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Africa’s most feared snake can help to sniff out pollution
New research has shown that heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury accumulate in the scales of Black Mambas.
19 August 2025
SA finds itself in dangerous historical moment
It chose a risky approach to global politics, and if it wants to make its own path in the global order, it must expect reprisals. Here are 3 steps to succeed.
18 August 2025
Wits Dean to spearhead Student Affairs nationally as SAASSAP President
The Dean of Student Affairs, Jerome September, has been elected President of the South African Association of Senior Student Affairs Professionals.
18 August 2025
New guidance puts communities at the heart of research
Study provides a framework on how researchers can make research more equitable, especially in the Global South.
15 August 2025
Africa’s most feared snake can help to sniff out pollution
New research has shown that heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury accumulate in the scales of Black Mambas.
19 August 2025
SA finds itself in dangerous historical moment
It chose a risky approach to global politics, and if it wants to make its own path in the global order, it must expect reprisals. Here are 3 steps to succeed.
18 August 2025
Wits Dean to spearhead Student Affairs nationally as SAASSAP President
The Dean of Student Affairs, Jerome September, has been elected President of the South African Association of Senior Student Affairs Professionals.
18 August 2025
New guidance puts communities at the heart of research
Study provides a framework on how researchers can make research more equitable, especially in the Global South.
15 August 2025
Shaping quantum light for a more secure future
At Wits University’s Structured Light Laboratory, researchers are harnessing light to drive breakthroughs in secure communication, imaging, and quantum technology. Led by Distinguished Professor Andrew Forbes from the School of Physics, the lab operates at the intersection of classical optics, quantum physics, and artificial intelligence.
WATCH NOWProfessor Andrew Forbes breaks new ground with a topological approach to quantum communication that could transform computing. Professor Bruce Rubidge unveils the Karoo Origins fossil centre, home to the globally acclaimed Rubidge Collection. The FALF programme marks five years of advancing female academic leadership, and Wits researchers celebrate top honours at the 2025 NRF Awards with prestigious ratings. Prof. Imraan Valodia, the Pro VC for Climate, Sustainability, and Inequality hosted the fourth Inter Faculty Symposium which saw Wits academics, researchers and postgraduate students engage on research and projects that impact on society for good.
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EventsAll Events
20Aug
Smart Cities Lab Online Event09:00
20Aug
2025 Migration and Society Seminar SeriesSolomon Mahlangu House12:30
20Aug
Health workforce reforms in Brazil: Innovations, challenges and global lessons Wits School of Public Health Staff tea Room (2nd floor)13:00
27Aug
Godspell Returns – But ONLY for 12 Shows at Wits TheatreWits Theatre14:04
Straight From the ‘Gram