13 September 2024
 
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Two UWC Women Leaders clinch prestigious HERS-SA Awards

Two women leaders at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) achieved an exceptional victory at the Higher Education Resource Services South Africa (HERS-SA) Awards.
 
 
 
Professor Lewis Explores Food, Gender, and Humanity in Inaugural Lecture

Professor Monwabisi Ralarala, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, took about 13 minutes to introduce Professor Desiree Lewis before she delivered her inaugural lecture — a testimony to her vast experience and expertise in her field.
 
UWC Unveils Cutting-Edge Research Cloud Platform

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is excited to announce the launch of the UWC Research Cloud (UWCRC), a state-of-the-art on-premise virtual infrastructure designed to empower researchers and students with advanced computing resources.
 
 
 
UWC Tax Academics Weigh In on the Two-Pot System: A Call for Caution and Informed Decision-Making

South Africa's economic landscape is peppered with challenges, including rising debt levels, increasing costs of living, and general financial stress among its citizens. In response, the South African government has introduced the two-pot retirement system, a reform that could provide immediate financial relief to many.
 
UWC In The News
“Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way”: Man Shares Tough Journey From Matric Through Varsity
Failure not in my dictionary – Katjaimo
Previously untold story of UWC students’ baptism of fire and political awakening in the 1976 revolt
     
 
Pluto mission: South African astronomers join forces with NASA to learn more about the dwarf planet
China-Africa forum 2024: A watershed re-alignment of the Global South? Kabelo Maziya — The Mail & Guardian
Anastasia was ma’ nou net eenmal ‘Ôse Stacey’
     
 
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