The End Was Only The Beginning - The Student Who Returned to Rewrite His Story
There are few stories more powerful than those of perseverance in the face of adversity. The journey of Dr Abiatar Andreas is one of resilience, determination and an unwavering commitment to growth. What began as a painful chapter of disappointment in 2009 has culminated in a moment of triumph as he graduates today with a PhD in Economics from the University of the Western Cape (UWC), proving that setbacks do not define a person's future. |
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Double Doctorates In Forensic Linguistics In The Department Of African Language Studies
It is not often that an academic has the opportunity to supervise to completion two PhD candidates who already hold doctoral degrees. Yet this is what is happening in 2026, when Professor Russell Kaschula, Head of the Department of African Language Studies and NRF SARChI Chair in Forensic Linguistics and Multilingualism, will see two of his PhD students graduate. |
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Beyond The Torture Chamber: Cartographies Of Genocidal Terror
What happens when torture can no longer be located within four walls, hidden from the world’s view? What if the conditions that prevent people from healing, finding safety, or sustaining everyday life become part of the violence itself? These difficult questions were all asked in the context of the ongoing genocidal violence taking place in Gaza.
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Students Grateful For Youth Entrepreneurship Education Opportunities At UWC
It was Student Entrepreneurship Week, and Owethu Peki, a BCom graduate and current Honours student at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities the University had provided him to pursue his passion for entrepreneurship. |
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Recognised Promise And Realised Potential - A Khayelitsha Girl’s Triumphant Scientific Adventure
Before Professor Fanelwa Ngece-Ajayi became a scientist, researcher, educator and community leader, she was a young girl from Khayelitsha who wanted to become an actor. At school, she loved drama.
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Audiencious Learning: Celebrating The International Day Of Democracy And Reflecting On The Role Of Education
People understand democracy through their own experiences. A constitution alone cannot guarantee this understanding, and the democratic spirit isn't renewed only during elections. It persists through habits formed over time: expressing opinions, seeking recognition, analysing evidence, challenging authority, accepting disagreement and working together toward joint goals.
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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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