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Next-generation ‘molecular scissors’ may offer hope for chronic hepatitis B sufferers
The genetic blueprint of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) could be permanently inactivated with newly engineered TALENs.
27 August 2025
Wits scientists scoop prestigious French prize for AI-powered innovation
The award from the Pierre Fabre Foundation recognises a South African innovation that adapts particle physics technology for real-time air quality monitoring.
26 August 2025
Learning stats through stories
Statistics professor Johan Ferreira was feeling overwhelmed by the amount of “screen time” involved in online learning in 2021. What to do?
26 August 2025
What international climate change ruling means for Africa
The International Court of Justice says governments are legally obliged “to achieve deep, rapid and sustained reductions” in greenhouse gas emissions.
25 August 2025
Next-generation ‘molecular scissors’ may offer hope for chronic hepatitis B sufferers
The genetic blueprint of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) could be permanently inactivated with newly engineered TALENs.
27 August 2025
Wits scientists scoop prestigious French prize for AI-powered innovation
The award from the Pierre Fabre Foundation recognises a South African innovation that adapts particle physics technology for real-time air quality monitoring.
26 August 2025
Learning stats through stories
Statistics professor Johan Ferreira was feeling overwhelmed by the amount of “screen time” involved in online learning in 2021. What to do?
26 August 2025
What international climate change ruling means for Africa
The International Court of Justice says governments are legally obliged “to achieve deep, rapid and sustained reductions” in greenhouse gas emissions.
25 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
28Aug
Making of the World's Highest Bridge: Technical and Social ChallengesOnline Event09:00
29Aug
Great Balls of Fire: Explaining the NQWEBA Bolide and Meteorite Fall of August 2024Wits Anglo American Digital Dome13:15
30Aug
Walkabout of Serge Alain Nitegeka’s exhibition Black SubjectsWits Art Museum12:00
01Sep
Afro-ADVAC 2025Hybrid Event08:30
Straight From the ‘Gram