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The Office of the DVC Research & Innovation provides research support services to UWC researchers and postgraduate students. #MakingResearchCount research.uwc.ac.za Cape Town, Western Cape Joined July 2020-
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The 13th Edition of Future Research eMagazine is here! This issue explores: 🥗 SDG 1: Zero Hunger 💡 SDG 2: No Poverty 🌱 SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production LINK:issuu.com/849269/docs/13… #FutureResearch #SDGs #ZeroHunger #NoPoverty #SustainabilityInAction
📅 Save the date! On 9 Sept at 9:05am, Prof Priscilla Baker will unpack how wearable sensors can help detect and manage lifestyle diseases in real time. LINK: shorturl.at/pm2j1 Join us at #UWCResearchWeek (8–10 Sept 2025) 🎓✨
🚀 Join us at #UWCResearchWeek2025! Prof Liezel Ennion presents: “The Journey to TACTO: Transforming Diabetes Care” 🩺✨ 🗓️ 9 Sept | ⏰ 9:35 am | 📍Jakes Gerwel Hall 🔗 Register now: shorturl.at/M6rOg #Research #DiabetesCare #Innovation
[#THROWBACKTHURSDAY] In honour of #MandelaDay, UWC’s DVC: Research & Innovation team visited Dr Van der Ross Primary School to share hope and hand out stationery packs to young learners. A reminder that small actions create powerful ripples. #67Minutes #UWC #MakingResearchCount
🌍✨ UWC has been recognized as an Academic Partner at #WDRC2025 in Bangkok 🇹🇭. 👏 Proud of Prof. Jose Frantz (Keynote Speaker) & PhD candidate Lumka Magidigidi (Presenter) for representing UWC on the global stage! #IamUWC #GlobalImpact #DisabilityInclusion
Twitter / X From Kuruman to UWC labs: Dr Arina Hitzeroth is uncovering the science of food spoilage & tackling food waste. Her microbiology research supports #ZeroHunger & inspires the next generation of #WomenInSTEM. Watch her story:youtube.com/watch?v=urzNmd… #UWCScience
🚨 Save the Date @UWConline #2025ResearchWeek 8–10 Sept 2025 | In-Person All researchers, including students, are welcome Scan the QR code or click the link to register today chatgpt.com/c/68ac5e17-f77…
Unlock your Researcher’s Toolkit! 27 Aug 2025 | 10AM (SAST) | Zoom Topics: Ethics → Moore Hutamo Journal Articles → Anelisa Mente-Mpako & Mark Snyders Author Funds → Meryl Gordon Converis → Janene Marais Moderator: Dr Themba Nxumalo Register: shorturl.at/t0uy0
We are proud to congratulate Prof Sarojini Nadar, honoured as First Runner Up in the Distinguished Women Researchers (Humanities & Social Sciences) category, and Ms. Jamie January, PhD student winner in Natural Sciences, at the 2025 South African Women in Science Awards.
[#TESTIMONIALTHURSDAY] 🔬Meet Dr Chontrelle Willemse whose microscopic mission could bring breakthroughs in the fight against cancer. Her passion for discovery is truly contagious! Read more: uwc.ac.za/news-and-annou… #IamUWC #CancerResearch #WomeninScience
Proud UWC moment! Dr Kaylianne Aploon-Zokufa presented her groundbreaking #ECD research at the #G20 Indaba in Cape Town, spotlighting the struggles and resilience of women learners & calling for equitable pathways into higher ed. Read more: shorturl.at/L1oJy #IamUWC
2026 CSIR #BursaryOpportunities Applications are now open for: - CSIR Bursary Programme - CSIR SASOL Foundation Bursary Program Closing date: 29 August 2025 Apply online: csir.co.za/bursaries Or scan the QR code for more information #IamUWC #MakingResearchCount #CSIR
[STORY] "I’m not Black enough for equity. Not white enough for privilege." Prof Jose Frantz reflects on the invisible weight of being a coloured woman in post-apartheid South Africa. Identity. Exclusion. Tokenism. Read more: shorturl.at/7AdeM #ColouredWomenSA #IamUWC
[ANNOUNCEMENT] UWC has appointed Prof Fiona Anciano as the new Chair in Citizenship and Democracy, a powerful step in strengthening democratic practice in South Africa. LINK:🔗 shorturl.at/f5jR6
UWC hosted the 2nd VC Dialogue today: "Universities as Place, Space & Circumstance" VC Prof Balfour, "We are not accidents of our history, we are generative agents of change." Students, staff & guests engaged deeply on transformation, identity & belonging. #UWCDialogueSeries
Congratulations to Prof Fanelwa Ngece-Ajayi, winner of the 2024/2025 @NSTF_SA Non-Governmental Organisation Award! Through @AmaQaweEdu, she’s changing lives by making STEM education accessible to underserved learners. Read more: shorturl.at/z7UBp #IamUWC
📢 UWC Vice-Chancellor Dialogue Series #2 1 August 2025 | 09:00–12:00 Venue: School of Public Health, Bellville Campus Guest Speakers: Mr Ivor Baatjes & Prof Nkonki-Mandleni 🔗 Book now – join the dialogue shorturl.at/GtIDX #IamUWC #HigherEd #AcademicLeadership
Sustainable Systems: People, Planet, Production 📅 31 July 2025 | 🕙 10:00 AM SAST 💻 Zoom | Register: lnkd.in/dAi6r2_M 🎙️ Speakers: • Prof Swart – Healthy Housing • Prof Dinbabo – Climate & Migration • Dr Alexander – Urban Water Security Moderator: Prof Ngece-Ajayi
[OUTREACH] No dream is too big when you believe in yourself! Today, @UWConline visited Dr Van der Ross Primary for #MandelaDay. Prof Josè Frantz inspired learners to dream big, sharing her journey from District Six to UWC leadership. #67Minutes #UWCInAction #DreamBig #IamUWC
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