UWC STEM MentHER Programme Inspires The Next Generation of Women In Science
For many young women, choosing a career in science can feel daunting. Questions about where they belong, which discipline to pursue, and whether they have what it takes, often stand in the way of their ambitions. At the University of the Western Cape (UWC), the STEM MentHER Programme is helping to change that by providing mentorship, exposure and a community of support before learners even leave school.
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Too Much Social Media And Smartphone Usage May Harm Students' Mental Health
For many university students, checking social media is part of everyday life, with many using their smartphones to keep in touch with friends, follow the news, study and unwind. But while these digital platforms have made it easier to stay connected, a new study by the University of the Western Cape (UWC) suggests that spending too much time on social media and becoming overly dependent on smartphones may come at a cost to the mental health of many young people. |
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UWC Scholarship Helps Shape National Conversations On The Future Of Recognition Of Prior Learning
Dr Rekha Rambharose, head of the University of the Western Cape’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Unit, recently authored a policy brief that has been formally acknowledged by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as an important contribution to national policy dialogue. In this Q&A, she reflects on what this recognition means for the future of RPL, how her recommendations could shape universities and colleges, and why building a socially just digital RPL ecosystem matters for South Africa’s learners, institutions and workforce.
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African Traditional Medicine Day: SA Rooted In Wisdom, Indigenous Healing And Everyday Wellness
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms that the pharmaceutical industry is increasingly shifting toward natural medicine. The WHO’s Global Report on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (2024) and the Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 emphasise the growing role of herbal and plant-based remedies in mainstream healthcare systems.
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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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