UWC
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Exposure to smoke is taking a toll on Cape Town’s firefighters
A UWC study found that more than half of Cape Town firefighters surveyed reported respiratory symptoms linked to occupational smoke exposure.
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UWC positions itself on the forefront of digital transformation
Dr Shirlene Neerputh is transforming UWC Libraries into a dynamic digital knowledge hub, positioning the institution at the forefront of 4IR innovation.
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UWC announces collaboration with Little Museum of Dublin
UWC’s Centre for Humanities Research and the Little Museum of Dublin present Together/Apart, an exhibition on the Irish anti-apartheid struggle.
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Coronation CEO bridges gap between students and investment industry
Coronation CEO Anton Pillay hosted students from UCT, UWC and Stellenbosch University for a Youth Month discussion on AI and future careers.
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UWC celebrates world-leading science partnership’s tenth anniversary
UWC celebrates IDIA’s tenth anniversary — a decade of world-leading MeerKAT science, skills development and SKA readiness for South Africa.
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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.
