22 November 2024
 
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On Campus News
The Fight To Combat Hunger Continues

On 16 October 2024, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) marked World Food Day with a new initiative under the UDubs Cares programme to combat student hunger.
 
 
 
Helping Children Unwind After a Busy Year: Expert Advice from UWC Psychologist Rone Gerber

As the school year winds down and the holiday season approaches, children and parents alike look forward to a well-deserved break. But navigating this time of year can present unique challenges for families. UWC psychologist and Head of Therapeutic Services, Rone Gerber, shares expert insights into how parents can help children relax, recharge, and reconnect meaningfully during the holidays.
 
Inaugural lecture: Law should be practised through an ethical and moral lens in SA

The law should not merely be viewed as a set of rules citizens should adhere to, but be practised against the backdrop of ethical and moral issues in South Africa.
 
 
 
The Proposed Bela Job Cuts a Cause for Concern for Future Teachers

The announcement of 2 000 planned job cuts in the Western Cape education sector and thousands more in other provinces around South Africa sparked significant concern among educators and students.
 
UWC In The News
African penguins could be extinct by 2035 – how to save them
Colonial powers tried to stifle traditional healing in Zimbabwe. They failed and today it’s a powerful force for treating mental illness
South Africa's Innovation Hub to spearhead BRICS Science and Innovation initiatives
     
 
The impact of environmental contaminants on marine reproduction
How ethical are South Africa’s news media? We studied public complaints to the press council to find out
Trading up: First-of-its-kind incubator for township SMMEs
     
 
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