Wits postgrads earn global innovation nod
A strong showing at a pan-African Makerthon secured students both a top prize and entry into a prestigious tech incubator.
2 April 2026
Putting a price on care work
Revaluing care for the way it connects people, nature and climate change can help society better withstand crises.
2 April 2026
Inhalable TB treatment a step closer to market
Novel inhalable nanosystem treatment for tuberculosis gains global recognition for market potential.
1 April 2026
Researchers at Wits RHI are pioneering TB prevention with the M72 vaccine while Dr Gillian Mahumane’s work is advancing brain injury recovery. Portable low-field MRI is offering new insights into brain ageing in rural communities. The Wits Business School and Channel Africa are promoting African solutions to climate change and funding, and Wits, in partnership with the UK Met Office, is using AI to improve climate modelling for southern Africa.
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