The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is located in the Northern Suburbs of greater Cape Town – an area that is central to all facilities and amenities on the Cape Peninsula. UWC is home to more than 23 000 students who engage in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in our seven faculties. UWC houses thousands of students on campus and in private accommodation in the surrounding areas.

Our campus includes a nature reserve and the mountains of the Cape Peninsula and Stellenbosch afford beautiful landmarks to the east and west. The university is readily accessible by car, taxi, bus or train, and even has its own railway station, Unibell. Regional facilities, such as the Bellville central station and the Cape Town International Airport are a few minutes’ drive from the main campus.

The Western Cape region is a place of vibrant diversity, with a rich history as a cultural crossroads on the continent of Africa. UWC was placed beyond the edge of urban development in 1960. Out in the bush and sealed off from amenities, it was inhibited from being any kind of all political nuisance by an industrial barrier. The last barricade was the Transnet site in Robert Sobukwe Road. Ironically, UWC is now in the centre of the Cape Town metropolis.

The University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Recommended Hotel: Garden Court Victoria Junction

Address: Corner Somerset And Ebenezer Roads, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8002

▶ Introduction

This elegant 4-star hotel is just 2 km from the V&A Waterfront and the Two Oceans Aquarium. It has an outdoor pool, massage services and panoramic views of Table Mountain. The modern rooms at the Garden Court Victoria Junction are equipped with satellite TV, a tea/coffee maker and a spacious work desk. The hotel also offers apartments with a semi self-catering kitchen and a seating area. The Connexxion Restaurant serves Tapas style cuisine in an informal setting. The breakfast buffet offers a wide variety of items and breakfast hours are extended over the weekend. The bar is open 18-hours a day. Guests can relax at the outdoor swimming pool, which is surrounded by a sun deck equipped with sun loungers. Victoria Junction offers easy access to all major tourist attractions, the Cape Town Convention Centre and the V&A Waterfront. Cycling lanes, pedestrian walk ways and bus route access makes getting around easy.

Notes: Please follow the arrows to view directions to the venue, the airport, our recommended accommodation, and the city center. And a visit may be arranged on the last day of the conference. Please reserve time if you are interested.