UWC Student Leadership Academy

UWC Student Leadership Academy We offer engaging opportunities that facilitate the development of leaders who become active citizens WHO ARE WE? WHAT DO WE DO? WHERE ARE WE LOCATED?

We are the Office of Leadership & Social Responsibility (LSR) at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). We are part of the Centre for Student Support Service (CSSS). Our friendly team is dedicated to offering the best possible leadership development opportunities for UWC students. Our focus on active citizenship and community engagement encourages students to apply their leadership skills in real world situations. By means of our five programmes - Leadership Programmes, Enactus, Student Organisational Development, Social Responsibility Initiative, and Entrepreneurship Development - we strive to ensure that UWC graduates are armed with the knowledge and skills to be change agents in their communities. Visit us in the Student Centre on the third floor in the Office of Leadership & Social Responsibility. Stop during the week (Monday through Friday) between 8h30 and 16h30. GET INVOLVED! To get involved with LSR, stop by our office, call us (021 959 2726), send us an email ([email protected]), or visit us online (www.uwc.ac.za/Students/SD/CSSS/Pages/LSR.aspx).

26/09/2026

Happy Heritage Month!🇿🇦

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Social Impact Project: Current ProgressDrop of your bottle caps at select areas with boxes that have our blue poster, or...
22/09/2026

Social Impact Project: Current Progress

Drop of your bottle caps at select areas with boxes that have our blue poster, or at the SLA Office located at the Student centre, 3rd floor, first door by the staircase. Spread the word and help us reach our goal of 450kg in order to buy a wheelchair for a student after recycling.

STOP GBV!
18/09/2026

STOP GBV!

LED Talks Even Photo DumpGlimpse of our 8th Annual LED TALKS Event! This conversation was captivating. If you missed thi...
17/09/2026

LED Talks Even Photo Dump

Glimpse of our 8th Annual LED TALKS Event! This conversation was captivating. If you missed this one, catch you in 2027?

LED not TED.🙈Join the Conversation: Leadership Engagement Dialogues (LED) 2026 The Student Leadership Academy (SLA) is ...
09/09/2026

LED not TED.🙈

Join the Conversation: Leadership Engagement Dialogues (LED) 2026

The Student Leadership Academy (SLA) is proud to announce the 2026 Leadership Engagement Dialogues (LED), offering a unique platform to dive deep into South Africa’s future and explore pressing social issues through critical thinking and open discussion.

This year’s topic is:
Traditional Leadership vs Modern Leadership: Finding Balance in Modern South Africa

🗣️ LED encourages an atmosphere of intellectual debate and dialogue, expanding beyond lecture halls and webinars.

📅 Date: 17 September 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 pm - 14:00 pm
📍 Venue: Arts & Humanities New Arts Building (L1)

🚨 Only 80 seats available! Secure your spot and arrive early! WALK-IN allowed. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, debate, and contribute to meaningful dialogue on campus!

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From her, with love. 💜Some of our CSSS women send love.
08/09/2026

From her, with love. 💜

Some of our CSSS women send love.

07/09/2026

Wrapping up our Women's Month mini-series with a shout-out and a reminder on the importance of daily emotional support.

And so the class of 2026 comes to an end...🥹. Love seeing everyone wearing their new ALP t-shirts😝.
07/09/2026

And so the class of 2026 comes to an end...🥹. Love seeing everyone wearing their new ALP t-shirts😝.

04/09/2026

Keeping the Women's Month energy alive, the wisdom
doesn't stop.💜🫂

Snippets from our 6th Annual UBUFAZI Dialogue Event! It was absolutely incredible!💜 If you missed out, make sure to save...
28/08/2026

Snippets from our 6th Annual UBUFAZI Dialogue Event! It was absolutely incredible!💜 If you missed out, make sure to save the date for next year! 😉

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