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University of the Western Cape 65 years of Hope, Action and Knowledge built on Social Justice, Community Engagement and Graduate Employability. #IamUWC
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[WATCH] "In the coming five years, our collective work on what I have termed, #TheUWCWay, is a means of developing a shared understanding of the commitment to harmony of work processes, harmony of workers and harmony of the work we do." - Prof Balfour, Rector and VC. Watch: bit.ly/TheUWCWay #IAmUWC
[READ] Early Detection, Lasting Impact: UWC Academics Team Up In Support Of Free Breast Cancer Screening In Kayamandi #IAmUWC bit.ly/4hWBYTg
November 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
[READ] "A legacy is not a monument to be admired from a distance but an invitation to act, to think critically, to serve selflessly.” Prof Lukas Muntingh, Director of the Dullah Omar Institute, shared these sentiments at the 15th Dullah Omar Memorial Lecture. #IAmUWC bit.ly/47TjuOI
November 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
[READ] The University of the Western Cape’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities, in collaboration with the Jaap Durand Chair for a Just, Participatory and Sustainable Society, recently co-hosted a segment of the Nobel in Africa Symposium. #IAmUWC
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November 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
[READ] Some might do a double-take, wondering if an online advert calling for semen donations for research is a prank. But the Comparative Spermatology Laboratory at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) is no joke – it’s the real deal. #IAmUWC bit.ly/3WTg7SZ
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
[APPLY] Want to be at the cutting edge of justice and human rights in Africa? This course opens up vital debates on how power is exercised through detention and criminal justice and how law can be used to challenge abuse, inequality, and corruption. #IAmUWC
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November 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
[READ] Changing the narrative of what a university can offer for those choosing a career in the economic and management sciences was on the menu this week at a gala dinner. #IAmUWC bit.ly/4hRHSoy
November 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
[READ] Three UWC academics, including former Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tyrone Pretorius, have been appointed to the board of the South African Medical Research Council, where they will help guide the nation’s health research priorities. #IAmUWC bit.ly/4hQhDiv
 
November 7, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Golf with purpose at #UWCGD2025. Join us at Kuilsriver Golf Club on 21 November and help fund bursaries for the next generation of changemakers. For details, contact Bridget Bretherton on (021) 959 3342 or bbretherton@uwc.ac.za. #IAmUWC
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Golf with purpose at #UWCGD2025. Join us at Kuilsriver Golf Club on 21 November and help fund bursaries for the next generation of changemakers. For details, contact Bridget Bretherton on (021) 959 3342 or bbretherton@uwc.ac.za. #IAmUWC
November 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has reaffirmed its position as one of the leading universities in the African higher education landscape. #IAmUWC bit.ly/3Wxwwwf
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
[READ] There is an artist within all of us, and if allowed to express ourselves, creativity will flow from the brush to the canvas, and something beautiful will emerge. #IAmUWC bit.ly/43F78IJ
 
October 31, 2025 at 12:07 PM
[READ] As South Africa marks 200 years since the founding of its oldest museum, scholars are questioning not only what museums display - but whom they serve. #IAmUWC
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October 31, 2025 at 8:15 AM
[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is leading the way toward inclusivity and social justice with the launch of Queer Dubs, a staff-led forum for LGBTIQA+ members and allies. #IAmUWC bit.ly/3JA9stO
October 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
[READ] When Rector and Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Balfour called on the UWC community to share their personal stories, the response revealed powerful narratives of resilience and renewal. #IAmUWC bit.ly/47OLlkg
October 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
[READ] The United Nations’ Special Rapporteur on the Palestinian Occupied Territories, Francesca Albanese, speaking at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) on Wednesday, said religious texts had been abused to dehumanise and justify the genocide of Palestinians. #IAmUWC bit.ly/47ig3SR
 
October 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
[EVENT] A compelling theatrical production that explores love and humanity beyond political and social divides. The play tells the story of an Israeli woman and a Palestinian man whose relationship challenges deep-seated barriers and asks: Can love conquer division? #IAmUWC 
 
October 30, 2025 at 8:12 AM
[READ] While summer flu is often underestimated, it can be just as potent as the common cold typically associated with winter. Dr James Campbell from the School of Natural Medicine shared some of his go-to remedies. #IAmUWC

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October 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
[READ] Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Development and Support, Professor Matete Madiba, has turned her personal battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) into a powerful testament of the transformative potential of nutrition and lifestyle awareness. #IAmUWC

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October 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
[EVENT] Invitation to Livestream: Critical Dialogue on Apartheid, Zionism and the Socially Conscious University - Francesca Albanese in conversation with Sarojini Nadar #IAmUWC
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October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
[READ] Hard work pays off, and for Sanelisiwe Qayi, her recent award as the top student in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities was a recognition of that work ethic, passion for justice and her love for her mother tongue, IsiXhosa. #IAmUWC bit.ly/47AExph
October 29, 2025 at 7:10 AM
[READ] The University of the Western Cape recently celebrated World Anatomy Day on Thursday, 16 October 2025, showcasing the university’s commitment to excellence in anatomical sciences through an engaging and interactive experience for the university community. #IAmUWC bit.ly/3JegcNT
October 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Golf with purpose at #UWCGD2025. Join us at Kuilsriver Golf Club on 21 November and help fund bursaries for the next generation of changemakers. For details, contact Bridget Bretherton on (021) 959 3342 or bbretherton@uwc.ac.za. #IAmUWC
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
LAUNCH: The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has launched a staff-led LGBTQIA+ Forum called Queer Dubs. Queer Dubs is open to anyone at UWC who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and allies who wish to listen, learn, and contribute to a more affirming campus culture.
#IAmUWC #QueerDubs
October 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
[READ] A high flying UWC student has been selected as a 2026 Siyaphumelela Achieving The Dream DREAM Scholar — a prestigious international honour awarded to student leaders who are shaping the future of higher education through creativity, advocacy and courage: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Golf with purpose at #UWCGD2025. Join us at Kuilsriver Golf Club on 21 November and help fund bursaries for the next generation of changemakers. For details, contact Bridget Bretherton on (021) 959 3342 or bbretherton@uwc.ac.za. #IAmUWC
October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM