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?
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The inaugural Innovathon on Social Entrepreneurship competition, a collaboration between the Amrut Foundation and Wits University, showcased top-tier innovation, with the two winning teams securing R20,000 each to bring their eco-friendly ideas to life. “Innovation is at the heart of this challenge. Our goal was to create a program that goes beyond just providing funding, one that makes a lasting impact on the country, especially in an economy where employment is a challenge and where innovative solutions are needed to address major issues,” says Genga.
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