UWC Football Club Ready For New Era In Hollywoodbets Super League
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is set to play a leading role in the transformation of women’s football in South Africa as the 2026 Hollywoodbets Super League introduces a bold new competition format. This season, the league will adopt a festival-based structure, with fixtures hosted across all nine provinces.
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Smoking During Pregnancy Linked To Higher Blood Pressure And Heart Risks In Adolescents
Children exposed to tobacco smoking in the womb face a higher risk of developing high blood pressure during adolescence, with body weight emerging as a key factor that is linked to elevated blood pressure, new University of the Western Cape (UWC) research suggests. |
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More Than a Qualification: UWC’s 2026 Career Xpo Empowers Future Graduates
As South Africa continues to face high levels of unemployment, including among graduates, universities are increasingly challenged to prepare students not only with academic knowledge, but with the practical skills, networks and confidence needed to transition into the world of work. This was the thinking behind the University of the Western Cape’s 2026 Career Xpo - a three-day initiative designed to connect students with industry and strengthen graduate employability. |
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Get ready for the 32nd edition of the Fast & Flat 10km and 6.5km Fun Run
The countdown is on! The University of the Western Cape’s Fast & Flat 10km and 6.5km Fun Run returns for its 32nd edition — and this year promises to be bigger, faster, and more fun than ever. With 1,500 entries already secured and a cap of 3 000 runners, the race is filling up quickly. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Cape Town’s most iconic community running events.
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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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