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UWC Staff Sweat It Out for Wellness
“Summer bodies are made in winter” as the saying goes, and that’s how brave participants of the University of Western Cape’s Employee Wellness Bootcamp approached a short but intense gym session at the Biokinetics Department’s gymnasium. Like many first-timers, the crunches, squats and push-ups were hard work, but by the end of the session, some of the participants only had praise for the workout. |
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From Hope to Action: UWC Students on Christian Mission Empower Young Lives in Uganda
Using faith, service, and scholarship, two postgraduate students from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) recently carried the spirit of transformation across borders into the heart of Uganda. Tamara Goliath and Monique Witbooi, both Master's students at UWC, embarked on a Christian mission journey that became a platform for something even greater - showcasing UWC as a beacon of educational hope, inclusion and empowerment. |
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UWC Scientist a finalist for top award for her work in STEM education
University of the Western Cape’s Deputy Dean for Research & Innovation at the Natural Sciences Faculty, Prof Fanelwa Ngece-Ajayi, is a finalist in the NGO category of the 2024/2025 NSTF-South32 Awards for the work of the NGO she leads - AmaQawe ngeMfundo. |
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UWC Staff and Students are in safe hands thanks to the resident Medic team
Germaine Dias saw an ambulance when he was 21-years-old, and it sparked a desire to make a difference in the world. Today, he’s the resident medic at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), and while many might only notice him in an emergency situation, Dias and his team are always in the background, ensuring the health and safety of all on campus. |
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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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