Pioneering mathematician Joseph Mokoena honoured with posthumous honorary doctorate
The honorary doctorate recognises his contribution to mathematics, education and greater equality in the production of knowledge.
20 July 2026
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Pioneering mathematician Joseph Mokoena honoured with posthumous honorary doctorate
The honorary doctorate recognises his contribution to mathematics, education and greater equality in the production of knowledge.
20 July 2026
Global South universities’ role in the Just Transition goes beyond divestment
Fossil Free South Africa’s divestment campaign overlooks what Global South universities are for and the complexities they face.
20 July 2026
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A blueprint for ethical benefit sharing
African genomics researchers propose how ethical principles can translate into practical action.
17 July 2026
A heart that refused to give up
Wits has honoured Prof. Kubedi Patrick Mokhobo, a medical pioneer and southern Africa's first Black cardiologist, with an Honorary Doctorate in Medicine.
16 July 2026
Pioneering mathematician Joseph Mokoena honoured with posthumous honorary doctorate
The honorary doctorate recognises his contribution to mathematics, education and greater equality in the production of knowledge.
20 July 2026
Global South universities’ role in the Just Transition goes beyond divestment
Fossil Free South Africa’s divestment campaign overlooks what Global South universities are for and the complexities they face.
20 July 2026
A blueprint for ethical benefit sharing
African genomics researchers propose how ethical principles can translate into practical action.
17 July 2026
A heart that refused to give up
Wits has honoured Prof. Kubedi Patrick Mokhobo, a medical pioneer and southern Africa's first Black cardiologist, with an Honorary Doctorate in Medicine.
16 July 2026
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