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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 NOWOver 2 000 graduates will be capped at Wits’ July ceremonies, featuring two honorary degree recipients. Professor Iginio Gagliardone was appointed as the SA-UK Chair in Digital Humanities to advance Africa’s role in tech innovation. The recent Parents’ Day saw over a thousand visitors exploring Wits’ academic offerings. Wits-backed Peco Power is transforming energy access with its affordable, scalable Power Brick system. Meanwhile, Wits University reaffirmed its commitment to student wellbeing at a seminar focused on supporting student transitions.
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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 House (2nd floor), East Campus, Wits University12:30
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