Decolonising the airwaves and improving froth flotation
Media Studies scholar Dr Kealeboga Aiseng and chemical engineer Dr Lisa October are the 2026 Friedel Sellschop Fellows.
19 December 2025
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation Update
Key research and innovation achievements from the past quarter, showcasing Wits’ leadership and real-world impact.
18 December 2025
A precision nanomedicine approach to drug-resistant UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) could be better treated with targeted drug delivery as overuse of antibiotics increasingly drives antimicrobial resistance.
18 December 2025
The final Wits in 60 Seconds of the year looks 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 is 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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