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Evidence-Based Framework for Cooling Dense Urban Environments A research team from University of the Witwatersrand's School of Environmental Sciences and Urban Planning has published a comprehensive peer-reviewed study examining the effectiveness of nature-based and engineered solutions in reducing...
Accelerating Translational Medicine A collaborative consortium of clinicians and biochemical researchers at University of the Witwatersrand has been awarded a multi-year research grant to advance targeted molecular immunotherapies. Based at the university's biomedical research complex in Johannesbur...
Pioneering Sustainable Technological Solutions Addressing urgent global decarbonisation priorities, University of the Witwatersrand has formally inaugurated its Clean Energy and Resilient Cities Consortium. Situated within the institut...
Guidance for Prospective Undergraduate and Postgraduate Applicants The Office of the Registrar and Admissions Committee at University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg has released its comprehensive admissions handbook and schedule for upcoming entry terms. The publication provides prospective ca...
Annual Celebration of Scholarly Excellence University of the Witwatersrand held its prestigious annual Academic Excellence Awards ceremony at its campus in Johannesburg, recognising outstanding contributions by students, faculty researchers, and professional support staff across the institution's di...
Open-Source Innovation for Advanced Robotics In a landmark open science initiative, University of the Witwatersrand has partnered with leading technology companies and international research universities to release a modular, open-source robotics simulation and control framework to the global resear...
Pioneering Sustainable Technological Solutions Addressing urgent global decarbonisation priorities, University of the Witwatersrand has formally inaugurated its Clean Energy and Resilient Cities Consortium. Situated within the institution's environmental sciences and civil engineering departments in...
Record External Research Funding Secured University of the Witwatersrand has reported its highest ever annual total in externally secured research grants, reflecting growing international recognition of its academic output and scientific impact. Faculty members across engineering, natural sciences,...
Landmark Commitment to Global Educational Access In an ambitious move to broaden access for high-achieving applicants across all socio-economic backgrounds, University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg has announced a significant expansion to its endowed student financial aid programme. The expan...
Accelerating Translational Medicine A collaborative consortium of clinicians and biochemical researchers at University of the Witwatersrand has been awarded a major multi-year research grant to advance targeted molecular immunotherapie...
National Recognition for Engineering Excellence An engineering research team from University of the Witwatersrand has been distinguished with the prestigious National Science and Innovation Award for pioneering low-power integrated circuit designs. Conducted within the Department of Electrical and E...
Institutional Milestone in Next-Generation Computation University of the Witwatersrand has officially announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art computational research facility located at its primary campus in Johannesburg. Supp...
