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University of the Western Cape 65 years of Hope, Action and Knowledge built on Social Justice, Community Engagement and Graduate Employability. #IamUWC
Western Cape, South Africa
Joined July 2010
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    [WATCH] "In the coming five years, our collective work on what I have termed, the UWC Way, is a means of developing a shared understanding of the commitment to harmony of work processes, harmony of workers and harmony of the work we do." - Prof Robert Balfour. #IAmUWC #TheUWCWay
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    The University of the Western Cape (UWC) was honoured to confer a cum laude Nuclear Physics on Senamile Masango (32) who is one of only a few women in South Africa to boast with a degree in this field. #UWCAprilGrad2019 #IAmUWC
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    BREAKING: As the country struggles through lockdown, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases & UWC’s South African National Bioinformatics Institute have successfully sequenced SA's first SARS-COV-2 genome - a vital step in fighting #COVID19. #IamUWC #Day11ofLockdown
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    [READ] UWC researcher Thembelihle Bongwana’s PhD explores how race, class, gender, and culture intersect in South Africa's Spur restaurants. Her work redefines public eating spaces and social identity. #IAmUWC #UWCGrad2024
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    [STATEMENT] UWC refuses application for event linked to Mampintsha.
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    A new Cape Derby is born in @varsitycup. UCT's Vice-Chancellor @FabAcademic and UWC's Vice-Chancellor Prof Tyrone Pretorius share a lighthearted moment at tonight's match.
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    Farewell Chester Williams. You transcended barriers of all kinds and will always stand as a beacon of transformation, determination and talent.
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    In Loving Memory Of Dr Carolina Ödman. The @UWCSciences and the Department of Physics and Astronomy are heartbroken at the passing of our dear colleague, Professor Carolina Ödman. #IamUWC
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    [READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) mourns the passing of @SenamileMasango, an alumnus and scientist who was a trailblazer and broke barriers at UWC across South Africa and the African continent. #IAmUWC
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    [Watch] The moment UWC cricketer Zubayr Hamza walks out to bat in his test debut for the Proteas, making history today by becoming the first cricketer from UWC and the 100th player to represent the Proteas in the 5-day format.
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    Welcome to live coverage of the official opening of UWC's new Faculty of Community and Health Sciences in the heart of the Bellville CBD. Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor will unveil the plaque. Follow the coverage by using #CHSbuilding
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    It is with sadness that the University of the Western Cape confirms the passing, earlier today, of Springbok legend and UWC head coach, Chester Williams. Our thoughts and prayers are with loved ones.
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    Well done to the Law Faculty’s Child Law Moot Court team! They won the 10th Annual Child Law Moot competition held in Pretoria. Congratulations to Amanda Mpedi, Kirsten Davids and their coach Thandeka Khoza. #celebrating40years
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    #UWCGrad2024: Prof Tyrone Pretorius caps his daughter with her PhD in his final ceremony as UWC Rector and Vice-Chancellor. A proud moment of family and academic excellence. #IAmUWC
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