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Leadership training empowers Africa’s health regulators
The new African Regulatory Leadership Programme (ARLP) is a step towards regional harmonising and establishing the African Medicines Agency.
20 March 2025
Achieving a just transition to renewable energy
Socially-owned renewable energy is a viable alternative which has the potential to generate income and development opportunities.
19 March 2025
Global crises have hit education hard
A 24-year research review offers a way forward for southern Africa and points to steps that can make education systems more resilient in times of crisis.
18 March 2025
The fiery death of Africa's first fossil thrips
This is the first time a fossil of this tiny insect pest has been recorded anywhere in Africa, and it met its end in a volcanic lake 90 million years ago.
18 March 2025




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27Mar
Ethics Alive 2025 Online Event16:30
28Mar
Science Lunchtime LectureThe Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, Yale Road, Braamfontein Campus East, Wits University.13:15
29Mar
In search of Homo sapiens' elusive origins Origins Centre10:00
06Apr
50th Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Anatomical Society of Southern AfricaGlenburn Lodge and Spa Muldersdrift, Johannesburg, South Africa08:00
In this episode, we celebrate Wits Professor Eunice Nyamupangedengu, honoured as an Afretec Inclusion Champion for driving diversity in STEM. Wits alumna Harshila Dulabh takes the helm at Business Intelligence Services, leveraging data for strategic decision-making. Wits staff showcase how consistency and community make fitness a priority. Researchers advocate for a 20% sugar tax to combat obesity and reduce health costs. Plus, Open Society Foundation's president Binaifer Nowrojee redefines philanthropy in a thought-provoking WBS lecture.
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