[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is celebrating three academics who are finalists in the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards – also known as the 'Science Oscars' of South Africa. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

#ChooseUWC | Applications for 2027 are now open. Your future starts here. Apply now and take the next step towards your academic journey at UWC. Applications close 30 Sept 2026. Dentistry & Oral Health applications close 31 Aug 2026. Apply: bit.ly/UWC-Apply#ChooseUWC#IAmUWC

#UWCAlumni: Help us stay connected. Update or verify your contact details with the Alumni Relations Office by clicking the link below: bit.ly/UWC-Alumni-U...#UWCAlumni#IAmUWC

[READ] By day, Lucky Themishi Maebela helps maintain the University of the Western Cape's (UWC) campus grounds. After hours, he swaps gardening tools for textbooks as a postgraduate student pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Family and Child Studies: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] Fourteen years after the first Kaaps Symposium at UWC, the institution has launched the KAAPS Dictionary – a landmark project led by Professor Quentin William, Director of the Centre for Multilingualism and Diversities Research (CMDR). Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

#ChooseUWC: Future oral health professionals start here. The UWC Faculty of Dentistry continues to shape the future of oral healthcare through innovation, excellence and community impact. Learn more: bit.ly/Dentistry-UWC Apply now: bit.ly/UWC-Apply#ChooseUWC #IAmUWC

[READ] UWC Honorary Professor Prof Raman Bedi has pledged to put oral health on the global public health agenda alongside major chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) proudly celebrates Prof Marion Keim, who has been awarded the Jürgen Palm Award at the 29th TAFISA World Congress in Prague, Czech Republic. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

#UWCAlumni: Help us stay connected. Update or verify your contact details with the Alumni Relations Office by clicking the link below: bit.ly/UWC-Alumni-U...#UWCAlumni#IAmUWC

"Theorising back": join us & Dr Mfundo Mlilo from @unicologne.bsky.social for his seminar, Decolonising tourism development at Victoria Falls. 🗓️ Wed, 3 June 2026 🕐 13:00 – 14:00 SAST 📍 PLAAS seminar room, 2nd Floor, Jakes Gerwel Hall, @uwconline.bsky.social & zoom 📝 Register: shorturl.at/anIQZ

#ChooseUWC: More than a place to study, the UWC Library is a space for discovery, collaboration and academic growth. Explore the resources, services and support available to help you succeed throughout your journey at UWC. Learn more: bit.ly/UWC-Library#ChooseUWC #IAmUWC

[READ] UWC student Hajar Kagiso Al-Tha’irah Ahjum Mathee has returned home after the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces. Despite the ordeal, her commitment to humanitarian solidarity remains unchanged. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[APPLY] The UWC National Science Week Art Competition 2026 is open! Submit your original artwork (PDF, max 25MB) with your name, school, grade & a short description (max 120 words) by 26 June 2026. Be featured at UWC’s National Science Week. bit.ly/UWC-National... #IAmUWC

[WATCH] UWC now hosts 30 SARChI Chairs - the highest number among South Africa's historically disadvantaged institutions (HDIs). A milestone that reflects our commitment to research excellence, innovation and societal impact. Watch the full video: bit.ly/UWC-SARChI #IAmUWC

#ChooseUWC: Whether your future is in biotechnology, chemistry, environmental sciences or physics, the UWC Faculty of Natural Sciences is where curiosity becomes discovery. Learn more: bit.ly/UWC_NS Apply now: bit.ly/UWC-Apply#ChooseUWC #IAmUWC

[READ] UWC has strengthened its position as a leading research-driven HDI, now holding 30 SARChI Chairs - the highest number among South Africa’s historically disadvantaged institutions - following 15 new appointments in 2026: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] It’s an overcast afternoon in May, and in between back-to-back online meetings and appointments across campus at UWC, Prof Priscilla Baker gently unwraps and rearranges a bright bouquet of flowers on her office desk, carefully removing the dying petals: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

#ChooseUWC: Future healthcare professionals, your journey starts here. Explore the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences at UWC and discover programmes designed to shape healthier communities and meaningful careers. Learn more: bit.ly/UWC-CHS Apply now: bit.ly/UWC-Apply#ChooseUWC#IAmUWC

[APPLY] The UWC National Science Week Art Competition 2026 is open! Submit your original artwork (PDF, max 25MB) with your name, school, grade & a short description (max 120 words) by 26 June 2026. Be featured at UWC’s National Science Week. bit.ly/UWC-National... #IAmUWC

Eid-ul-Adha Message from the Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Balfour. Wishing all staff, students, alumni and their families observing this important occasion peace, joy and renewal. Eid Mubarak to all celebrating. #IAmUWC

#ChooseUWC: Innovation starts with curiosity. Explore postgraduate opportunities through the University of the Western Cape’s Innovation Hub and take the next step in research, entrepreneurship and future-focused thinking. Find out more: bit.ly/UIH-UWC#ChooseUWC#IAmUWC

[READ] The countdown is on! The University of the Western Cape’s Fast & Flat 10km and 6.5km Fun Run returns for its 32nd edition — and this year promises to be bigger, faster, and more fun than ever. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] As graduate unemployment remains a major challenge in South Africa, universities are under pressure to equip students with practical skills, networks & confidence for the world of work. The University of the Western Cape’s 2026 Career Xpo aimed to do just that: bit.ly/UWC-CareerXp... #IAmUWC

#ChooseUWC: For future creatives, thinkers and storytellers, the UWC Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a space where critical thinking, culture and creativity come together. Learn more: bit.ly/UWC-Arts-Hum... Apply now: bit.ly/UWC-Apply#ChooseUWC #IAmUWC

NOTICE: Due to widespread disruptions to examinations this morning, all sit-down examinations at the main campus are cancelled for today only (22 May 2026). Online examinations and off-site campus examinations will continue as planned. Issued by: Executive Management, UWC #IAmUWC

[WATCH] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) Football Club is ready for a new era in the 2026 Hollywoodbets Super League, with greater national exposure, festival-style fixtures and a renewed drive to elevate women’s football in South Africa. Watch: bit.ly/UWC-WomensFo... #IAmUWC #WeAreCaracals

#UWCRunningForJustice: Dr Bramley Lemine is running the Cape Town Marathon 2026 to raise funds for the UWC Street Law Project, which helps empower learners in Khayelitsha through legal education and human rights awareness. Support the campaign: bit.ly/UWC-Running-...#UWCRunningForJustice#IAmUWC

#ChooseUWC: For future leaders, strategists and innovators, the UWC Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers the opportunity to turn ambition into action. Learn more: bit.ly/EMS-UWC Apply now: bit.ly/UWC-Apply#ChooseUWC #IAmUWC

[READ] University of the Western Cape (UWC) research has found that children exposed to tobacco smoking in the womb may face a higher risk of developing high blood pressure during adolescence. The study focused on adolescents from Bishop Lavis in Cape Town: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] Respected University of the Western Cape (UWC) scientist and researcher Prof Priscilla Baker has added another prestigious honour to her growing list of accolades as she was awarded the Order of Mapungubwe in Bronze by President Cyril Ramaphosa this week: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is set to play a leading role in the transformation of women’s football in South Africa as the 2026 Hollywoodbets Super League introduces a bold new competition format. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC #WeAreCaracals

#UWCRunningForJustice: Dr Bramley Lemine is running the Cape Town Marathon 2026 to raise funds for the UWC Street Law Project, which helps empower learners in Khayelitsha through legal education and human rights awareness. Support the campaign: bit.ly/UWC-Running-...#UWCRunningForJustice#IAmUWC

[APPLY] The UWC National Science Week Art Competition 2026 is open! Submit your original artwork (PDF, max 25MB) with your name, school, grade & a short description (max 120 words) by 26 June 2026. Be featured at UWC’s National Science Week. bit.ly/UWC-National... #IAmUWC

#ChooseUWC: The future of justice begins with those willing to challenge, question and lead. Explore the UWC Faculty of Law and take the next step towards a meaningful legal career. Learn more: bit.ly/Law-UWC Apply now: bit.ly/UWC-Apply#ChooseUWC #IAmUWC

[READ] Poor hygiene, unsafe food handling and untrained staff may be placing vulnerable patients at Eastern Cape psychiatric hospitals at risk of food-borne illnesses, according to a new University of the Western Cape (UWC) study. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] Financial aid is not only opening doors to postgraduate study - it is also improving student success & completion rates. New research by Derek Yu and fellow researchers at UWC highlights the urgent need for increased postgraduate funding support in South Africa: bit.ly/uwc-postgrad... #IAmUWC

[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) expresses pride in our postgraduate student, Hajar Kagiso Al-Tha’irah Ahjum-Mathee, who is representing South Africa on the Global Sumud Flotilla. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] Renowned University of the Western Cape (UWC) scientist and researcher, Prof Priscilla Baker, will next week be among 38 distinguished South Africans honoured with National Orders by President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[WATCH] “UWC has always championed equality, recognition and diversity.” In his #IDAHOBIT2026 message, Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Robert Balfour reflects on inclusivity, social justice and the importance of recognising diversity in our communities. Watch here: bit.ly/IDAHOBIT-202...#IDAHOBIT2026#IAmUWC

UWC congratulates Acting DVC: Research and Innovation, Prof Priscilla Baker, on receiving the Order of Mapungubwe (Bronze) as part of South Africa’s National Orders, recognising her outstanding contribution to scientific research & leadership in science and technology: bit.ly/ProfBakerNat... #IAmUWC

[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC), through its Institute for Social Development (ISD), proudly hosted the inaugural UNESCO Chair in Wellbeing, Gender Equity and Education Symposium from 12–14 May 2026. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

#UWCOpenDay2026: Thank you to everyone who joined us at UWC Open Day 2026. We hope you left campus feeling more certain about where your future could begin. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/UWC-Apply#UWCOpenDay2026#IAmUWC #ChooseUWC

[APPLY] UWC invites applications for an Associate Professor in Information Systems. The role includes teaching, research, postgraduate supervision and academic leadership within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Apply by 15 May 2026: bit.ly/UWC-Informat... #IAmUWC

[READ] What began as a booking conflict at University of the Western Cape’s (UWC) High Performance Centre inspired 20-year-old student-athlete Dateh Ambe to develop a digital solution improving sports facility management and student-athlete experiences: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] This Africa Month, University of the Western Cape (UWC) researcher Clement Cupido reflects on how unequal access to technology and digital literacy continues to exclude many rural young people from job opportunities in South Africa’s digital economy: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] UWC SRC President Mcntosh Khasembe, the first graduate in his family from Orange Farm, Johannesburg, celebrated his graduation in Industrial Psychology and Economics surrounded by fellow students at the Jakes Gerwel Hall. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC #UWCGrad2026

[WATCH] UWC alumna and Media Office staff member Elethu Mpoki shares how the Presidential Youth Employment Stimulus Programme transformed uncertainty into opportunity. What began as a six-month internship became a meaningful career path rooted in growth and purpose: bit.ly/UWC-PYES-2026 #IAmUWC

[READ] After severe cold fronts swept across Cape Town this week, UWC has begun a comprehensive assessment of campus infrastructure. Rector & Vice-Chancellor Prof Robert Balfour conducted a campus walkabout on Tuesday to assess conditions with operations teams: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[READ] Sex workers in South Africa face growing vulnerability as criminalisation, stigma and funding cuts continue to limit access to rights, protection and support services. These concerns were raised at a seminar hosted by UWC Faculty of Law: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann... #IAmUWC

[APPLY] The UWC National Science Week Art Competition 2026 is open! Submit your original artwork (PDF, max 25MB) with your name, school, grade & a short description (max 120 words) by 26 June 2026. Be featured at UWC’s National Science Week. bit.ly/UWC-National... #IAmUWC