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We are committed to promoting and supporting the establishment of international relations for the university.

IRO aims to provide a liaison and facilitation service for advancing strategic partnerships. Part of our focus is on promoting capacity building opportunities through international mobility for staff and students. We can be consulted on establishing international partnerships and connecting with networks and mobility opportunities for staff and students.

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Join us for the NITheCS Colloquium

In this talk I will focus on our published work where novel science was defined to tackle this problem from all possible angles: theoretically, experimentally and phenomenologically.

UWC International Relations Coordinators Joins JYU International Staff Week 2025

International Staff Week 2025 at the University of Jyväskylä brought together experts from JYU’s partner universities as well as representatives of the FORTHEM Alliance universities, aiming to enhance the internationalisation of universities.

Call for Papers: GAPSYM18 – International Conference

The University of the Western Cape International Relations Office is pleased to share the Call for Papers for GAPSYM18, the annual international symposium hosted by the Africa Platform of the Ghent University Association (AUGent).

Call for proposals: University of Missouri South Africa Education Programme 2025

Since 1986 the University of Missouri South African Education Program (UMSAEP) Committee sponsored a programme that has supported over 800 academic exchanges between the University of Missouri and the University of the Western Cape.

Alianza 4 Universidades: Erasmus+ call for applications Project 2024 is OPEN

The Erasmus+ 2024 Project is now open for applications in its first round! This opportunity is available for both students and staff, offering a chance to gain valuable international experience.

Strengthening Academic Collaboration: MU-UWC Partnership in Action

In a recent visit to the University of the Western Cape (UWC), Astrid Villamil from the University of Missouri (MU) deepened research collaborations with UWC scholars Fikile Vilakazi and Maria Van Staden.

From the Streets of Fordsburg to a Doctorate

From humble beginnings in Fordsburg to academia, the Director of UWC’s International Relations Office (IRO), Umesh Bawa’s journey exemplifies resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence. On Thursday, 12 December 2024, the institution proudly celebrated Bawa, who graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology.

SANORD 2024 conference through images.

Social and Epistemic Justice in Action December 4-6, 2024 | University of the Western Cape, Bellville Campus, Cape Town, South Africa