Today, Prof José Frantz, DVC: Research & Innovation, spoke at the HERS-SA Emerging Women Leaders Programme, sharing powerful insights on career pathing, authentic leadership & visibility. #IamUWC #HERSA #WomenInLeadership #HigherEd

[#TransformationThursday] What helps families thrive? Prof Nicolette Roman’s UWC Family Capabilities Project uses storytelling, photo voice & LEGO to explore how families care & connect. 💛 One family at a time builds stronger communities. youtube.com/@The_Family_Sp…

UWC celebrated young changemakers at the SDG Essay & Poster Prize Giving! Students tackled issues from clean water to climate actionshowcasing research, passion & purpose. 👏Congrats to all! Read more: uwc.ac.za/news-and-annou… #IamUWC #SDGs #YouthLeadership #Sustainability

[RECAP]“We must act boldly!” 💬 The #MakgobaLecture at UWC called for urgent action to tackle youth unemployment & support entrepreneurship. SA’s future depends on it! 🇿🇦💼 🔗 Read more: uwc.ac.za/news-and-annou… #YouthEmployment #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #IamUWC

The NRF was honoured to host UWC, led by VC Prof. Robert Balfour, for a strategic engagement to strengthen collaboration. 🔗 Read more: nrf.ac.za/research-forms… #HigherEd #ResearchMatters #IamUWC

[READ] Using faith, service, and scholarship, two postgraduate students from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) recently carried the spirit of transformation across borders into the heart of Uganda. #IAmUWC @UWCResearch

Proud to welcome Prof. José Frantz—champion for gender equity in academia—as Panelist at #WLHE2025! Join the movement: qkt.io/wlhe #WomenLeaders

Informed in a Minute | Can nature shield fertility from diabetes damage? 🌿 Dr Chinyerum Opuwari & team show Garcinia livingstonei improves sperm health under high glucose, matching diabetes meds. Informed in a Minute 📖 Read: shorturl.at/oQhGX #IamUWC #MaleFertility

💪🏽 UWC staff showed up and showed out at Wellness Day! From group workouts to fun challenges, it was all about movement, mental health & team spirit. 🌿🧘🏾‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️ Here’s to building a healthier, happier campus! #UWCWellness #StaffWellbeing #HealthyCampus #MoveMoreStressLess

Informed in a Minute | Dr Fazlyn Petersen What makes digital access impactful? Explore how a data-free job app is helping bridge SA’s digital divide and what it takes for inclusive tech to work. Read more: shorturl.at/RWrc #MakingResearchCount #IamUWC

🌍 UWC ranks among the top SA universities for Social Impact & Inclusion in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings! Proud to lead with purpose and transform society through education. 🔗 uwc.ac.za/news-and-annou… #UWCImpact #THEImpactRankings #SocialJustice #ProudlyUWC

🌠 A giant leap for science! One of the world’s most advanced ground telescopes has beamed back its first images, marking a new era in astronomy with UWC proudly contributing to this global achievement. 🔭🌌 Read more 👉 shorturl.at/LXvQ7 #UWCScience #IamProudlyUWC

#MindfulMonday UWC students are putting faith into action on a mission trip to Uganda, bringing hope, support, and empowerment to young lives. 🌍 Read more: uwc.ac.za/news-and-annou… #IamProudlyUWC #UWCImpact #YouthEmpowerment #FaithInAction

Today, PLAAS celebrates its 30th anniversary! 🎂 Director Prof Ruth Hall says PLAAS is as important now as it was when it first started in 1995. Listen to her message, and celebrate with us by sending us your wish for next 30 years of PLAAS. 🎤 forms.gle/dpGigm3HBLknW8…

🌟 #TransformationalTuesday A UWC-developed entrepreneur has expanded his business into Lesotho, proving how education and innovation can power cross-border success! 💼🌍 📖 Read the full story: uwc.ac.za/news-and-annou… #UWCImpact #Entrepreneurship #ProudlyUWC

📢 Call for Abstracts: UWC Research Week 2025 8–11 Sept 2025 | 📍UWC Theme: Building Research Ecosystems for Global Collaboration 🌍 📝 Deadline: 31 July 2025 🔗 Apply: tinyurl.com/UWCResearchWee… #UWCResearchWeek #CallForAbstracts #SDGs #GlobalCollab #ResearchMatters

Day 1 ✅ The Postgraduate Supervision Workshop kicked off with Prof Emmanuel Mgwashu sparking lively conversations on globalisation, policy, and the teaching-research-community nexus. A strong start to a week of learning and collaboration! #PostgradSupervision #IamUWC

Proud moment for UWC! 🎉 Dr Leona Craffert joins the national effort to close SA’s #DigitalDivide — working towards tech access for all. 💻📶 Read more: uwc.ac.za/news-and-annou… #DigitalInclusion #UWCImpact #AccessForAll

Day 2 of the #Postgraduate Supervision Workshop with Prof Emmanuel Mgwashu exploring how humanising pedagogy shapes more meaningful supervision. Thought-provoking conversations underway! 💡 #HigherEd #Postgrad

[WORKSHOP] Day 3 of our Postgraduate Research Supervision Workshop! Prof Emmanuel Mgqwashu is unpacking the art and craft of writing, empowering supervisors to nurture creativity & critical thinking through dynamic, student-centered approaches. 🎓📝 #AcademicMentorship #IamUWC