Wits School of Arts presents Africa Month 2026
Water as Life, Memory, and Infrastructure: Artistic and Intellectual Responses from Africa and the Global South.
7 May 2026
Wits scientist recognised among 20 Leaders Shaping Health Across Africa
Professor Helen Rees recognised for driving impact across health systems.
7 May 2026
African leadership for pandemic preparedness
Wits Professor Helen Rees co-chairs WHO’s Poxvirus Collaborative Open Research Consortium (CORC).
7 May 2026
From our iconic campus spaces and leading research facilities to the vibrant community of students, academics and thinkers shaping tomorrow. This cinematic journey highlights how curiosity meets capability, and how education at Wits extends far beyond the classroom into real-world impact.
WATCHWits research shows small daily movements like walking or cleaning can improve health and help prevent disease. Scientists are developing faster mRNA TB vaccines to help the body detect infection early. Research shows that working with traditional healers is helping boost HIV testing and improve care in rural communities. A book sharing leadership lessons from 23 South African leaders was launched at the Wits Business School. Congratulations are in order for Professor Relebohile Moletsane who received an honorary doctorate for her work in rural education, gender equality, and supporting young women.
WATCHA series that shines a spotlight on the people behind groundbreaking research. Through engaging interviews with leading scientists, it explores their personal journeys, discoveries, and the ideas shaping science today, bringing audiences closer to the human stories driving innovation.
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