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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 19h

[READ] Democracy is shaped not only at the ballot box, but also in how we listen, question and engage. UWC’s Dr Trevor Makhetha reflects on the role of education in strengthening democratic participation through “Audiencious Learning”. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 22h

#UWCGD2026 | Cape Town, it’s your turn! The University of the Western Cape (UWC) Annual Golf Day heads to Atlantic Beach Golf Estate on Friday, 27 November 2026. Golf. Connection. Purpose. Find out more: bit.ly/UWC-GolfDay #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

[READ] From a young girl in Khayelitsha with dreams of acting to a recognised scientist, Professor Fanelwa Ngece-Ajayi reflected on the people, opportunities and unexpected turns that shaped her journey during her inaugural lecture at UWC. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#UWCGrad2026: As the University of the Western Cape (UWC) prepares to celebrate graduation, we invite you to share stories of excellence, resilience and impact. If you or someone you know has achieved something remarkable, we want to hear from you. Email ia@uwc.ac.za. #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

[READ] Professor Sue-Mari Viljoen’s passion for property law has shaped her academic career and contribution to legal education. She recently reflected on this journey during her inaugural lecture at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has strengthened key measures of its academic performance while retaining its place among the world’s top universities in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

[READ] UWC's second Nature Photography Competition has celebrated the remarkable biodiversity and natural heritage found right on the University’s doorstep, inviting students to discover the Cape Flats Nature Reserve through the lens of photography. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#ChooseUWC: Today is the last day to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate study at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) for 2027. Don’t miss your chance to take the next step towards your future at UWC. Applications close today, 30 September 2026. Apply now: bit.ly/UWC-Apply #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Last chance to say: I’m in. The 2026 University of the Western Cape (UWC) Staff Campaign ends on 30 September. There’s still time to support students facing financial challenges. Make your pledge: bit.ly/UWC-StaffCam... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

[READ] University of the Western Cape (UWC) Professor André Odendaal has received the 2026 Howard Milton Award for Cricket Scholarship, recognising five decades of contributions to cricket history and scholarship. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC @bssh.bsky.social

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) stood alongside Bellville South SAPS and community stakeholders during Heritage Week, joining hands in a show of unity, cultural pride and shared commitment to safer communities. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

[WATCH] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) joined Bellville South SAPS and community partners for a Heritage Week Solidarity Chain, celebrating unity in diversity while promoting social cohesion and safer communities: bit.ly/UWC-Heritage... #IAmUWC #HeritageMonth

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Heritage Week Solidarity Chain

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) joined community members, the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Bellville South Community Policing Forum (CPF...

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

[READ] Dr Gérard Filies of the University of the Western Cape (UWC) has been recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) for his expertise in advancing interprofessional education. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

[READ] The University of the Western Cape’s (UWC) Gender Equity Unit has launched a 100-day challenge to tackle cyberbullying and technology-facilitated gender-based violence, with a focus on safer digital spaces and collective action. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

[READ] A University of the Western Cape (UWC) study has revealed high levels of depression and probable PTSD among students with disabilities, highlighting the need for more inclusive and disability-responsive mental health support in higher education. Read: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

[READ] UWC Rector & Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert J Balfour, recently represented the University at the Matariki Network of Universities Executive Board and Leads Meeting, hosted by the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, from 20–22 September 2026: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A look back at the University of the Western Cape’s (UWC) Postgraduate Open Day in August. Missed it? There’s still time to take the next step. Postgraduate applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026. Apply now: bit.ly/UWC-Apply #IAmUWC #ChooseUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#UWCGD2026 | Cape Town, are you ready to tee off? The University of the Western Cape (UWC) Annual Golf Day heads to Atlantic Beach Golf Estate on 27 November 2026. More info: www.uwc.ac.za/about/alumni... Watch: youtu.be/VhmyFHuSpHA #IAmUWC

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UWC Cape Town Golf Day 2026

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) warmly invites you to the 2026 UWC Cape Town Golf Day —a signature fundraising event that brings together alumni, pa...

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#HeritageDay | In a Heritage Day 2026 message, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) Acting Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Matete Madiba reflects on the histories, languages, cultures and traditions that shape us, and the living heritage we carry forward: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

[READ] A missed medical career led Prof Abram Madiehe down an unexpected path to science. Now a professor at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), his research explores “nanoliposuction” and targeted treatments for obesity. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

[READ] When Professor Joelien Pretorius steps up to deliver her inaugural lecture this week, she brings with her not only decades of scholarship and activism, but also a deeply personal journey that has shaped her convictions. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

[READ] Long before he became a professor at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), Paolo Israel was a young man trying to make sense of a world shaped by political conflict, family divisions, and competing ideologies. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

[READ] In a country where youth unemployment hovers at crisis levels, the National EDHE (Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education) Absa Studentpreneurs Indaba 2026 has become a game‑changer for students at the University of the Western Cape. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

[READ] 40 years after the University of the Western Cape entered its first strategic international partnership, the relationship with the University of Missouri System continues to create opportunities for students, researchers and academics. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Still meaning to make your pledge? Consider this your reminder. The 2026 University of the Western Cape (UWC) Staff Campaign ends on 30 September. There’s still time to turn intention into action. Make your pledge: bit.ly/UWC-StaffCam... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

[READ] Oral health is gaining a stronger voice in global public health. University of the Western Cape (UWC) researchers joined global discussions on integrating oral health into primary healthcare and universal health coverage. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

[READ] University of the Western Cape (UWC) Professor Robertson Tengeh used his inaugural lecture to call for stronger support, education and policies to help small businesses and entrepreneurs succeed across Africa. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#UWCGD2026 | Johannesburg, what a round! Relive the highlights from the UWC Annual Golf Day at Copperleaf – a day of golf, connection and purpose. Cape Town, you’re next – Friday, 27 November 2026. Watch the highlights: bit.ly/UWC-GD-JHB-2... #IAmUWC

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2026 UWC Annual Golf Day | Johannesburg Highlights | #UWCGD2026

Relive the highlights of the 2026 University of the Western Cape (UWC) Annual Golf Day in Johannesburg.Hosted at Copperleaf Golf Estate on Friday, 11 Septemb...

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#UWCPostgrad: Thinking about postgraduate study at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)? Catch up on the 2026 UWC Postgraduate Virtual Open Day sessions and explore opportunities across our faculties and support services. Watch: bit.ly/UWC-Postgrad... #IAmUWC #ChooseUWC

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UWC Postgraduate Virtual Open Day Sessions

Explore postgraduate study opportunities at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) through our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day Sessions. These sessions provi...

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

[READ] From research and robotics to entrepreneurship, health sciences and food security, the University of the Western Cape (UWC) delegation’s first day in St Louis highlighted new opportunities for collaboration with the University of Missouri System. Read: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is marking 40 years of partnership with the University of Missouri System, while exploring new opportunities in research, innovation and academic collaboration. Follow the visit: www.uwc.ac.za/about/leader... #IAmUWC

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Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Robert Balfour's Travel ... | UWC

UWC and Missouri Partnership Enter New Chapter of Research and Innovation The University of the Western Cape (UWC) delegation’s visit to the University...

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

[READ] Final-year students at UWC's Faculty of Dentistry got a taste this week of what is expected of them when they enter the field, particularly private practice, from professionals advising them on business, legal, financial and career topics: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

[READ] UWC's Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG), together with the Centre for Research on Democracy (CREDO) at Stellenbosch University, is helping put citizens at the heart of policymaking through South Africa’s first Citizens’ Assembly. Read: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

[ANNOUNCEMENT] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) and the University of Missouri System mark 40 years of academic partnership – four decades of people, knowledge, opportunity and impact. Follow the delegation visit and highlights: bit.ly/UWC-Missouri40 #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) proudly congratulates Dr Rekha Rambharose, Head of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Unit, on being named the recipient of the 2026 Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) Leadership Award. Read: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

[READ] A study involving a University of the Western Cape (UWC) researcher explores why South African teenagers choose not to vape or decide to quit, with health concerns and nicotine addiction among the key reasons. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#ChooseUWC: Applications for undergraduate and postgraduate study at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in 2027 are still open. Submit your application by 30 September 2026 and take the next step towards your future at UWC. Apply now: bit.ly/UWC-Apply #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Who’s in? The 2026 University of the Western Cape (UWC) Staff Campaign is in full swing. Every pledge, big or small, helps support students facing financial challenges. Make your pledge: bit.ly/UWC-StaffCam... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

[READ] Youth unemployment begins long before young people enter the workforce. University of the Western Cape (UWC) Prof Rouaan Maarman told Parliament’s Youth Colloquium that addressing the crisis requires looking deeper at South Africa’s schooling system. #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

[READ] Speaking at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim called for student safety to extend beyond campus gates to transport routes, accommodation and surrounding precincts through shared responsibility. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

[READ] Postgraduate students from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) put forensic theory into practice during a search and excavation exercise with Stellenbosch University and SAPS, exploring the careful recovery and examination of human remains. Read: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

[WATCH] UWC will welcome global delegates to Cape Town for the International Conference on Inclusive Education in November 2026, marking 35 years of the International Journal of Inclusive Education. 🎥 bit.ly/Internationa... 🌍 iec-inclusive-education.com #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

As Rosh Hashanah begins, Rector and Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert John Balfour extends warm wishes to UWC’s Jewish students, staff and alumni for a year filled with peace, health and joy. #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

[READ] UWC’s dialogue with visually impaired students placed their experiences at the centre of conversations on barriers, inclusion and more accessible teaching and learning. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

[READ] How did colonial slavery shape Kaaps? UWC scholars explored its multilingual roots and the lasting legacies of Dutch slavery. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

[READ] From the classroom to the inaugural lecture stage, Prof Trevor Moodley’s journey is a powerful story of purpose, perseverance and impact. At the University of the Western Cape, his calling to teach continues to shape lives and advance inclusive education. #IAmUWC #UWCInauguralLectures

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University of the Western Cape @uwconline.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

[READ] Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke’s legacy lives on. The University of the Western Cape hosted the unveiling of a commemorative R2 coin honouring her, making Maxeke the first woman to have her image commemorated on a South African coin. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

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