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Annual Colloquium of the CEU at UWC Upcoming Event Scholarship of Engagement Virtual Colloquium (2026) The THEME of the SoE Colloquium will be published at a later stage. When Date and time is TBD Virtual Event Learn more

ceu.uwc.ac.za | Community Engagement at the University of the Western Cape Welcome to the CE Platform The Community Engagement Unit (CEU) invites you to utilise this scholarship of engagement platform as a tool to support you with the alignment of your efforts and initiatives to that of the UWC Community Engagement Framework and the enhancement of your scholarship of engagement in your School, Faculty, Department, Centre, Division and Unit. The UWC recognises the importance of social responsibility and civic (civil society) engagement; this is especially reflected in the strategic decisions made at executive level to engage in partnership initiatives that laid the foundation for the development of the CEU. The importance of engaging society and essentially developing a scholarship of engagement that encompasses and facilitates the development of graduate attributes reflects UWC’s history and ethos. The CEU is responsible for the facilitation and coordination of community engagement, at the UWC, in all its forms and as it is recognised and legislated as one of the three core responsibilities (teaching, research and community service) of higher education. The National Plan for Higher Education, (2001), emphasises the need for “...responsiveness to regional and national needs, for academic programmes, research, and community service...” The CEU aligns with Butin's (2007) engagement types and Boyer’s (2008) scholarship of engagement model which refers to community engagement as a process that involves an evolution and transformation of knowledge as opposed to the simple transfer of information from one learning partner to another. Notices & News Training Opportunities Apply Now Stay informed Contact us Newsroom Latest News Free Newsletter Subscribe UWC CE activities UWC CE Events DVC Academic (CEE) Awards Read more >> Mandela Day Read more >> SoE Colloquium Read more >> All Events See more >> Map email: ceu@uwc.ac.za Quick Links Visit Us Events Calendar Follow us ceu.uwc.ac.za

CE & Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact at the UWC About Us Office of the Director: Community Engagement Unit Prof Priscilla Daniels It gives me great pleasure in welcoming you to our Virtual Community Engagement Resource Centre in our efforts to support and enhance a Scholarship of Engagement at the UWC. Today, universities are worldwide expected and required to make a fundamental contribution to the development of civil society and human capital – along with further development of scholarly and academic activity – this is evidential in the three-part legislated role of universities – teaching & learning, research and service of which the latter is often seen as ‘community engagement’ (CE). We trust that you will benefit from this resource centre and hope to see you in person at some of our training and exhibition Events in the near future. We welcome your feedback and look forward in growing this resource centre so that it can provide you with all the resources and tools that you might require for your journey towards 'Excellence in Community Engagement at the UWC ''. Strategic Alignment Our Mission Who we are ? Our Vision What we aspire to be ? The CEU facilitates community engagement opportunities that enhances and promotes the scholarship of engagement through equitable partnership and citizenry to promote sustainable communities. Our Values What drives us ? Scholarship of engagement : A critical attitude towards shared knowledge that recognises different cultural contexts and diversity and incorporates these aspects into community engagement teaching, theory and practice, integration and research. Partnerships : The facilitation of collaborative, reciprocal, sustainable and equitable partnerships. Critical citizenship & civic responsibility (citizenry) : A relationship and interaction with local and global communities and the environment. Social justice : Commitment to acknowledging our past and confronting issues of oppression, racism and discrimination through developing sustainable partnership. Equity : Recognition of the knowledge inherent within communities and accepting the unique strengths and shared responsibilities that each partner provides to enhancing the scholarship of community engagement at UWC. Lifelong learning : Commitment to collaborative and individual learning and critical reflection. The CEU Team What they do ? The CEU aspires to be a leading partner in the development of citizenry through equitable and sustainable collaborations, reflecting an engaged unit within UWC. CE / SoE for SI Leadership Messages Rector & Vice-Chancellor DVC - Academic Prof R Balfour Prof M Ralarala Director: CEU Prof P Daniels Read / Listen Read / Listen Read / Listen The early origins of CE at UWC SoE for Societal Impact Scholarship of Engagement Model The CEU sees CE as an infused addition to the three-part legislated role of HEIs. Thus, CE is the pivotal point that feeds into and from teaching / learning, research and service. Boyer’s (2008) four-model scholarships best describes this pivotal role of CE: Scholarship of Teaching (transmitting, transforming & extending knowledge); Scholarship of Discovery/Inquiry (investigation of new knowledge & contributing to the field – research); Scholarship of Application (applying knowledge in broader context, linking theory and practice – service); and Scholarship of Integration (making connections across disciplines – CE integrated into all forms of scholarship). View the SOE Model SoE-SI Framework Quick Links Terms of Reference CE Resource Centre Donate Now Get Involved Our Events Latest News Free Newsletter Visit us UWC Portal

The Scholarship of Engagement (SOE) Model used by the CEU at UWC SOE Model Overview

The Events of the CEU at UWC Upcoming CE Events Scholarship of Engagement Virtual Colloquium (2025) Wed 22 Oct Virtual More info Learn more

Colloquium Q & A Panel Chairs Dr Anita Maürtin Programme Director Dr Juliet Stoltenkamp Chair: (Day 1) Q & A Dr Juliet Stoltenkamp Chair: (Day 2) Q & A Prof Julie Philips Chair: (Day 3) Q & A << Back to Speakers Read More Read More Read More Read More

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< Back Reports This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. View various Community Engagement reports, CE Database reports, and our Scholarship of Engagement (SoE) report from the DVC: Academic at the UWC. Previous Next

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Community Liaison at the UWC, support, volunteer, assist, donate, uplift Partnerships Partnerships depends on ‘relationships’ because relationships can become partnerships, due to a ‘closeness’ that develops though interactions amongst the partners – interactions that must possess particular qualities such as reciprocity, trust, honesty, equity and good communication. Community Engagement Partnerships Purpose of Partnerships Partnerships depends on ‘relationships’ because relationships can become partnerships. Read more >> Type of Partnerships Read more >> Special Projects Read more >> UWC have student and community representation on their senates, and some of professional advisory committees for courses and professional degrees. Scholarship is the defining characteristic as an institution of higher learning and which involves research, teaching and learning. Quick Links Terms of Reference CE Resource Centre Donate Now Get Involved Our Events Latest News Free Newsletter Visit us UWC Portal

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Events of the CEU at UWC Upcoming CEU Events Summary View Wed 22 Oct Scholarship of Engagement Virtual Colloquium (2025) / Learn more 22 Oct 2025, 12:00 – 23 Oct 2025, 16:30 Virtual Pathways Toward Sustainability for the Scholarship of Engagement for Societal Impact (SoE-SI) Detail View Scholarship of Engagement Virtual Colloquium (2025) Wed 22 Oct Virtual More info Learn more Academic Week 2024 Mon 26 Aug Location is TBD More info Learn more Mandela Day Thu 18 Jul Location is TBD More info Learn more Scholarship of Engagement Virtual Colloquium (2024) Tue 21 May Virtual Event (Zoom) More info Details SoE-SI Power Hour Sessions Mon 18 Sept Virtual Zoom Sessions More info Learn more Scholarship of Engagement Virtual Colloquium (2023) Thu 18 May Virtual Event More info Details Scholarship of Engagement Virtual Colloquium (2022) Wed 26 Oct Zoom More info Details Professionalising Community Development: Is this the end of community-based activism? Fri 30 Sept Cornerstone Institute More info Details UWC Academic Week Fri 02 Sept Virtual Workshop More info Learn more Substance Misuse Training Programme Wed 31 Aug Location is TBD More info Learn more SMTP Certificate Ceremony (2022) Mon 06 Jun Ashley Kriel Hall, Salt River, Cape Town More info Learn more Stakeholder Engagement Short Course Certificate Ceremony Thu 17 Mar Cape Town More info Details CEU Colloquium 2021 Tue 26 Oct Online Event More info Details Substance Misuse Training Programme Tue 07 Sept Location is TBD More info Details UWC Academic Week Mon 06 Sept Webinar More info Details Mandela Day Mon 19 Jul University of the Western Cape More info Details Stakeholder Engagement Thu 01 Jul ceu.uwc.ac.za More info Details Funding Proposal Writing Thu 25 Mar Location is TBD More info Details Load More