UWC
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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.
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Western Cape dominates national schools swimming championships
Western Cape dominates Autumn National Schools Swimming Championships, amassing 128 medals across four days of competition at UWC in April 2026.
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From “Coconut” to the Dean’s List: Graduate Reclaims Her isiXhosa Identity
Once labelled a “coconut”, Siphelele Oniwe overcame struggles with isiXhosa to graduate with honours and now pursues a Master’s in African Language Studies.
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UWC alumni takes their homegrown tech invention to the global stage
UWC alumni will showcase transport app Uthutho in Silicon Valley after winning Red Bull Basement SA with their AI-powered commuter solution.
