UWC SARChI Chairs | NRF-supported research excellence: 30 SARChI Chairs driving innovation, postgraduate development and societal impact in South Africa.
The University of the Western Cape celebrates its South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) holders — distinguished NRF- and DST-supported scholars appointed since the programme began in 2006. This PDF highlights UWC’s 30 Tier 1 and Tier 2 Chairs, their research leadership, mentorship of Masters and PhD candidates, high-impact scholarship, human capital development, and contributions to national priorities, international competitiveness and community-engaged innovation.