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Experts call for an International Panel on Inequality Experts from 70 countries studying inequality, including Wits Professor Imraan Valodia and Nobel Laureate Professor Joseph Stiglitz, call for global support. 19 November 2025

How bats and moths keep Africa’s giant trees alive New research shows that baobab tree flowers have adapted to meet the needs of either bats or moths, and without these creatures, the trees will not survive. 19 November 2025

Wits University wins top prize at MACE Excellence Awards The University’s Advancement division delivered a standout performance, showcasing skills and excellency. 18 November 2025

Accolades galore for Wits scientists and scholars Prestigious research societies and eminent associations bestow medals, awards and prizes for excellence. 18 November 2025

Multilateralism in a Shifting Global Order

Prof Jeffrey D. Sachs, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University is one of the world’s leading voices on global development will offer insights on Multilateralism in a Shifting Global Order, highlighting the strategic role of Africa in the G20 and the pathways shaping the continent’s place in global governance. Hosted by the Wits African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS), this flagship public lecture brings international expertise to engage with bold ideas for Africa’s future.

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Seven rising SA tech start-ups are heading to Dublin after clinching top spots in the Irish Tech Challenge SA 2025. Wits Libraries unlock new possibilities with the newly launched Open Data Vault and a PhD researcher traces the genetic pathways behind autoimmune liver disease. We also look at Wits’ contribution to Africa’s first brain health strategy showcased at the G20 and how fresh mapping from the Wits Innovation Centre is shaping support for the country’s next generation of agripreneurs.

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EventsAll Events

20Nov

Masterclass on Parental Leave EqualityOnline Event09:00

21Nov

Public Lecture by Professor Jeffrey D. SachsGreat Hall15:00

21Nov

Amplifying African Voices for Strategic Action (AFSA) Conference 2025Online Event15:00

25Nov

The Role of Technology Transfer in Universities: Driving Innovation and ImpactHybrid Event10:00