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University of the Witwatersrand

The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, also known as Wits University, is a leading, internationally-ranked, research-intensive university located in Johannesburg, South Africa, the economic heartland of Africa. Committed to academic and research excellence and social justice, Wits generates high level scarce skills for a globally competitive world, while addressing local social and economic development. At the forefront of a changing society, Wits is a social leader, dedicated to advancing the public good.

Wits is known for its work in deep level mining, science, health sciences, accountancy, law, governance, and the humanities, amongst others. It houses five faculties which comprise 34 schools. Wits offers approximately 3 600 courses to about 32 500 full-time students, of whom about a third are postgraduate and 55% are female. Almost 65% of all doctoral candidates and about half of all enrolments are in the Science, Engineering and Technology fields. Wits has developed about 130 000 graduates in its 93 years of existence. It has a proud record in that about 87% of all publications are in accredited international journals.

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Ostrich eggshell beads found at Thulamela tell a lot about ancient production strategies, value systems and trade. Author supplied

South Africa’s history uncovered: the 1,000-year gap they don’t teach in school

Between the 10th and 15th centuries, the gold market boomed, especially in Egypt, Persia, India and China. Southern Africa played a crucial role in meeting demand.
Un faucon pèlerin avec des rayures noiressous ses yeux, qui le protègent de l'éblouissement solaire. Photo: Javier Fernandez Sanchez/Getty Images.

Pourquoi les faucons ont-ils des rayures sous les yeux ? La réponse est plus complexe qu'on ne le pensait

Les rayures noires sous les yeux des faucons pèlerins réduisent l'éblouissement, tandis que chez d'autres espèces, elles n'ont pas ce rôle.
Vanuatu’s lead counsel Julian Aguon and his legal team at the climate change hearings in the International Court of Justice. Michel Porro/Getty Images

Historic climate change advisory: what the case before the International Court of Justice might mean

The International Court of Justice is hearing testimony from climate crisis-affected nations and will issue the first ever legal advice on governments’ legal obligations to prevent climate change.

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