UWC
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Menstruation and sanitation in informal settlements highlighted in photo exhibition
A UWC exhibition highlights how poor sanitation and period poverty rob women in informal settlements of dignity, privacy and opportunity.
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UWC gardener pursues postgraduate studies despite life-changing setback
After a devastating accident, UWC gardener Lucky Maebela returned to school at 23 and is now pursuing postgraduate studies.
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Kaaps Dictionary launched at University of the Western Cape
UWC launched the Kaaps Dictionary, a landmark resource that validates the language, promotes inclusion and supports multilingual education.
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Cigarette smoke research in Bishop Lavis show increase in blood pressure
Children exposed to cigarette smoke in the womb face greater heart and blood pressure risks as teens, new UWC research from Bishop Lavis finds.
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UWC reaches milestone with 30 SARChI Chairs
The University of the Western Cape has achieved 30 SARChI Chairs, reinforcing its position as a leader in research and innovation.
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UWC looks forward to transforming women’s football
UWC will play a key role in the revamped 2026 Hollywoodbets Super League as women’s football adopts a new festival-based format.
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Student finds digital solution to improve sports facility management
UWC student-athlete Dateh Ambe developed a digital platform and website to modernise sports bookings, administration and communication.
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Education, gender equality and wellbeing discussed at UWC
UWC hosted the inaugural UNESCO symposium on wellbeing, gender equity and education, bringing global scholars together to explore transformation.
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UWC seminar discusses the vulnerability of sex workers
Sex workers in South Africa face rising vulnerability as criminalisation, stigma and a severe funding crisis threaten rights and protection
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Fingers point to men in major new environmental research
New global research links masculinity to climate impact, highlighting higher carbon footprint and calling for stronger engagement in environmental action.
