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MIND Director named coveted CIFAR Fellow
Professor Benjamin Rosman has been appointed a Fellow of the prestigious CIFAR Learning in Machines & Brains programme.
21 July 2025
Egypt needs more drinkable water
Egypt has always relied on the River Nile for its freshwater but needs new sources to cope with a growing population. Desalinating seawater could be a solution.
21 July 2025
Fun with fossils: SA kids learn more with museum visit
The country still has low acceptance rate of human evolution. Learners understood human origins better after interactive workshops at a museum.
18 July 2025
Andrew Forbes awarded prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowshop Award
Forbes shares the honours with UCT's Professor Anthony Figaji as recipients of a dual award for 2025.
17 July 2025
MIND Director named coveted CIFAR Fellow
Professor Benjamin Rosman has been appointed a Fellow of the prestigious CIFAR Learning in Machines & Brains programme.
21 July 2025
Egypt needs more drinkable water
Egypt has always relied on the River Nile for its freshwater but needs new sources to cope with a growing population. Desalinating seawater could be a solution.
21 July 2025
Fun with fossils: SA kids learn more with museum visit
The country still has low acceptance rate of human evolution. Learners understood human origins better after interactive workshops at a museum.
18 July 2025
Andrew Forbes awarded prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowshop Award
Forbes shares the honours with UCT's Professor Anthony Figaji as recipients of a dual award for 2025.
17 July 2025
Affordable power brick innovation energises underserved communities
A pioneering solar power solution co-developed with Wits University is transforming access to energy in underserved communities, one “Power Brick” at a time. Peco Power, launched through a collaboration between Wits and impact investment partner Mbono, offers a modular, affordable energy system designed to grow with a household’s needs. The innovation was developed with support from Wits Enterprise, which helped shape the commercialisation strategy that led to Peco Power’s spin-out as an independent company. Wits remains a foundational stakeholder in the venture.
WATCH NOWWits awarded honorary doctorates to Dr Mavuso Msimang and Dr Kaizer Motaung for their impact on democracy and sport. Professor Andrew Forbes was named a joint winner of the 2025 Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award for his pioneering work in quantum computing. SmartSpot is advancing safe, rapid TB testing across South Africa, while alumnus Dr Bradley Segal earned a spot on Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list for using AI to revolutionise healthcare. In a historic first for the continent, Wits will host the 25th International Congress on the Education of the Deaf in 2030.
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EventsAll Events
21Jul
Inaugural Lecture of Professor Eliton ChivandiHybrid Event16:30
23Jul
The ‘Oil and Water’ Dynamics of Migration Governance in West AfricaACMS Seminar Room, Room 2163, Solomon Mahlangu House12:30
23Jul
Inaugural Lecture of Professor Deepak KarHybrid Event17:00
25Jul
Okae Molao Album Launch Event The Chris Seabrooke Music Hall08:00
Straight From the ‘Gram