered a Summer School lecture on the importance of adopting compassion in the healthcare sector.

UCT kickboxer Saskia Jantjes reflects on competing at the WKA World Championship, where she became the university’s first kickboxer to receive national colours.