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Research rock stars dazzle at 'Science Oscars'
Wits researchers won in five out of 15 categories at the prestigious NSTF-South 32 Research Awards.
15 July 2024
Not your average mathematician
Inspirational leader, Professor Loyiso Nongxa honoured for his exemplary contribution and commitment to the mathematical sciences.
11 July 2024
Mobile phone data help track pathogen spread and evolution of superbugs
Novel way to map spread and evolution of pathogens, and their responses to vaccines and antibiotics, reveals how to help predict and prevent future outbreaks.
10 July 2024
Research rock stars dazzle at 'Science Oscars'
Wits researchers won in five out of 15 categories at the prestigious NSTF-South 32 Research Awards.
15 July 2024
Not your average mathematician
Inspirational leader, Professor Loyiso Nongxa honoured for his exemplary contribution and commitment to the mathematical sciences.
11 July 2024
Mobile phone data help track pathogen spread and evolution of superbugs
Novel way to map spread and evolution of pathogens, and their responses to vaccines and antibiotics, reveals how to help predict and prevent future outbreaks.
10 July 2024
Not your average Mathematician
An eminent mathematician, Nongxa delivered a heartfelt and humorous keynote address to graduating students. “Graduations are not just ancient rituals: they are special occasions for graduands as a just reward for your hard work and application. They are special occasions for your loved ones – your parents, your partners, your family members; they are special occasions for your communities, especially those of you who, like me, were the first in the village to go to university, let alone receive a university qualification” said Nongxa.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, we celebrate former Wits Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof. Loyiso Nongxa's honorary doctorate for his leadership in mathematics and higher education. We congratulate five Wits academics on winning National Science and Technology Awards, and recognise Dr Muhammad Ahsan Mahboob, Head of the Wits Sibanye-Stillwater Digital Mining Laboratory, for earning his PhD in Engineering. We explore the spread of superbugs using mobile and genomic data and highlight a 90-million-year-old novel beetle species fossil discovery in Botswana.
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