[READ] UWC researchers and psychologists Prof Tyrone Pretorius, former Rector & Vice-Chancellor, and Prof Anita Padmanabhanunni, Dean of Community and Health Sciences, explore the link between social media, smartphone dependence and student mental health. Read: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

With 31 SARChI Chairs, the University of the Western Cape is advancing research, building expertise and shaping knowledge in South Africa and beyond. Meet the researchers in the 2026 SARChI Chairs booklet: bit.ly/UWC-SARCHi-C... #IAmUWC

#UWCGD2026: Playing with Purpose. Partnering for Impact. Transforming Futures. Join us on 11 September at Copperleaf, Johannesburg, and help transform futures through education. Book your fourball or sponsorship: www.uwc.ac.za/about/alumni... #IAmUWC

[READ] For African Traditional Medicine Week, UWC researchers Dr Jacob Cloete and Prof Samuel Egieyeh explore the intersection of indigenous knowledge, plant-based healing and scientific research, and what it could mean for the future of medicine. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

Campus wrapped in mist. #IAmUWC

TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE! ⚽ The wait is over! The 2026 #VarsityFootball season is here, and the Caracals are ready to light up the #OperationRoom! Tickets🎫: www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.asp... One team. One home. One mission. #WeAreCaracals #IAmUWC

[READ] For many young women, a career in science can feel daunting. The University of the Western Cape’s STEM MentHER Programme offers mentorship, exposure and support to help learners see themselves thriving in STEM. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

REGISTER: What should Cape Town’s transport future look like? The Cape Town Transport and Climate Assembly brings 100 randomly selected residents together at UWC to discuss transport, inequality and climate, and develop recommendations for the City. Register: bit.ly/CPTAssembly-... #IAmUWC

What comes after the degree? Go beyond it. Join the University of the Western Cape Postgraduate Open Day on 21 August 2026 and discover opportunities to grow your knowledge, skills and future. Register: bit.ly/UWCPostgrad-... #BeyondTheDegree #IAmUWC #UWCPostgrad

TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE! ⚽ The wait is over! The 2026 #VarsityFootball season is here, and the Caracals are ready to light up the #OperationRoom! Tickets🎫: www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.asp... One team. One home. One mission. #WeAreCaracals #IAmUWC

READ] For decades, many learned through experience rather than formal training. UWC is changing that through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), helping recognise existing skills while strengthening RPL implementation nationally. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] UWC is proud to celebrate the election of Prof Priscilla Baker as Vice President of the International Society of Electrochemistry. This appointment is a testament to her outstanding scholarship, leadership, and commitment to advancing science for the public good: bit.ly/4xawACk #IAmUWC

[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) secured second place at the 2026 Enactus South Africa Nationals with an innovative student project addressing the everyday needs of students living in residences. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] Textbook drive at UWC Faculty of Law highlighted reading and critical thinking in an AI era. Organised by ProBono.Org, Cape Town Attorneys Association and Bar Council of South Africa, it donated textbooks to UWC law students: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] Balancing a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences with competitive chess is no small feat. University of the Western Cape PhD student Harrison Abrahams, 25, recently won his division at a national chess championship. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] People in South Africa are likely to develop walking difficulties earlier than those in wealthier countries, according to a major international study published in The Lancet. UWC researcher Prof Rina Swart contributed to the research. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] Eighteen months into his tenure as Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Balfour reflects on leadership, listening and the collective responsibility of shaping UWC's future. Read the full reflection: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] Why don't women just leave abusive relationships? New University of the Western Cape (UWC) research challenges this common question, revealing the structural barriers that make leaving far more complex. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] For many South Africans, food choices are shaped more by affordability than nutrition. A new UWC study found that financial pressures, family responsibilities and local food availability strongly influence what people eat in communities. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] UWC staff-led forum Queer Dubs has welcomed new research by The Other Foundation showing growing acceptance of LGBTI people in South Africa, while highlighting that stigma and discrimination persist: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] The University of the Western Cape’s Prof Amiena Bayat’s new appointment, under the auspices of the South African Research Chair Initiative, is supported by the Department of Science and Innovation, the National Research Foundation & the Sasol Foundation: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] For six days, UWC became a hub of scientific discovery as physicists, researchers and students from across South Africa gathered to exchange ideas, present new research and explore solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[WATCH] UWC's solar-powered hydroponics system at Pelican Park High School is equipping learners with future-focused agricultural skills while using 90% less water to support sustainable food production. Watch now: bit.ly/UWC-PelicanP... #IAmUWC

Growing the Future - Solar-powered Hydroponics at Pelican Park High School

Growing food. Growing skills. Growing futures.At Pelican Park High School, a solar-powered hydroponics system is transforming the way learners think about ag...

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[READ] One click is all it takes. As Patrick Lupuzi walks across theUWC campus, 113 feral cats emerge to greet him. Behind these daily encounters is the UWC Feral Cat Project (TUFCAT), founded in 1997 to care for the campus's feline residents. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] The University of the Western Cape's (UWC) Politics and Urban Governance Research Group (PUG), together with CREDO at Stellenbosch University, is helping launch South Africa's first Citizens' Assembly in Cape Town to shape transport and climate solutions: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] A new partnership between UWC, Islamic Relief and Pelican Park High School is helping to grow, cultivate and nurture the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs, while introducing learners to cutting-edge farming technology. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] UWC's Dance Sport Club brought home 10 gold, seven silver and four bronze medals at the 2026 USSA Dance Sport Championships. Champions Dené Visser and Verdon Laws also went viral with their winning performance. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

Built for discovery. Driven by curiosity. #IAmUWC

[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) hosted its third Mental Health and Wellbeing Colloquium, themed "Building Sustainable Ecosystems of Care: Practitioner Well-Being, Neurodiversity, and Structural Support in Higher Education." Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] The Department of Employment and Labour has appointed the University of the Western Cape's (UWC) Executive Director for Human Resources, Meko Ernest Magida, as Chairperson of the 6th Commission for Employment Equity (CEE) for a five-year term: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC