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University of the Western Cape graduates. Photo: UWC

June 22, 2026

Derek Yu, University of the Western Cape; Christie Swanepoel, University of the Western Cape; Rochelle Beukes, University of the Western Cape; Ronald Arendse, University of the Western Cape, and Shaun Pather

There’s a case for greater investment in support for postgraduate education.

Most of the students surveyed only attended between one and four lectures over a three-week period. GettyImages

October 6, 2021

Christie Swanepoel, University of the Western Cape; Derek Yu, University of the Western Cape, and Rochelle Beukes, University of the Western Cape

Factors such as not being able to handle their study load and living too far from campus led to students not attending class.