Legendary science communicator, Professor Arthur Bleksley, honoured in memorial lecture
Known for his radio shows, such as Test the Team, Bleksley played a huge role in opening up science to the public.
6 March 2026
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Legendary science communicator, Professor Arthur Bleksley, honoured in memorial lecture
Known for his radio shows, such as Test the Team, Bleksley played a huge role in opening up science to the public.
6 March 2026
Science and policy experts unite to accelerate climate and health solutions
African universities and regional experts are working with Wellcome to establish new science and policy consortiums.
5 March 2026
Does South Africa have a future without power cuts?
One thing is certain: there will be ongoing contestation over the path and pace of South Africa’s electricity reforms.
5 March 2026
Wits announces winners of AI & African Music Project
Supported by Charles Goldstuck, Wits alumnus and US-based music executive, the project assists African music creators to leverage AI in music innovation.
4 March 2026
Legendary science communicator, Professor Arthur Bleksley, honoured in memorial lecture
Known for his radio shows, such as Test the Team, Bleksley played a huge role in opening up science to the public.
6 March 2026
Science and policy experts unite to accelerate climate and health solutions
African universities and regional experts are working with Wellcome to establish new science and policy consortiums.
5 March 2026
Does South Africa have a future without power cuts?
One thing is certain: there will be ongoing contestation over the path and pace of South Africa’s electricity reforms.
5 March 2026
Wits announces winners of AI & African Music Project
Supported by Charles Goldstuck, Wits alumnus and US-based music executive, the project assists African music creators to leverage AI in music innovation.
4 March 2026
CURIOS.TY 20: #Thrive
This is the 20th anniversary issue of Wits University's award-winning research magazine. It is time to look at what it takes to #Thrive.
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CURIOS.TY 20: #Thrive
What it takes to #Thrive ... The issue explores what it truly means to flourish – across a lifespan, within communities, and on and with our planet.
13 January 2026
Thrive — Flourishing in a changing world
Welcome to the 20th edition of CURIOS.TY. This milestone reflects how far the magazine has come since its launch 10 years ago.
13 January 2026
Before we begin…
Investing in antenatal care is crucial for South Africa’s future, but women need support even earlier than in pregnancy.
13 January 2026
Ensuring sweet beginnings in early childhood
Parents can help their toddlers thrive if they encourage play and healthy eating habits.
13 January 2026
CURIOS.TY 20: #Thrive
What it takes to #Thrive ... The issue explores what it truly means to flourish – across a lifespan, within communities, and on and with our planet.
13 January 2026
Thrive — Flourishing in a changing world
Welcome to the 20th edition of CURIOS.TY. This milestone reflects how far the magazine has come since its launch 10 years ago.
13 January 2026
Before we begin…
Investing in antenatal care is crucial for South Africa’s future, but women need support even earlier than in pregnancy.
13 January 2026
Ensuring sweet beginnings in early childhood
Parents can help their toddlers thrive if they encourage play and healthy eating habits.
13 January 2026
The final Wits in 60 Seconds of 2025 looked back on a year of achievement and impact, marked by more than 3 600 students graduating in December and William Henry Frankel being awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Law. Wits’ influence on global science was exemplified by Dr Precious Matsoso being named among Nature’s 10 for shaping science in 2025, alongside the launch of Africa’s first International Research Centre through a new partnership between Wits and the French National Centre for Scientific Research.
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