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The University of the Western Cape's SANBI unit has been selected by WHO to serve as a national reference laboratory for coordinating and supporting the African continent's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Who it is for:
- South African National Biotechnology Institute at University of the Western Cape
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the appointment was made by WHO based on technical evaluation
The School of Nursing at the University of the Western Cape has received a decommissioned ambulance from Mediclinic and Er24. This ambulance is intended for use in training nursing students in emergency medical procedures and patient transport.
- Who it is for:
- nursing students and faculty at the University of the Western Cape
- How to act on it:
- The ambulance is available for use within the School of Nursing at the University of the Western Cape for educational and training activities.
The University of the Western Cape has officially introduced the newly elected Student Representative Council for the 2020-21 academic year to the campus community. This is a formal announcement of the council's appointment and public introduction.
- Who it is for:
- current university students, campus community members
- How to act on it:
- No application or action required; the opportunity is an informational introduction of the new SRC.
A new partnership has been launched by the University of the Western Cape to support and develop future data scientists through academic and research collaboration, training, and innovation opportunities.
- Who it is for:
- students and researchers in data science and related fields
- How to act on it:
- No specific application route is stated; the opportunity is part of a university-wide initiative.
International applicants can apply to study at the University of the Western Cape through the iKamva portal. They must meet specific entry requirements and provide additional documentation for visa and registration purposes.
- Who it is for:
- international students
- How to act on it:
- Access the iKamva portal, go to 'Admission & Financial Aid', select 'International Students', and apply online with required documents.
Current and prospective students can explore financial aid options including bursaries and work-study programmes offered by the University of the Western Cape through the iKamva portal.
- Who it is for:
- current and prospective students
- How to act on it:
- Visit the iKamva portal, go to 'Fees & Financial Aid', and review available bursaries, NSFAS information, and financial aid forms.
Prospective students can apply for admission to undergraduate programmes at the University of the Western Cape through the iKamva portal. The application process includes submitting required documents and meeting specific faculty and academic requirements.
- Who it is for:
- prospective undergraduate students
- How to act on it:
- Visit the iKamva portal, navigate to 'Admission & Financial Aid', select 'Undergraduate Applications', and submit an online application form with supporting documents.
Experts in various fields can register their profiles on the UWC Expert List via the iKamva portal to be considered for media, research, or advisory engagements.
- Who it is for:
- subject matter experts
- How to act on it:
- Access the iKamva portal, go to 'News & Announcements', and find the 'UWC Expert List' link to register.
Individuals seeking to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of the Western Cape can apply via the iKamva portal. Applicants must meet faculty-specific criteria and submit necessary documentation.
- Who it is for:
- prospective postgraduate students
- How to act on it:
- Go to the iKamva portal, select 'Admission & Financial Aid', then choose 'Postgraduate Applications' and complete the online application.
The UWC Access Fund is a financial aid initiative offered by the University of the Western Cape to support students who face financial barriers to accessing higher education. It provides funding to assist with tuition, accommodation, and other educational costs for eligible students.
- Who it is for:
- current and prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students from low-income backgrounds
- How to act on it:
- Visit the UWC donation page and follow the instructions to contribute or apply for support through the fund
The public and academic community are invited to attend the inaugural lecture delivered by Professor Marieta du Plessis at the University of the Western Cape. The event is part of the 2025 Inaugural Lectures series and offers insights into her academic work and contributions.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, students, staff, researchers, and academic community
- How to act on it:
- Visit the UWC website and navigate to the gallery page for the lecture
Individuals and organisations can make a financial contribution to support the University of the Western Cape. Donations help fund student bursaries, research initiatives, infrastructure development, and other key projects across the university.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, alumni, supporters, donors, potential legacy donors
- How to act on it:
- Visit the donation webpage and follow the instructions to make a contribution