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Wits and the making of an AI global leader
Alumnus Dr Shakir Mohamed, Director of Research at Google DeepMind (UK), roots his “AI with social purpose” philosophy in a strong Wits engineering foundation.
22 October 2026
Powerful players derail GBVF responses
The attitudes and actions of those in power are contributing factors to gender-based violence and femicide in SA.
22 October 2026
Lion tracks from the ice age
How two ways of seeing brought ancient animals to life - indigenous knowledge has pushed scientists’ boundaries.
22 October 2026
Wits and the making of an AI global leader
Alumnus Dr Shakir Mohamed, Director of Research at Google DeepMind (UK), roots his “AI with social purpose” philosophy in a strong Wits engineering foundation.
22 October 2026
Powerful players derail GBVF responses
The attitudes and actions of those in power are contributing factors to gender-based violence and femicide in SA.
22 October 2026
Lion tracks from the ice age
How two ways of seeing brought ancient animals to life - indigenous knowledge has pushed scientists’ boundaries.
22 October 2026
Wits researchers have discovered hundreds of unknown bacteria and viruses in wild lions, revealing new insights into their health. Wits and Bidvest have launched a R6 million partnership to support AI research while Wits celebrates 100 years of dentistry, from groundbreaking research to mobile clinics serving communities. Researchers have also uncovered how HIV escapes protective antibodies, offering hope for better prevention. Meanwhile, Wits scientists have developed a light-powered system that could make future communications faster.
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Wits University is committed to the responsible, ethical and innovative use of AI with academic integrity at its centre. The purpose of this policy is to provide academic and professional and support staff (staff), and students with contextually valued practices regarding the fair and productive use of AI in advancing research, innovation, learning, teaching, course design and assessment of student learning at the University.
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