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Scientists explore how to use mosquitoes' gut bacteria to fight malaria In a sense, a malaria-transmitting mosquito is a sick mosquito. This is where bacteria can help. 21 August 2024

Some solitary mammals have surprisingly social lives Many of the endangered mammal species are solitary. Understanding this way of life may help to protect them. 20 August 2024

WIC leadership role changes announced These reflect the Wits Innovation Centre's agility and responsiveness in continuing to grow the University’s innovation ecosystem. 20 August 2024

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We catch up with leading intellectual Professor Achille Mbembe who is at the forefront of reshaping African democracy through the recently established Wits Innovation Foundation for Democracy. The Wits School of Geosciences celebrates a remarkable achievement, winning 4 out of 7 prestigious Geological Society of South Africa awards this year. Meanwhile, Prof. Collen Masimirembwa is set to receive the Precision Medicine World Conference Pioneer Award at the 2025 PMWC in Silicon Valley. Two Wits PhD students have been recognised through the 2024 Ivan Karp Doctoral Research Awards, and the University recently hosted a Womxn's Day dialogue.

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