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Five years of nurturing female academic leaders
The Female Academic Leaders Fellowship marked this milestone with high-powered discussions on gender, followed by a ‘fireside chat’ with students.
14 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 and quantum technology.
13 August 2025
Breakthrough quantum research will have revolutionary impact
"We will be able to quickly solve very hard problems in fields such as chemistry, pharmacology, logistics, finance and many more," says Professor Andrew Forbes.
12 August 2025
National Research Foundation rates Wits researchers highly
Wits scholars rated as world-class, future global leaders, and as next generation researchers.
11 August 2025
Five years of nurturing female academic leaders
The Female Academic Leaders Fellowship marked this milestone with high-powered discussions on gender, followed by a ‘fireside chat’ with students.
14 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 and quantum technology.
13 August 2025
Breakthrough quantum research will have revolutionary impact
"We will be able to quickly solve very hard problems in fields such as chemistry, pharmacology, logistics, finance and many more," says Professor Andrew Forbes.
12 August 2025
National Research Foundation rates Wits researchers highly
Wits scholars rated as world-class, future global leaders, and as next generation researchers.
11 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.
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