#UWCGrad2026: “Go forth and be great. That is the UWC way.” – Prof Sarojini Nadar.

And that’s a wrap on Spring Graduation 2026! Two days of achievement, pride and unforgettable celebrations. To our graduates, may your success inspire change and your knowledge make a lasting difference.

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#UWCGrad2026: Excellence inspires excellence! As Prof Matete Madiba reminded graduates, UWC is a place where access and excellence go hand in hand. Today, we celebrate our Faculty of Natural Sciences graduates and the remarkable futures ahead.
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#UWCGrad2026: A moment for our PhDs in blue! Years of research, dedication and perseverance have led to this incredible milestone. Today, we celebrate our newest doctors and their remarkable achievements!
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#UWCGrad2026: Celebrating our Faculty of Natural Sciences graduates! As Rector and Vice-Chancellor Prof Robert Balfour encouraged: “Use your education with purpose and in ways that widen opportunity for others.” Congratulations, Class of 2026! #IAmUWC

[READ] A recent public lecture at the University of the Western Cape, Prof Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian challenged conventional understandings of torture, exploring how the conditions of everyday life in Gaza form part of the violence experienced by Palestinians: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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[READ] From disappointment in 2009 to earning his PhD in Economics, Dr Abiatar Andreas’ journey is a testament to resilience, perseverance and the power of never giving up. Today, he celebrates his triumph at UWC. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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#UWCGrad2026: Smiles, pride and unforgettable moments as our EMS graduates celebrated their achievements yesterday! The celebrations continue with Session 3 this morning. Watch live at 09h30: bit.ly/UWCGrad-2026...
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#UWCGrad2026: A special moment as Chancellor Archbishop Thabo Makgoba presides over his final graduation season at UWC. We honour his years of service, leadership and presence at some of the University’s most significant milestones. #IAmUWC

#UWCGrad2026: Session 1 celebrated graduates from two of UWC’s faculties, Arts & Humanities and Community and Health Sciences, in a morning filled with pride, achievement, and joy.
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[READ] It was Student Entrepreneurship Week, and Owethu Peki, a BCom graduate and current Honours student at UWC, has good reason to be grateful for the opportunities the University has provided him to pursue his passion for entrepreneurship. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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#UWCGrad2026: Spring Graduation is almost here! 🎓 On 8 & 9 October, the procession begins, the stage comes alive and we celebrate every proud, heartfelt and unforgettable moment with our graduates. All graduation info: bit.ly/UWC-Grad-Info
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[READ] A lifelong commitment to teaching, people and possibility has earned UWC's Dr Anthea Jacobs a 2026 National University Teaching Awards commendation, recognising her contribution to learning and teaching in South African higher education. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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[READ] Double doctorates, double the impact. Dr Nomfundo Mali and Dr Susan Ntete will graduate with their second PhDs, this time in Forensic Linguistics at UWC, with research addressing fair trials, court interpreting and mortgage fraud. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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[READ] Democracy is shaped not only at the ballot box, but also in how we listen, question and engage. UWC’s Dr Trevor Makhetha reflects on the role of education in strengthening democratic participation through “Audiencious Learning”. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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#UWCGD2026 | Cape Town, it’s your turn!

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) Annual Golf Day heads to Atlantic Beach Golf Estate on Friday, 27 November 2026.

Golf. Connection. Purpose. Find out more: bit.ly/UWC-GolfDay

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[READ] From a young girl in Khayelitsha with dreams of acting to a recognised scientist, Professor Fanelwa Ngece-Ajayi reflected on the people, opportunities and unexpected turns that shaped her journey during her inaugural lecture at UWC. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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#UWCGrad2026: As the University of the Western Cape (UWC) prepares to celebrate graduation, we invite you to share stories of excellence, resilience and impact. If you or someone you know has achieved something remarkable, we want to hear from you. Email [email protected].
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[READ] Professor Sue-Mari Viljoen’s passion for property law has shaped her academic career and contribution to legal education. She recently reflected on this journey during her inaugural lecture at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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[READ] The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has strengthened key measures of its academic performance while retaining its place among the world’s top universities in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...
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[READ] UWC's second Nature Photography Competition has celebrated the remarkable biodiversity and natural heritage found right on the University’s doorstep, inviting students to discover the Cape Flats Nature Reserve through the lens of photography. Read more: www.uwc.ac.za/news-and-ann...

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