Updates
Aug 9
BUGEMET WORKSHOP - READING THE ROCKS Join us for a unique 2-day workshop exploring the Bushveld Complex — one of the world’s most significant layered mafic intrusions and a treasure trove of platinum, chromite, and vanadium deposits. 🔍 Led by Prof. Rais Latypov, this workshop includes: 📍 Field tr...Read more
Aug 8
Today, we’re spotlighting one of our staff members, Lungelwa Ndevu. Lungelwa received a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Marketing from MANCOSA in a ceremony held in July 2024. “My BCom Honours in Marketing project focused on exploring customer experience within the School of Geosciences at ...Read more
Aug 6
Well done to three of our staff members on reaching the final round of the 2025 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Awards, held on 31 July 2025. These awards are the largest and most prestigious national honours of their kind in the country, celebrating and promoting excellence in scien...Read more
Aug 4
Geotalk – Thursday, 7 August Join us for a talk by James Campbell from Botswana Diamonds Plc titled: “The AK6 kimberlite (Karowe Mine): Discovery through to production, learning the lessons of history.” 📅 Date: Thursday, 7 August 🕓 Time: 16h00 📍 Venue: G101, Wits Geosciences 💻 Zoom Meeting ID: 9...Read more
Aug 1
Join us for a geochronology masterclass, focusing on the fundamentals and advanced applications of U-Pb geochronology. Learn from a distinguished local and international team of experts: 💠Robert Bolhar (Wits School of Geosciences) 💠Scott MacLennan (Wits School of Geosciences) 💠Maria Ovtcharova U...Read more