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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 15h

#UWCInauguralLecture: Prof Albertus J (AJ) Smit delivers “Fathoming Change: Marine Biodiversity in a Warming World.” He explores the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and biodiversity. Watch live: bit.ly/InauguralLec...
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Inaugural Lecture of Prof AJ Smit | Natural Sciences

Professor Albertus J (AJ) Smit has been with the Department of Biodiversity & Conservation Biology at the University of the Western Cape since 2014. Trained ...

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 1d

#UWCInauguralLecture: Prof Marieta du Plessis delivers “From Self to Service: A Leadership Journey to Enable Flourishing.” She reflects on leadership rooted in purpose, people and possibility. Watch live: bit.ly/InauguralLec...
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Inaugural Lecture of Prof Marieta du Plessis | Economic and Management Sciences

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 1d

[READ] UWC mourns the passing of Prof Zoë Charlotte Wicomb – one of the most significant authors of late-apartheid and post-apartheid SA. She is the most accomplished and celebrated novelist and short-story writer ever to have been a student at our university: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 1d

[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has signed a landmark development agreement with Kovacs, marking the final phase of a long-standing partnership to deliver quality student accommodation on campus. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 1d

#UWCInauguralLecture: Prof Maria Florence delivered “Community-Based Palliative Care: A Call to Action for Health Equity.” She explored how community-led models can improve quality of life for patients and families. Watch the full lecture: bit.ly/InauguralLec...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 1d

Golf with purpose at #UWCGD2025. Join us at Kuilsriver Golf Club on 21 November and help fund bursaries for the next generation of changemakers. For details, contact Bridget Bretherton on (021) 959 3342 or [email protected]. #IAmUWC

University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 2d

[READ] The University of the Western Cape’s (UWC) Dr Rekha Rambharose has been recognised nationally for her work in “building an inclusive and sustainable National Qualifications Framework (NQF)”. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 2d

[READ] Bridging the gap between classroom and career is key. Fourth-year Pharmacy students from UWC visited Biovac Institute, gaining first-hand insight into South Africa’s leading vaccine production facility and future career paths. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 2d

[READ] The University of the Western Cape's Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) hosted an international conference to commemorate its 30th anniversary. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 5d

[READ] The University of the Western Cape’s Spring Graduation Ceremony became a celebration of purpose and possibility. Among the graduates were two exceptional Mastercard Foundation Scholars from the Class of 2023 whose journeys captured the day's spirit. Read: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 5d

Golf with purpose at #UWCGD2025. Join us at Kuilsriver Golf Club on 21 November and help fund bursaries for the next generation of changemakers. For details, contact Bridget Bretherton on (021) 959 3342 or [email protected]. #IAmUWC

University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 5d

[READ] Mathematics and Science open doors to opportunity. In October, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) welcomed 79 top learners and 13 teachers from Kutlwanong ProMaths as part of a growing partnership inspiring the next generation of innovators. #IAmUWC

University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 6d

#UWCInauguralLecture: On 16 October, Prof Marichen van der Westhuizen reflects on creative healing in “Social Work and the Arts: A Transdisciplinary Process to Promote Creativity, Self-Expression and Social Cohesion”. Watch live: bit.ly/InauguralLec...
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Inaugural Lecture of Prof Marichen van der Westhuizen | Community and Health Sciences

Topic: Social work and the arts: A transdisciplinary process to promote creativity, self-expression and social cohesionAbstract:Social work is both a practic...

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 7d

[READ] On 14 Oct 2025, Professor Marieta du Plessis will deliver her inaugural lecture at UWC. Titled From Self to Service: A Leadership Journey to Enable Flourishing, it explores a shift from traditional leadership to a human-centred approach. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 8d

[READ] A newly released, four-part book examines various aspects of the legal system, including the language used by complainants and witnesses, courtroom discourse, legal education, court interpreting, and the process of taking police statements. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 8d

@plaasuwc.bsky.social marked 30 years of scholarship and advocacy with the Land, Life and Society conference — bringing together global experts to explore how land, food, and climate justice can shape a more equitable future.
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 8d

[READ] From ballet shoes to academic journals, Prof Marichen van der Westhuizen’s journey has been about creating spaces where self-expression is celebrated. Next week, she delivers her inaugural lecture at UWC as a full professor. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 12d

[READ] Acclaimed University of the Western Cape linguist, Professor Quentin Williams, has been nominated for his work in promoting diversity, spearheading the campaign for the recognition of the Kaaps language. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 12d

Today, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) proudly hosted 100 learners and 21 educators from the Kutlwanong Centre for Maths, Science and Technology – shaping tomorrow’s leaders in science, medicine, engineering and beyond.
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 12d

[READ] When you walk into Dr Anthony Williams' office at the Education Faculty, the first thing you’ll notice is the autonomous robot creations on his desk, and some of the spare parts scattered around the office. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 13d

[READ] The “Hustle Kingdom” promised quick money, not degrees. A joint study by the University of the Western Cape (UWC), the London School of Economics and Nigeria’s EFCC reveals how this cybercrime academy trained young men in online fraud. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 13d

[READ] Professor Vivienne Lawack has officially been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Centre for African Fintech, Innovation and Law at the University of the Western Cape. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 14d

[READ] From Athlone to academia. Growing up as the sixth child in a large Catholic family, Maria Florence’s independence set her on a path that would lead to becoming a professor at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 14d

[READ] A recent study from UWC has found that television advertisements for maize products in South Africa rely on, and perpetuate colonial-era ideologies, reinforcing a link between the staple food and black, working-class people. Read: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 14d

[READ] The pressure of marking examination scripts under tight deadlines is a reality for every South African schoolteacher; however, an innovation from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) can help alleviate the load. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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