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13th December 2024

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.

13th December 2024

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

13th December 2024

SANORD 2024 Conference: A Successful Handing Over of the Torch and Reflections and closing remarks

As the 16th Annual SANORD Conference hosted by the University of the Western Cape (UWC) came to a close, a momentous transition took place, marking both the end of one chapter and the beginning of another for the SANORD network.

6th December 2024

SANORD 2024 Conference: A Warm Welcome from Prof. Jose Frantz

We are excited to officially open the 16th Annual SANORD Conference, hosted by the University of the Western Cape (UWC), and chaired by Prof. Jose Frantz, Chairperson of the Scientific Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at UWC.

15th November 2024

Countdown to the SANORD Conference 2024 – Join Us for a Transformative Experience!

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is excited to welcome delegates from around the world to the SANORD Conference 2024!

14th November 2024

SANORD Conference 2024 – UWC Poster Presentation Guidelines

To ensure the success of the electronic poster session, please follow these guidelines. Presenters will each have a 5-minute slot to speak on their posters followed by 5 minutes Q&A.

9th October 2024

2024 SANORD Conference Delegate Support (CDS) application open!

A limited number of conference delegate support are available for SANORD member institutions. Students and staff from SANORD member institutions in the Southern Africa and Nordic region are eligible to apply for CDS.

12th September 2024

Invitation to International Scholarships Information Session

The International Relations Office invites the UWC community to an International Scholarships Information Session, featuring the Department of Higher Education and Training, Chevening Scholarships, and Campus France.

2nd September 2024

Applications are Open for the (JICA) African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) Programme for the 2025 Academic Year

The Department of Higher Education and Training is pleased to share yet another study opportunity by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for South Africans who wish to further their studies in Japan for year 2025.

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