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Wits and the making of an AI global leader
Alumnus Dr Shakir Mohamed, Director of Research at Google DeepMind (UK), roots his “AI with social purpose” philosophy in a strong Wits engineering foundation.
22 October 2026
Qualified but overlooked
Disability Indaba tackles enduring challenges that keep disabled persons trapped in entry-level jobs and excluded from leadership.
21 October 2026
Borrowed trust: Africa and algorithms
Will Africa’s digital financial revolution overcome the legacy of credit exclusion – or deepen it? Which institutions of trust could make it work?
20 October 2026
Wits and the making of an AI global leader
Alumnus Dr Shakir Mohamed, Director of Research at Google DeepMind (UK), roots his “AI with social purpose” philosophy in a strong Wits engineering foundation.
22 October 2026
Qualified but overlooked
Disability Indaba tackles enduring challenges that keep disabled persons trapped in entry-level jobs and excluded from leadership.
21 October 2026
Borrowed trust: Africa and algorithms
Will Africa’s digital financial revolution overcome the legacy of credit exclusion – or deepen it? Which institutions of trust could make it work?
20 October 2026
A Wits researcher is part of a NASA award-winning team using technology to protect South Africa’s biodiversity, while others are developing tiny carriers to help medicines reach the brain, offering hope for better Alzheimer's and Parkinson's treatments. Over 200 top matriculants explored artificial intelligence, future careers and campus life at Wits. In Bushbuckridge, Wits and its partners helped 60 entrepreneurs grow their businesses and create local job opportunities. From fixing cars to growing food, former mechanic Tshepo Thipe is helping feed students in need through the Wits Food Bank.
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Wits University is committed to the responsible, ethical and innovative use of AI with academic integrity at its centre. The purpose of this policy is to provide academic and professional and support staff (staff), and students with contextually valued practices regarding the fair and productive use of AI in advancing research, innovation, learning, teaching, course design and assessment of student learning at the University.
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