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HIV activism offers a roadmap for tackling weight stigma
Although HIV and obesity are not mirror images, lessons from the HIV response could accelerate fairer and more effective care for people living with obesity.
10 November 2026
We need AI governance, not superintelligence hype
AI safety cannot become a private understanding between the tech and political elites, with oversight serving those it should scrutinise.
10 November 2026
Lies, damned lies and statistics
Should we have more faith today in the statistics that shape policy and lives?
10 November 2026
HIV activism offers a roadmap for tackling weight stigma
Although HIV and obesity are not mirror images, lessons from the HIV response could accelerate fairer and more effective care for people living with obesity.
10 November 2026
We need AI governance, not superintelligence hype
AI safety cannot become a private understanding between the tech and political elites, with oversight serving those it should scrutinise.
10 November 2026
Lies, damned lies and statistics
Should we have more faith today in the statistics that shape policy and lives?
10 November 2026
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11Nov
MIND Seminar with Dr Mmanape Hlungwane: How Language Carries Knowledge — and What That Means for AIBraamfontein Campus East, GH001,Ground Floor, Gate House13:00
13Nov
An eclectic journey in Forensics by Dr Ray Evans Seminar Room 1, Department of Anatomical Sciences 11:45
Wits researchers found that power cuts disrupt students’ sleep and affect academic performance. Wits honoured outstanding staff for their work in teaching, research, innovation and service at the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Awards. Researchers also warned that political blame and distrust in government fuel attacks on migrants. Meanwhile, a study found that 85% of South African teachers enjoy their careers despite stress and heavy workloads. New research also showed that South Africa’s school vaccination programme has reduced infections linked to cervical cancer by 83% among teenage girls.
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Wits University is committed to the responsible, ethical and innovative use of AI with academic integrity at its centre. The purpose of this policy is to provide academic and professional and support staff (staff), and students with contextually valued practices regarding the fair and productive use of AI in advancing research, innovation, learning, teaching, course design and assessment of student learning at the University.
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