"Got a Bright Idea? Power the Change"

We’re calling on the UWC community to get creative and share your best ideas and tips to save energy, in a short video format and take part in the Energy Awareness Video Competition! If you’ve got a clever tip, creative hack, or smart way to save energy, we want to see it!

Whether you’re switching off, unplugging, or finding new ways to be energy-wise, show us how you’re helping to power the change. Make it fun, make it short, and make it yours — from TikTok-style clips to YouTube Shorts, we’re here for it!

This is your chance to share your energy-saving ideas and inspire others across campus. Let’s see how you’re making a difference — one bright idea at a time.

1. Create a short video (max 60 seconds) and upload it to TikTok or YouTube Shorts.
2. Follow and tag @uwconline in your post.
3. Include the hashtag #PowerTheChangeUWC to make sure your entry is counted!
4. Make sure your video is set to public.

Prizes include an inverter for 1st place and other great prizes!

Winning videos will be featured on official university platforms and will be used for our energy awareness campaign

Be part of a movement making real change on campus

Closing date: 15 August
Winners announced: 1 September 2025

Terms and Conditions: Eligibility Criteria

• The competition is open to students registered at the University of Western Cape (UWC).
• Participants must follow UWC’s social media platforms.
• All videos must be posted by 15 August 2025.

Video Requirements

• Entries must be in video format and uploaded on TikTok or YouTube Shorts.
• Videos must adhere to community guidelines and not contain vulgar, offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content.
• Any music, images, or materials must be original or used with proper permission or licensing.
• Tag @uwconline, mention your chosen faculty and include #PowerTheChangeUWC in your caption.

Disqualification

• Entries not meeting the guidelines or found in breach of the terms and conditions will be disqualified.
• The decision of the judging panel will be final and binding.

Compliance

• All entrants must comply with the rules of the TikTok and YouTube platforms.

Liability

• The University will not be liable for any technical issues, damages, or losses related to the participation in this competition.

Amendments

• The University reserves the right to make changes or amendments to these terms and conditions if necessary.

Data and Privacy

• Personal information collected for the competition will be used solely for the purposes of the competition and in accordance with the UWC's privacy policy.

Prize Information

• First Prize: An inverter
• To confirm 2nd and 3rd prizes
• Winners are featured on UWC's social media platforms.

Winner Selection Process 

• The selected videos will be shared on UWC’s official social media pages (TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook)
• The competition will run on the university’s official TikTok and YouTube pages: @uwconline.
• By uploading content, you give consent for it to be shared on all social media pages.

By participating in the competition, entrants agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Failure to comply may result in disqualification from the competition.