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UWC HR Department Promotes Inclusion with “Dinner in the Dark”
On 22 November 2024, the University of the Western Cape's Human Resources Department hosted a transformative event, “Dinner in the Dark,” to promote disability awareness and inclusivity. This immersive experience, held at the School of Public Health, allowed attendees to dine in complete darkness, simulating the challenges visually impaired individuals face. |
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Decolonising the Bible and Addressing Colonial Legacies
This month, the Bible's dual role in colonial history and movements for liberation was spotlighted at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Scholars, faith leaders and activists discussed reinterpreting biblical texts to challenge colonial legacies. |
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Boosting the Academic Menu With Critical Food Studies
Academics and students are encouraged to play with their food and take a bite out of interdisciplinary research. The University of the Western Cape (UWC) co-hosts the Critical Food Studies (CFS) programme with the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the University of Pretoria. The Andrew Mellon Foundation has funded it for the past six years. |
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Being more engaged in Campus Life: A Postgrad Student’s Journey
Social integration challenges for postgraduate students are often a reality when adjusting to life on campus. With limited opportunities for socialising, especially since studies are after hours, mature and part-time postgrads may have fewer chances to connect with peers. But this didn’t stop Sam Mahoney, a postgraduate student in Entrepreneurial and Management Sciences. |
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Communications & Marketing Office
Do you have any important UWC stories to share? Do you know of an event that you’d like to see featured? Have you heard of UWC students, staff or alumni who’ve done amazing things, which you think the world should know about? Or maybe you have a few suggestions, comments or questions about something in this newsletter? Whatever the case may be, the Communications & Marketing Office would really like to hear from you. Just email us on ia@uwc.ac.za, call us on 021 959 4229, or drop by our offices. |
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