7 October 2026 * UWC Campus (School of Public Health) UWC’s Community Engagement Unit (CEU) hosted another Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact (SoE-SI) training with the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences (CHS) on 7 October 2026. It was wonderful to have colleagues from the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies of Children, Families and Society; Social Work; Dietetics and Nutrition; Occupational Therapy; and Public Health come together for the session, bringing

23 September 2026 * UWC Campus The Community Engagement Unit (CEU) brought colleagues from the Faculty of Law together at the Kader Asmal Moot Court for a Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact (SoE-SI) training session. The workshop provided an opportunity to explore UWC’s Scholarship of Engagement Model and reflect on how existing teaching, research, partnerships and community-engaged initiatives contribute to societal impact. Through a mapping activity, participants

29 September 2026 * Bredasdorp The University of the Western Cape’s Community Engagement Unit (CEU), together with colleagues from across the University, participated in the Ignite Cape Agulhas Municipal Youth Summit in Bredasdorp. UWC’s contribution focused on connecting young people with educational and development opportunities while creating space for their own experiences, strengths and aspirations to inform future engagement. Nathan Lawrence, Community Engagement Coordi

15 September 2026 | The Community Engagement Unit (CEU) held a Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact (SoE-SI) Training with colleagues from the Faculty of Dentistry. The session, which forms part of the University Capacity Development Grant (UCDP)-funded project, Strengthening the Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact (SoE-SI), was facilitated by Dr. Samantha van Schalkwyk, Acting Director of the Community Engagement Unit, and Mr. Ridwaan Mallum, Digital Trans

School of Public Health * 09 September 2026 * The Community Engagement Unit (CEU) held a Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact (SoE-SI) Training with colleagues from the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences (CHS). The session, which forms part of the University Capacity Development Grant (UCDP)-funded project, Strengthening the Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact (SoE-SI), was facilitated by Dr. Samantha van Schalkwyk, Acting Director of the Community E

CEU congratulates CHS on the Launch of their Fisantekraal Wellness Centre. On 18 August 2026, the Community Engagement Unit (CEU) attended the official launch of the UWC Fisantekraal Wellness Centre, hosted by the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences (CHS) at the Fisantekraal Civic Centre. The CEU was represented by Dr Samantha Van Schalkwyk (Acting Director), and Damaris Kiewiets - Community Liaison Officer. The launch showcased the Wellness Centre and its facilities,

5 Aug 2026 * The Community Engagement Unit (CEU) hosted a Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact (SoE-SI) Training for the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. As part of the University Capacity Development Grant (UCDP)-funded project Strengthening the Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact (SoE-SI), the session introduced participants to UWC's Scholarship of Engagement Model and provided practical guidance on using the SoE-SI web portal to capture and showcase soci

29 July 2026 * The Community Engagement Unit (CEU) hosted an in-person Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact (SoE-SI) Training with the Faculty of Education. The training focused on UWC’s Scholarship Model and advanced navigation of the SoE-SI web portal. The session was facilitated by Dr Samantha van Schalkwyk, Acting Director of the CEU, and Mr Ridwaan Mallum, Digital Transformation Specialist & Enterprise Solutions Architect. Participants were guided through the So

On 2 July, representatives from the University of Zululand and the University of the Western Cape met as part of the Unizulu-led UCDP site visit. The meeting focused on laying the groundwork for the collaborative project, Community Engagement Ethics and Research Methodology, and provided an opportunity to discuss collaboration between the participating institutions. Among those in attendance was Dr. Samantha van Schalkwyk, Acting Director of the UWC Community Engagement Unit,

Dr Samantha van Schalkwyk (Acting Director): The first half of 2026 has been a period of transition and growth for the Community Engagement Unit (CEU). Since assuming the role of Acting Director in January 2026, a key focus has been to enhance the visibility of community engagement initiatives within the CEU and across UWC. This commitment is aligned with UWC's IOP 2026–2030 and its vision of developing graduates who embody Ubuntu through ethical leadership and social respons

Faculty of Arts & Humanities (5 Aug 2026) Get exposure to the Foundations of SoE-SI (Scholarship of Engagement for societal Impact) Learn how to capture, showcase, and evidence your engagement work for recognition, reporting, and impact.

The annual Colloquium hosted by the CEU at the University of the Western Cape: 18 - 19 May (from 2pm - 4.30pm)

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