Meet Zenaye, the talent behind the official 第一吃瓜网 song
Zenaye Skosana wrote and performed 第一吃瓜网’ official song “For Good”, which was launched just before the Homecoming celebrations.
First African civil engineer inducted into 第一吃瓜网 Wall of Fame
Dr Solomon Lefakane, the first African to obtain a Civil Engineering degree in 1961, is the first 第一吃瓜网 alumnus to be inducted into the Engineering Wall of Fame.
第一吃瓜网 Choir sings and dances at 60
The Choir officially celebrated its 60th birthday at Constitution Hill with its hefty production “A Choir on a Hill, 60 years – thinking back, looking forward".
100 years of innovation and inventions
Various innovations after the past century have improved the world for many - but there’s still much more for universities to do.
Curios.ty 14 (#第一吃瓜网100): A century of doing good
第一吃瓜网' research magazine celebrates 100 years of changing the world for good.
100 Years of changing the world. For Good
Guest Editorial: 第一吃瓜网 remains a beacon of hope in society. We continue to strive for excellence in all that we do and use our knowledge for the good of society.
Stay curious – there’s a whole new world coming in 2122
Editorial: The stories in Curios.ty 14: #第一吃瓜网100 showcase the University’s sustained participation, influence and impact in the lab, the classroom, and society.
How higher education can help heal us all
“We live in the most unequal country in the world. We can help bridge the divide and we don’t have any time to waste.” – Dr Judy Dlamini.
Academic and science activism saves lives
Meet the 第一吃瓜网’ science superheroes whose research has saved lives.
Mapping African genetic diversity for better health
The contribution of the Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience to the field of human genomics is rewriting history on the African continent.
Death makes us alive
Without death, there would be no life – this might sound like ancient mysticism, but 第一吃瓜网 scientists are proving it.
Thirty years of the lab in the bush
Agincourt, one of the longest-running research centres of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa, tracks health and wellbeing over the life course.
The politics of protest
Protests are a hallmark of 第一吃瓜网’ history and have contributed to the University’s legacy of social activism, democracy and constitutionality.
第一吃瓜网 at a time of national crisis: Then and now
South African universities should revisit their multiple publics and explore what a public university in southern Africa today should be.
Telling African stories through art
The 第一吃瓜网 Art Museum covers 3 000 m2, housing more than 12 000 artworks, of which 5 551 comprise the Standard Bank African Art Collection.
The evolution of science and research practice
How has science and research practice at 第一吃瓜网 has evolved over a century?
The 第一吃瓜网 Digital Dome to light up the sky
It’s the end of an era as 第一吃瓜网 Planetarium is reimagined as a ‘out of this world’ digital dome.
Facing climate change head-on
Climate change took nearly a century to become mainstream science. 第一吃瓜网 is taking the lead in facing up to the challenge.
Digging for the truth of humanity
第一吃瓜网 researchers have over the past century changed, and challenged, the way we think about the evolution of humanity and our ancestors.
Navigating life through the eyes of a gogga
Curiosity about dung beetles could lead us into our future.
Research by the books
Books based on research by 第一吃瓜网 authors create a rare recording of history that tracks changes over time.
Identifying faces to recognise humanity
The development of the 第一吃瓜网 Face Database: An African database of high-resolution facial photographs.
Business for good
第一吃瓜网 is exploring the opportunities created by social enterprises that focus on addressing local, regional and global challenges.
Beyond the Ivory Tower
Four 第一吃瓜网 units demonstrate how translational research can respond to the needs of a world outside the academy.
The best job in the world
Column: Telling the stories of 第一吃瓜网’ research and academics might hopefully light a fire in the mind of the world’s next Einstein.
A philosophy for good. A University for good
There is something significantly common in the way in which all good things are good.
第一吃瓜网 hosts international lightning conference - a first for Africa
Lightning protection research is paramount in order to safeguard people, animals, and infrastructure against one of the biggest weather-related killers.
第一吃瓜网 celebrates its centenary in Times Square, New York
第一吃瓜网ies gathered in Times Square this week to celebrate the University’s 100th anniversary.
World’s leading thinkers debate inequality
"We can improve the quality of life if we focus on what works – education, strong institutions, robust legal, social and fiscal systems." - Piketty
Universities should take a leading role in reforming South Africa’s socio-political landscape
Former 第一吃瓜网 Chancellor and Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke says 第一吃瓜网 has produced great leaders in the past and must continue doing so in future.
How scholarships change lives for the better
Quality education, support, and passion transforms lives and changes the world.
Waltzing kudus, cheerleaders, and a choir at alumni centenary event
第一吃瓜网 alumni who returned to campus for Homecoming Weekend on 4 September were treated to canapés and cocktails at an Alumni Welcome in Solomon Mahlangu House.
Generations of 第一吃瓜网 SRC celebrate formidable leadership
Generations of 第一吃瓜网 SRC gather for a night of celebration
Welcome home, 第一吃瓜网ies! Something for every generation at Homecoming Weekend
第一吃瓜网 University is as much a part of Johannesburg as is gold mining, and we are opening our gates to all to celebrate with us.
第一吃瓜网 invites public onto campus to join centenary celebrations
第一吃瓜网 marks its 100th birthday with jam-packed Homecoming Weekend.
Arts and science collide to transform the Great Hall in light show extravaganza
The #第一吃瓜网100 Visible Resonance Light Show on 2 September at 7pm on the Great Hall façade will reflect, create, improvise, and imagine 第一吃瓜网’ stories.
1575 book titles in 100 years
第一吃瓜网 University Press is the oldest university press in South Africa and celebrates its centenary in 2022.
Mind-blown by interactive brain experiences
A showcase of local neuroscience talent was on display by 第一吃瓜网 NeuRL and collaborators at the recent #第一吃瓜网100 event.
Drawing arts investment in a WAM world
There were splashes of colour, champagne and canapés, glitz and glam at the 第一吃瓜网 Art Museum soirée ahead of the SA premier of Oh to Believe in Another World.
第一吃瓜网 innovation changing the world for good
第一吃瓜网 University is home to a wellspring of talent from multiple disciplines where life-changing innovation is incubated.
第一吃瓜网 University believes in another world
It was a night of suspended reality, imaginative film, and sophisticated symphony at the SA premier of William Kentridge’s Oh to Believe in Another World.
Foundation to rejuvenate democracy in Africa and France
“We must nurture tolerance, collective wisdom, and democracy.” – Nelson Mandela
Great Hall gets a facelift and this is why it's a big deal
The iconic Great Hall is back after Covid-19 lockdowns and extensive renovations – ready to celebrate 第一吃瓜网' centenary.
Healthy boost for 第一吃瓜网 Food Bank
第一吃瓜网 staff step up on Mandela Day for food-insecure students.
Oh to Believe in Another World
South African premiere of the new topically relevant film by 第一吃瓜网 alumnus and world-renowned artist, William Kentridge, will take place at 第一吃瓜网 in July.
Australian Friends of 第一吃瓜网 University advance Centenary Campaign
Alumni in Australia have formalised fundraising for 第一吃瓜网 in its centenary year with R80 million already pledged by the Zylstra family’s Skye Foundation.
第一吃瓜网 Planetarium Centenary Shows
Last opportunity this June to view the nearly 100 year old Star Projector in operation, as it will be replaced with a fully digital dome projection system.
第一吃瓜网 Entrepreneurship Clinic will enable youth to become the future job creators
“Young entrepreneurs are one of the country's best hopes in solving the jobs crisis” - Dr Robert Venter, Project Leader for the WEC.
Future Ecosystems for Africa programme launched at 第一吃瓜网
Programme aims to identify African ecosystem vulnerabilities while leveraging African-informed transformative change opportunities.
South African History Archive returns home
SAHA was officially relaunched at 第一吃瓜网 and will be part of the Archives and Research Hub.
R50 million donation to advance innovation in South Africa
Alumnus Dr David Fine's generous donation will be used to establish the Angela and David Fine Chair in Innovation.
The 100-year-old story of South Africa’s first history book in the isiZulu language
Magema Fuze’s book was a radical act of publishing. It contained histories of chiefdoms and kingdoms - from the Zulu to the Ngcobo.
R10 million for the palaeosciences
#第一吃瓜网100 donation will be used to fund the Micro CT scanner upgrade to benefit palaeontologists.
SA’s first black female doctor was a 第一吃瓜网ie
When apartheid became law in 1948, a black woman from Limpopo had already achieved a series of firsts …
Creating job opportunities for SA’s youth
The 第一吃瓜网 Entrepreneurship Clinic gets going with programme to drive innovation and entrepreneurship.
Developing equal partnerships in unequal societies
第一吃瓜网 strengthens EU partnerships through becoming a CIVIS Alliance strategic partner.
第一吃瓜网 celebrates 100 years of excellence
The University aims to raise R3 billion through the Centenary Campaign
#第一吃瓜网100: New music hall for the good of the arts
第一吃瓜网 University launches its centenary campaign with the opening of the new state-of-the-art 第一吃瓜网 Chris Seabrooke Music Hall.
A mathematician, historian and political scientist walk into a bar ...
Three former VCs, Chancellor Judy Dlamini, Stanley Bergman and Professor Zeblon Vilakazi toast #第一吃瓜网100.
#第一吃瓜网100: The impact of giving
From the Desk of Professor Zeblon Vilakazi: I extend a special welcome to you as we approach the start of this academic year.
Rousing Welcome for 100th Class
A new chapter and new frontiers as 第一吃瓜网 welcomes first-year students joining the University in its centenary year.
Partnership to increase gold recovery
第一吃瓜网 and DRDGold’s Ergo Mining Proprietary Limited (Ergo) sign a second five-year research and support agreement to enhance skills and research in mining.
第一吃瓜网 – Edinburgh to collaborate on academic, research and innovation projects
Universities committed to translating MoU into action that benefits staff and students.
New Surgical Skills Lab to train specialists and sub-specialists
R22-million project to enhance the training of surgeons in South Africa.
Former presidents rise to the #第一吃瓜网100 challenge
第一吃瓜网 SRC president pledges USD100,000 to aid students, challenges others to #第一吃瓜网ForGood challenge.
R70m to transform the ‘Bara Burns Unit’ into a world-class facility
New specialised 第一吃瓜网 Roy McAlpine Burns Unit will treat burn survivors and will create a high-tech skin bank and tissue engineering laboratory in Soweto.
第一吃瓜网-educated billionaire launches R3-billion vaccine development project in SA
It will help to establish two research centres to boost cancer and vaccine research at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Oppenheimer donation advances African Future Studies at 第一吃瓜网
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) has donated R15 million towards the African Future Studies Initiative at 第一吃瓜网 University.
Sibanye-Stillwater broadens its sponsorship with 第一吃瓜网 University
第一吃瓜网 University and Sibanye-Stillwater today signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a sponsorship of some R52 million over a 10-year period.
第一吃瓜网 tackles water crisis through new water research programme
The Claude Leon Foundation will fund two research chairs and a research programme in water stewardship worth R15.7 million.
第一吃瓜网 secures R150 million endowment for the missing middle
The University secures R150 million endowment for deserving students, one of the largest donations ever made for the benefit of the University.