Wits In 60 Seconds

In this week's episode, world-renowned author Amitav Ghosh delivered a thought-provoking lecture on climate change, cautioning against oversimplification on the climate crisis . Wits hosted its first Career Guidance Day for Grade 9 learners, combining career exploration with fun activities. Dr Gabriella Hyman received the prestigious Dr Esther Mahlangu Doctoral Fellowship for her work in public health and Wits ecologist Sarah Venter highlighted the resilience of Africa’s baobabs, which continue to thrive despite climate challenges. Did you know, Africa faces a "youthquake" with rising unemployment and job scarcity threatening its growing youth population?