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University of the western cape

Human rights activist Rhoda Kadalie remembered following her passing

By Rafiq Wagiet

Zain Johnson speaks to SA Human Rights Commissioner, Rev. Chris NIssen.

  • FILE: The main campus at the University of the Western Cape. Picture: Facebook.

    UWC adopts mandatory COVID vaccine policy with some exemptions

    The interim policy - which makes provision for certain exemptions on a case-by-case basis - will be reviewed at the end of the first semester next year.

    166 days ago
  • Summer fishing in Kalk Bay, Cape Town. Picture: Leah Rolando/Primedia

    Small-scale farmers, fishers still suffering from COVID impact: study

    The study on the impact of COVID-19 on South Africa's food system focuses on fresh produce in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal and fish in the Western Cape.

    200 days ago
  • UWC post-doctoral research fellow, Dr Tasnim Suliman, is studying live SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) samples to better understand the virus’ behaviour when exposed to e.g. antibodies and antiviral drug candidates. Picture: Supplied.

    UWC scientists to showcase progress made in fighting COVID

    The first day of the campus' 5th Annual Research Week started on Tuesday with researchers reflecting on the past 18 months of the pandemic.

    229 days ago
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    UWC student Jess Hesse who was murdered last year remembered today

    The theology student and her grandfather Chris Lategan were found dead at their Parow flat on 30 August.

    624 days ago
  • UWC post-doctoral research fellow, Dr Tasnim Suliman, is studying live SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) samples to better understand the virus’ behaviour when exposed to e.g. antibodies and antiviral drug candidates. Picture: Supplied.

    SA scientists make progress with study of live samples of COVID-19

    A UWC scientist collaborated with Stellenbosch University in May on a project that saw cell cultures inoculated with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) samples and grown in a strictly controlled laboratory.

    685 days ago
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    As exams start, UWC students left frustrated as promised laptops fail to arrive

    UWC said that it was aware of the challenges that students were facing and that there were contingency plans in place for students unable to write their mid-year exams.

    700 days ago
  • UWC post-doctoral research fellow, Dr Tasnim Suliman, is studying live SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) samples to better understand the virus’ behaviour when exposed to e.g. antibodies and antiviral drug candidates. Picture: Supplied.

    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.

    734 days ago
  • UWC post-doctoral research fellow, Dr Tasnim Suliman, is studying live SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) samples to better understand the virus’ behaviour when exposed to e.g. antibodies and antiviral drug candidates. Picture: Supplied.

    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.

    734 days ago
  • FILE: The University of Cape Town. Picture: Supplied.

    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.

    748 days ago
  • The Cape Peninsula University of Technology's Cape Town campus. Picture: CPUT.ac.za

    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.

    781 days ago
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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.

    788 days ago
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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.

    791 days ago
  • FILE: The main campus at the University of the Western Cape. Picture: Facebook.

    Face-to-face classes to continue at UWC amid COVID-19 concerns

    There were no confirmed cases of the coronavirus at the institution.

    791 days ago
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    UWC hoping for smooth resumption of classes amid student protests

    It's reopening was suspended last week due to protests.

    826 days ago
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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.

    829 days ago
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    UWC student protest turns violent

    UWC's Gasant Abarder said that there had been some damage to property.

    829 days ago
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    UWC classes suspended until next week

    Some students wanted the start of the 2020 academic year postponed until next week.

    831 days ago
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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.

    832 days ago
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