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Global crises have hit education hard
A 24-year research review offers a way forward for southern Africa and points to steps that can make education systems more resilient in times of crisis.
18 March 2025
The fiery death of Africa's first fossil thrips
This is the first time a fossil of this tiny insect pest has been recorded anywhere in Africa, and it met its end in a volcanic lake 90 million years ago.
18 March 2025
Trailblazing cyber law in Africa
CDTA recipient Dr Nomalanga Mashinini made history as the chair of the first-ever African Cyber Law Conference (ACLC).
17 March 2025
Clean sweep for Witsies at Budget Speech
Three students clinched the Postgraduate category’s top spots at the 53rd Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition.
14 March 2025




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19Mar
To write or not to write? Reflections on decolonising knowledge production from the marginsOnline Event14:00
28Mar
Science Lunchtime LectureThe Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, Yale Road, Braamfontein Campus East, Wits University.13:15
29Mar
In search of Homo sapiens' elusive origins Origins Centre10:00
06Apr
50th Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Anatomical Society of Southern AfricaGlenburn Lodge and Spa Muldersdrift, Johannesburg, South Africa08:00
In this episode, we celebrate Wits Professor Eunice Nyamupangedengu, honoured as an Afretec Inclusion Champion for driving diversity in STEM. Wits alumna Harshila Dulabh takes the helm at Business Intelligence Services, leveraging data for strategic decision-making. Wits staff showcase how consistency and community make fitness a priority. Researchers advocate for a 20% sugar tax to combat obesity and reduce health costs. Plus, Open Society Foundation's president Binaifer Nowrojee redefines philanthropy in a thought-provoking WBS lecture.
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