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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
Karoo Origins fossil centre opens in Graaff-Reinet
New public facility showcases internationally significant Rubidge Fossil Collection.
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
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
Karoo Origins fossil centre opens in Graaff-Reinet
New public facility showcases internationally significant Rubidge Fossil Collection.
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
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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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
29Aug
Great Balls of Fire: Explaining the NQWEBA Bolide and Meteorite Fall of August 2024Wits Anglo American Digital Dome13:15
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