The University of the Western Cape

The University of the Western Cape The University of the Western Cape has grown to become one of the most diverse universities in Africa.

Its excellence and quality of education is complemented by its 7 faculties and staff, and brought to life by its diverse student population. 60 years of Hope, Action and Knowledge built on Social Justice, Community Engagement and Graduate Employability. The University of the Western Cape is a national university, alert to its African and international context as it strives to be a place of quality

and a place to grow. It is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, to nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and to responding in critical and creative ways to the needs of a society in transition. Drawing on its proud experience in the liberation struggle, the university is aware of its distinctive academic role in helping build an equitable and dynamic society.

[READ] Fourteen years after the first Kaaps Symposium was held at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), the institut...
05/06/2026

[READ] Fourteen years after the first Kaaps Symposium was held at the University of the Western Cape (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).

: Future oral health professionals start here. The UWC Faculty of Dentistry continues to shape the future of oral healt...
05/06/2026

: 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: https://bit.ly/Dentistry-UWC
Apply now: https://bit.ly/UWC-Apply

[READ] University of the Western Cape (UWC) Honorary Professor and newly inaugurated President of the World Federation o...
04/06/2026

[READ] University of the Western Cape (UWC) Honorary Professor and newly inaugurated President of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), Prof Raman Bedi, has pledged to elevate oral health from the margins of public health and place it alongside major chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) proudly celebrates Prof Marion Keim, who has been awarded the Jürgen Pal...
04/06/2026

[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.

: Help us stay connected. Update or verify your contact details with the Alumni Relations Office by clicking the link b...
03/06/2026

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

: More than a place to study, the UWC Library is a space for discovery, collaboration and academic growth. Explore the ...
03/06/2026

: 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: https://bit.ly/UWC-Library

[READ] “I would go again tomorrow.”UWC student Hajar Kagiso Al-Tha’irah Ahjum Mathee has returned home after the Global ...
02/06/2026

[READ] “I would go again tomorrow.”
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.

02/06/2026

Back home. Back with family. Back at UWC.

Hajar Ahjum-Mathee shares what this moment means to her and the message she has for the UWC community that supported her throughout.

[APPLY] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) invites aspiring young artists across Africa to participate in the Nati...
02/06/2026

[APPLY] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) invites aspiring young artists across Africa to participate in the National Science Week Art Competition 2026.
Participants are encouraged to creatively explore the role of science in building a climate-resilient future and submit original artwork in PDF format (max 25MB), accompanied by their full name, school, grade, and a brief description of the artwork (max 120 words).
Entries close on 26 June 2026, with selected works to be showcased during National Science Week at UWC.
More information: https://bit.ly/UWC-National-Science-Week-Art

01/06/2026

[WATCH] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has reached a historic milestone, now hosting 30 SARChI Chairs - the highest number among South Africa's historically disadvantaged institutions (HDIs). This achievement reflects UWC's growing influence in shaping South Africa's research agenda, advancing African-led innovation, and producing research that transforms lives, informs policy and strengthens communities.

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Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville
Cape Town
7535

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Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:30

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