The Institute
for Water Studies (IWS) at the University of the Western Cape was formed in
2009 with the goal of promoting
research, postgraduate training, and outreach on water-related issues through
the collaborative efforts of UWC staff. The Institute for Water Studies aims to
increase the understanding of surface water, groundwater, and ecosystems
linkages and how water users are affected and affect these linkages. IWS has a
multi-disciplinary approach to its research since water issues cut across
disciplines.