UWC welcomes 30 exchange students for 2019
Latest newsUniversity of the Western Cape February 6, 2019
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has welcomed 30 international study abroad semester students from partner universities to its campus. The students, from the USA, France and Germany, attended a three-day orientation programme. The students are being hosted by the University’s International Relations Office and were officially welcomed... Read more
UWC rugby team began their Varsity Cup challenge with great aplomb when they nearly snatched a win over the higher rated Ikey Tigers of UCT in their own backyard at Green Mile sports field on Monday, 4 February 2019. Leading 24-23 with only five minutes remaining, FNB UWC could... Read more
UWC students design a mini incubation programme
ResearchUniversity of the Western Cape January 24, 2019
The University of the Western Cape joined forces with OneBio, Africa’s first biotech incubator, to design a mini incubation programme. It has unearthed some revolutionary biotechnology ideas – from a cannabinoid vape to using industrial reject brine for cosmetics and food production, among other things. Students from the Institute... Read more
UWC celebrates 5 alumni selected to Banyana Banyana
AchieversMust-ReadUniversity of the Western Cape January 21, 2019
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has proudly produced five players in the recent 26-member Banyana Banyana squad. Recently awarded African Women’s Player of the Year and 2018 African Goal Scorer of the Year, Thembi Kgatlana, who is with Houston Dash in Texas in the United States, tops... Read more
UWC: Lillian Barnard promotes women in STEM
Latest newsUniversity of the Western Cape January 18, 2019
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) prides itself on providing young women with the skills needed to change the world – women like Lillian Barnard, ICT legend and Microsoft South Africa’s new Managing Director, effective 1 March 2019. “Lillian is a seasoned professional with proven capabilities and a strong... Read more
Higher education to sponsor UWC with over R300m worth of infrastructure
University of the Western Cape November 13, 2018
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Naledi Pandor will unveil the Department of Higher Education and Training’s sponsored infrastructure projects worth over R300 million at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) campuses in Cape Town on Tuesday 13 November 2018. Through the Department’s Infrastructure and Efficiency Grant... Read more
SDS Awards 2018: Lonwabo Damane works today for tomorrow
AchieversUniversity of the Western Cape November 1, 2018
I am passionate about giving back – not necessarily sharing money and possessions, but sharing knowledge, and changing lives.” For Lonwabo Damane, final-year BCom Accounting student at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), giving back has also meant receiving. Not only receiving the joy of changing lives with Today... Read more
Lecture ignites passion for Xhosa literature
Latest newsMust-ReadUniversity of the Western Cape October 15, 2018
There was excitement, deep introspection and optimism when the University of the Western Cape (UWC)’s Department of Xhosa hosted the first Pioneers of Xhosa Literature lecture on 10 October 2018. The event was planned with the hopes of invigorating the love for Xhosa literature and to assist in the... Read more
UWC’s Media Society takes in the BRICS Media Forum
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of the Western Cape July 23, 2018
A delegation from the Media Society of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) attended the BRICS Media Forum on 18 and 19 July, as guests of Prof Pamela Dube, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Development and Support. It was only the third time the BRICS Media Forum, hosted... Read more
Pharmacy Department collaborates with external partners
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of the Western Cape May 7, 2018
The Pharmacy Department is currently engaged in a collaborative project with external stakeholders from the Western Cape Government and the City of Cape Town. These stakeholders are mainly Pharmacist Preceptors that work within the communities (hospitals and clinics), assisting Pharmacy students. Preceptors are expected to provide constructive feedback to students whilst they are engaged in... Read more
