University of the Western Cape

The Centre for Humanities Research, in partnership with the Akademie Der Künste and Deutschlandfunk Radio, have joined forces to explore how sound embodies knowledge. The partnership launched two years ago with a project titled…

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has recommitted to an effort to promote graduate employability through the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme to empower future leaders. On 1 July, UWC onboarded a third cohort of more…

Substance use during pregnancy is a critical global health concern, impacting both maternal and fetal well-being. In South Africa, where substance use rates are among the highest globally, addressing this issue becomes even more urgent.…

Too many girls are bleeding and need help, yet few are willing to acknowledge the P-word. Through various initiatives such as the #UdubsCares campaign and corporate partnerships, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) is committed to…

Recognising the growing importance of student and staff mental health and well-being, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) has embarked on a transformative journey, adopting innovative solutions like WYSA – a mental health mobile app…

Professor Dudley E. Shallcross, a prominent figure in the realm of chemical education, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s birthday honours of 2024. This accolade celebrates his extensive…

Ferah Aysel Güles, a social worker from Cape Town and a University of the Western Cape (UWC) student, has been selected for the prestigious 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship. This fellowship, part of the Young African Leaders Initiative,…

More than seven out of every 10 South African learners (76%) at Grade 4 level can’t understand what they read in any language, a report found. The 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) highlighted the urgent need for…

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a leader in research and innovation on the continent, which is reflected in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings. THE uses the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable…

Professor Roy Maartens' stature as an internationally recognised leading researcher in astrophysics was reaffirmed when he received an A1 rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF). Prof Maartens has been championing the…