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Remembering South Africa’s ‘Grand Geek’
Prof. Barry, who died last year shortly after the launch of the Wits Innovation Centre (WIC), was also known as the ‘Grand Geek’ of digital innovation in South Africa and a passionate believer that young people have the creativity, energy, drive, and reason to build a new South Africa, Africa, and the world. His final contribution to the University was his role as the Director of the Wits Innovation Strategy, which he spearheaded and crafted, and that paved the way for the birth of the WIC.
Read MoreWe are in the field to see how Rhisotope are inserted into the horns of 20 rhinos in an attempt to deter end users from consuming rhino horn, and to ensure that the horns get picked up at border crossings. We meet the researchers who are enhancing the BCG vaccine through gene-editing to fight tuberculosis. Grade 11 learners investigate a gas explosion in the annual Wits Integrated Experience and new research examines the health risks of heat exposure on pregnant women and children. Also learn why your password should never be 12345! Read more at www.wits.ac.za/news.
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