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UWC to Represent South African Talent on the Continental Stage
The University of the Western Cape's (UWC) women's football team continues to make a significant impact on the South African sports scene, being nominated to represent the country in a continental competition this year. |
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Afrikaaps under spotlight at Linguistics Martin Luther Colloquium Lecture
The rich history of Kaaps (also known as Afrikaaps) took centre stage at the University of Michigan in the USA at the recent Linguistics Martin Luther Colloquium Lecture. |
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Three South African universities have new approaches to assessing students: why this is a good thing
South African higher education faces many complex challenges rooted in the legacy of apartheid. They include the fact that many students are unprepared for or excluded from higher education. Quality education is not available to all. It’s therefore difficult for many students to remain in higher education and eventually graduate. |
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An Olympic Start to the Olympic Year
The start of a truly Olympic initiative, namely the launch of the Olympic Values Education Training Programme (OVEP) for the first group of teachers with a focus on Physical Education (PE) and Life orientation at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). |
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LLB Student Rises Above Heartache and Loss
Michelle Obama once said, "...it's important for you to understand that your experience facing and overcoming adversity is actually one of your biggest advantages.” |
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SKA, MANDELA and GAMKA projects continue to promote science in UWC and SA
Exciting news for science in South Africa (SA) was just announced by the British High Commission and SA Higher education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, regarding a UK investment of R1bn to create a skilled SA cohort of researchers in mutual priority sectors of emerging technology (including artificial intelligence), agriculture technology, health, oceans, climate and energy, and space. |
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Disability and Child Activist Chooses UWC
Saadiq Daniels’ face lights up when he begins to speak about his acceptance at the University of the Western Cape to begin his higher education journey. And his excitement is infectious. |
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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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