University of the Witwatersrand

Joyce Khumalo is elated and walks with confidence these days when she visits the bank. Nowadays, she no longer needs assistance to complete paper work or help to understand the letters that she receives from her children’s school.Khumalo…

‘Wits. For Good’ was the theme of the gathering that attracted some impactful and prominent alumni who made their way to Times Square to celebrate with the Wits delegation led by Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of…

Professor Rais Latypov from the School of Geosciences at Wits University and his research team have found field evidence for the existence of a 5-km-thick totally molten chamber within the ancient crust of South Africa. This suggests that…

The demand for innovative thinking and resourceful ideas has become more pertinent – whether to achieve more with less, break away from archaic solutions, or disrupt existing ecosystems. This has brought innovation to the forefront as a…

Launched during Wits University's centenary celebrations this year - the series tackles critical questions on the role and future of the Humanities.The arts, philosophy, anthropology, and literary studies are increasingly perceived as…

Technology used to stop a nuclear bomb from being sneaked across a border could one day be at the forefront in the fight to save the rhino.If Professor James Larkin, the Director at the Radiation and Health Physics Unit at Wits…

A consortium of investigators spread across six institutions, including the University of the Witwatersrand, University of Cape Town, African Potential Consulting, Stellenbosch University, the South African Medical Research Council, and…

The Student Entrepreneurship Week kicked off with bright minds and eager young entrepreneurs ready to show off their ideas at Wits University. The programme is part of the Wits Development and Leadership Unit and the Young African…

Visible Resonance is a multimedia activation on the façade of Wits’ Great Hall to mark the University’s centenary at the Homecoming Weekend on campus from 2-4 September 2022.It's free. All welcome. No booking required. Simply turn up at…

The University of the Witwatersrand is celebrating its centenary this coming weekend, 2- 4 September 2022, by offering the public a chance to experience its treasures, places of interest and art performances.The Wits Homecoming Weekend…