Special Projects Unit - UWC Research & Innovation @SpecProjectUnit

#WomensMonth2026 | Meet Prof @fazlynpetersen, P2AP participant, whose research explores ICT for sustainable community development & innovation. Advancing AI and digital education to bridge the digital divide. #HerResearchHerVoiceHerImpact @UWConline

#WomensMonth2026 | Meet Dr @Tolulop27773970, whose research explores authentic leadership in the African context. “JustLead: Your influence starts with you.” Celebrating women researchers turning knowledge into meaningful change. #HerResearchHerVoiceHerImpact #IamUWC

[#WomensMonth2026] What if technology could build a smarter, safer world? Meet Prof @Is_Wunmi, whose research focuses on applied machine learning, data-driven decision support and immersive technology. #HerResearchHerVoiceHerImpact @UWConline

[#WomensMonth2026] Meet Prof Natasha Ross, whose research in electroanalytical chemistry connects lab discovery with real-world impact. “Crafting innovative green nano-materials to electrify a sustainable and smart society.” #HerResearchHerVoiceHerImpact @UWConline

[#WomensMonth2026] What if better learning could create better opportunities? Meet Dr Martina van Heerden from @UWConline English for Educational Development programme, whose research focuses on academic literacy, development and affect. #HerResearchHerVoiceHerImpact #IamUWC

[#WomensMonth2026] Meet Dr Retha Christina Kotze, whose research uses nutrition to champion NCD prevention and healthier futures. 💬 “Beyond the Plate: Guarding Hearts, Smiles and Futures.” “I research because prevention is our most powerful medicine.” #IamUWC

[#WomensMonth2026] Dr Chinyerum Opuwari from the Department of Medical Biosciences at @UWConline explores Africa’s medicinal plants and their potential for fertility & metabolic health. “Science for Fertility & Metabolic Health Powered by Nature.” #IamUWC

Go Beyond the Degree at the UWC Postgraduate Open Day 2026. Explore postgraduate opportunities across our faculties, join faculty presentations on 21 August and virtual webinars from 24 August–3 September. Register: bit.ly/UWCPostgrad-Op… #IAmUWC #UWCPostgrad

[#WomensMonth2026] Dr Jess Lerm from UWC’s Department of Philosophy shares how research became deeply personal following her stroke in 2024. A powerful story of research, resilience and recovery. “My research saved my life!” #IamUWC #HerResearchHerVoiceHerImpact

[#WomensMonth2026] Celebrating Prof Erica Munnik, a participant in the DVC: Research & Innovation Mid-Career Researchers Programme. Her research focuses on Early Childhood Research and school readiness. “Tiny Steps, Giant Leaps: Early Research, Endless Impact.” #IamUWC

@UWConline congratulates Prof Priscilla Baker, Acting DVC: Research & Innovation, on her appointment to the Independent Panel for the reconstitution of NACI. Her appointment reflects UWC’s research leadership and contribution to South Africa’s science and innovation landscape.

#WomensMonth2026 | Happy Women's Day!  This Women's Month, we celebrate every woman whose work, courage, and commitment are helping build a more inclusive, innovative and empowered future. Honouring Women. Celebrating Impact. #IamUWC #CollectiveFutures #PoweredByResearch

🌍Congratulations to Prof Priscilla Baker, Acting DVC: Research & Innovation, on your election as Vice President of the International Society of Electrochemistry. A well-deserved international recognition of your leadership and research excellence. #IamUWC #CollectiveFutures

Congratulations to Prof Emmanuel Iwuoha, A distinguished chemist and SARChI Chair in NanoElectrochemistry and Sensor Technology, from @UWConline, on being awarded an A1 NRF Research Rating. #IamUWC #PoweredByResearch #NRF #A1Rating #LeadingResearch

#ScienceMonthSA2026 | Celebrating National Science Month This July, the @UWConline proudly joins South Africa in celebrating National Science Month 2026 under the theme: "Science, Technology and Innovation Are for Everyone."   #IamUWC #CollectiveFutures #DSTI

[READ MORE] What does it take to become a leading research university? Explore the first edition of CREATE, themed "Towards a Leading Research University: Turning Evidence into Impact." Read more: tinyurl.com/yc88ttrs #IamUWC #CollectiveFutures #PoweredByResearch #Vision2040

Meet the speakers for tomorrow's webinar titled: Outside Lens: Leadership Perspectives on Leading Research Universities @UwcResearch @UWConline #IamUWC

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#SAVETHEDATE | Outside Lens: Leadership Perspectives on Leading Research Universities Join us for a discussion on leadership, research excellence, innovation, and the future of research universities. @UWConline @UwcResearch Register: l1nq.com/mrdo847 #IamUWC

[#CommunityEngagement] 💚The DVC: Research & Innovation Special Projects Unit spent a wonderful morning with the Grade 1 learners at St Augustine Primary School as part of Child Protection Awareness Month. "Enter to Learn – Leave to Serve" #IamUWC #PoweredByResearch

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The NRF UK–RSA Bilateral SARChI Chair in Culture & Technics, Prof Premesh Lalu, is proud to co-host #EncountersTalks2026 with the @Encounters_SA Documentary Film Festival. Join us on 5-6 June at the Iyatsiba Lab, Woodstock RSVP: Encounters Talks 2026 l1nq.com/f993jyb

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