University of the Western Cape

The appointment of Prof Ralarala, who serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at UWC, by the National Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa marks the inaugural council after the promulgation of the SA Language…

In a spectacular and intellectually charged evening, the 2023 Research Recognition Awards ceremony held on Friday, 8 September 2023, brought together the brightest minds from various fields to celebrate and honour their remarkable research…

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has earned massive bragging rights at one of the most prestigious events for women in higher education. Higher Education Resources Services - South Africa (HERS-SA) has recognised UWC’s Deputy…

The institution paid tribute to innovative research that has the potential to address the world’s pressing issues. The graduation ceremony held in the Jakes Gerwel Hall, featured the first Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Master’s…

B.Sc Masters student in Conservation Biology, Kyle Jantjies, said the reason for the small rodent not being a popular topic of study is likely because it is generally regarded as a pest among farmers.“Farmers often complain about them…

Other key collaborators included Universities South Africa (USAf) and the Cape Higher Education Consortium. The event consisted of a lekgotla and a student indaba, which was centered around the theme, “Social Innovation for Social Impact…

A Research Chair in Forensic Linguistics and Multilingualism, hosted by the Department of African Language Studies, has been established in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at UWC. This Chair is held by Professor Russell Kaschula, a…

Co-authored by Dr Karen Koopman, a senior lecturer at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in the Faculty of Education, and Dr Oscar Koopman, a senior lecturer at Stellenbosch University, this book offers a transformative perspective.…

The program aims to prepare young individuals from diverse backgrounds with the mindset and skills to enrich their communities. The inaugural announcement of the partnership took place at the University recently and will see a total of…

This initiative aims to raise awareness and understanding of gender-based violence among both the staff and patients of Valkenberg Hospital, one of the major specialist hospitals in Cape Town.The campaign is scheduled for Tuesday, 26…