News & Updates

Celebrating Innovation Leadership!

04 Sep 2025 • TTOCongratulations to Luan Africa, Technology Transfer Specialist at the UWC Technology Transfer Office, on receiving the Professional Excellence in Innovation Management Award at the 2025 SARIMA Conference.

ASHES TO ARCHITECTURE: Building the Future with Geopolymer Concrete

29 Aug 2025 • TTOCan waste from yesterday power the cities of tomorrow? At the University of the Western Cape, Emerita Professor Leslie Petrik has developed a geopolymer concrete made from coal fly ash—a by-product of coal combustion.

Empowering Women Leaders in Higher Education

25 Aug 2025 • TTOOur Director, Dr Ana Casanueva, had the privilege of presenting at the HERS-SA Conference—a powerful platform dedicated to advancing women's leadership in higher education.