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Discover the Wonders of Moxibustion: Join Us Tomorrow for a Healing Experience
Are you curious about alternative healing therapies? Interested in experiencing the ancient art of moxibustion? We're excited to invite...

Confucius Institute
Apr 18, 20231 min read


Embracing the Ancient Wisdom: Graduates of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the UWC
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has long been a community and health sciences excellence hub. Today, we celebrate the latest...

Confucius Institute
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Lecture on China-Africa Cooperation in Trade, Investment, and the Great Power Competition
On April 11, 2023, a highly informative and engaging lecture took place at the University of Western Cape, attracting an enthusiastic...

Confucius Institute
Apr 14, 20233 min read


A Breath of Fresh Air: University of the Western's Nature Walk for Staff Wellness
Introduction The University of the Western, known for its commitment to fostering a healthy work-life balance among its staff, recently...

Confucius Institute
Apr 9, 20232 min read


A New Chapter Begins: From Cape Town to Zhejiang, Embracing Change with Gratitude and Courage
The student in question had put in an incredible amount of effort to make her dream of studying at a Chinese university a reality. She...

Confucius Institute
Apr 9, 20232 min read


Rhythms of the Rainbow Nation: A Spectacular Dance Extravaganza in Cape Town Company Gardens
Get ready, Cape Town! On the 20th of April, the city's most vibrant and electrifying South African local dancers will take centre stage...

Confucius Institute
Apr 9, 20232 min read


Marching to Diversity: A Month of Learning and Cultural Exchange at the Institute
In March, the Institute engaged in various activities and events, providing students and staff with diverse learning and cultural...

Confucius Institute
Apr 3, 20232 min read


Empowering Tomorrow: Unleashing the Potential of Youth for a Brighter Future
We were delighted to announce the "Youth: Gathering the Power of Youth to Create a Better Future" webinar on Friday, 31st March 2023, at...

Confucius Institute
Apr 1, 20231 min read


The Art and Science of Tea: The Path to Becoming a Tea Master
Have you ever heard of a "tea master"? It might sound like something out of a fantasy novel, but it's a real profession with a rich...

Confucius Institute
Mar 28, 20232 min read


Spreading Chinese Culture and Language: UWC's Confucius Institute
The University of the Western Cape's Confucius Institute is committed to promoting the Chinese language and culture to the broader...

Confucius Institute
Mar 28, 20232 min read


From UWC to China: One Student's Journey to Master Chinese Medicine
The decision to pursue a master's degree in Chinese medicine is exciting and challenging, and for one UWC student, it has taken her to...

Confucius Institute
Mar 28, 20231 min read


Our classes started!
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is excited to announce the commencement of Chinese (Mandarin) classes for students and staff....

Confucius Institute
Mar 28, 20231 min read


Prof Bu - China and Global Governance
We want to invite all those interested in China and Global Governance to join us in an online workshop hosted by the University of the...

Confucius Institute
Mar 28, 20231 min read


Tai Chi Chuan and Baduanjin?
Chinese medicine recognizes the importance of exercise to promote health and wellness. It views exercise as a physical activity and a way...

Confucius Institute
Mar 28, 20231 min read


Dr Yang, now a SA Chinese Medicine Doctor
Dr Yang is a renowned rehabilitation specialist and Chinese medicine doctor practising in the Zhejiang Province of China. She has...

Confucius Institute
Mar 28, 20231 min read


"Feel the pulse" by Dr Yang
Dr Yang provided the local Chinese community with a unique medical service in honour of Women's Day on March 8th called "pulse diagnosis"...

Confucius Institute
Mar 28, 20231 min read


Women's Day - A day of celebration
At UWC CI, we also celebrated Women's Day by honouring Ms Lin and Dr Yang, along with a special guest from outside the university who...

Confucius Institute
Mar 28, 20231 min read


Movie night
The Wandering Earth 2 movie was released on Friday, the 10th of March, 2023, in South Africa. CI of UWC and other Mandarin learning and...

Confucius Institute
Mar 11, 20231 min read
Our teachers were on the news!
During the 21-25 November 2022, our teachers attended the BRICS bloc in the New Era of Development. South Africa Broadcasting Corporation...

Confucius Institute
Jan 23, 20231 min read


The year of the rabbit
The Lunar Chinese New Year was on the 22 January, making the 21st New Year's Evening. Dr Iris Wu and Dr Benjimin Zeng, two directors of...

Confucius Institute
Jan 23, 20231 min read
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