How to tell if a photo’s fake? You probably can’t
The solution demands two simple and clear actions: declare that photo manipulation has taken place and disclose what manipulation was carried out.
13 May 2025
Levelling the African European academic playing fields
Visit by Secretary-General of CIVIS European Universities’ network aims for collaboration that builds trust and public engagement with Africa.
9 May 2025
First fossil pangolin tracks discovered in South Africa
No fossilised pangolin tracks had been recorded anywhere in the world until a track was found in South Africa, dated to between 90,000 and 140,000 years ago.
9 May 2025
In this week’s episode, Wits celebrates its top-performing students at the 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Awards. New research reveals a rising HIV crisis amongst adults over 50 in Africa—yet prevention efforts remain focused on the youth. Professor Yahya Choonara has been appointed to a WHO expert committee on AI in pharmaceutical manufacturing and scientists have discovered the world’s first fossilised pangolin tracks, right here in South Africa. Finally, the Wits Business School brought together 300 industry leaders at its inaugural Natural Gas Symposium.
In this episode of Hack Your Future, we explore the balance between academics and social life with insights from top minds at Wits University. From childhood influences to the pressures of campus life, we hear from professionals, professors, and students who have navigated the highs and lows of university. Learn how to adapt, stay focused, and still have fun along the way.
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