University of the western cape
SA scientists now able to study how COVID-19 reacts in certain conditions
Experts from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and Stellenbosch University have collaborated to grow a pure culture of the virus.
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SA scientists study live samples of coronavirus for insight into COVID-19
Experts from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and Stellenbosch University (SU) have obtained samples from COVID-19 patients at Tygerberg Hospital.
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WC tertiary institutions implement e-learning to save academic year
The University of the Western Cape has implemented a flexible working and learning approach, which includes online platforms.
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COVID-19: Most WC universities evacuated ahead of lockdown
Univeristiies across the province have chartered buses to ensure that students make their way home safely ahead of the lockdown.
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UWC confirms staff member tested positive for COVID-19
UWC said it would announce the reopening of its campus once all those who had come into contact with the staffer had been traced and tested.
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Stellenbosch University suspends classes due to COVID-19
All students in university accommodation must vacate their residences and are to return home during this period, while those unable to do so will be accommodated in university residences.
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Face-to-face classes to continue at UWC amid COVID-19 concerns
There were no confirmed cases of the coronavirus at the institution.
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UWC hoping for smooth resumption of classes amid student protests
It's reopening was suspended last week due to protests.
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Protesting UWC students damage campus property
The institution's academic programme has been suspended after the student representative council called for a suspension over a rash of grievances.
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UWC student protest turns violent
UWC's Gasant Abarder said that there had been some damage to property.
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UWC classes suspended until next week
Some students wanted the start of the 2020 academic year postponed until next week.
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Classes at UWC expected to resume following student protest
A group of students embarked on a protest, disrupting classes as the first lectures of the 2020 academic year got underway on Monday.
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Protesting students disrupt classes at UWC
The SRC penned an open letter to the university’s executive addressing student accommodation, clearance for registration, and a call for the immediate postponement of the start of the academic year to next Monday.
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WC students in talks with universities’ management before deciding on shutdown
This as students in KwaZulu-Natal and the North West this week launched protests focusing on several grievances, including fees and student debt.
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The never-ending cycle of problems for Sassa beneficiaries
A new study has found that the decommissioning of Sassa’s pay point has had a negative impact on social grant recipients. The Black Sash and Sassa weigh in.
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UWC to remember late William’s gentle, determined manner
The 49-year-old passed away on Friday after suffering a heart attack.
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Cops monitor UWC after students point out alleged rapists
The incident occurred ahead of a memorial service for murdered student Jesse Hess.
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[LISTEN] From domestic worker to associate professor: Dr Venicia McGhie's story
Dr Venicia McGhie had to toughen up after her parents died in her teens and had to learn how to fend for herself. She found work as a domestic worker in order to provide for her family and later joined UWC as a data capturing clerk.
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UWC’s new DNA testing kit to assist with sexual assault cases
The University of the Western Cape’s DNA Forensic Laboratory has developed the testing device known as the UniQ-TyperTM Y-10.
