Welcome to the 2023 edition of UCT Alumni News, the university’s magazine for over 100,000 alumni worldwide. This publication connects you to recent achievements, stories, and contributions from UCT graduates, staff, and students, and underscores the university’s global influence. Inside, you’ll discover groundbreaking research, alumni driving change in their fields and communities, and updates on dynamic developments at UCT. The magazine honours our shared heritage and UCT’s commitment to excellence, transformation, and purposeful engagement. Regardless of your graduation year, we hope this edition inspires you to reconnect, reflect, and appreciate the strong network you’re part of, a network shaping Africa and the world.