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Memoir of a decade in African genomics research A book commemorating 10 years of the AWI-Gen project shares stories of those who researched how genetics, environment, and lifestyle affect health in Africa.

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Research rock stars dazzle at 'Science Oscars'

Wits researchers won in six out of 15 categories at the prestigious NSTF-South 32 Research Awards. Dr Tiisetso E Lephoto, Associate Professor Claudia Polese, Dr June Fabian, Professor Irvy (Igle) Gledhill, and Professor Jennifer Fitchett were winners in their categories, announced at a glittering ceremony hosted simultaneously in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Furthermore, OLICO Mathematics Education won the Non-Governmental Association (NGO) Award. Dr Lynn Bowie is the Director of Mathematics at OLICO, a Visiting Research Associate in the Wits School of Education, and a Wits alumna.

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