Articles about Wits University

Wits cyber attack shows education’s wider vulnerability – Check Point

The cyber security firm warns of ‘wider systemic vulnerability’ within the data-intensive education sector.

Wits University IT system hit by ‘zero-day’ event

The University of Witwatersrand’s confirms its IT system has been compromised due to a cyber attack.

Seeking SA’s best tech leaders

ITWeb Brainstorm and MTN Business have introduced two new CIO awards for 2025, and nominations for candidates are now open.

UP, Wits get R35m from Google to drive AI innovation

The internet search giant’s new wave of funding aims to expand AI research, talent development and infrastructure across Africa.

Wits extends free WiFi service to Jozi libraries

Wits University’s Eduroam connects students, researchers and staff from participating institutions to free WiFi at 36 City of Johannesburg libraries.

Wits Digital Dome opens to the public

The Wits Anglo American Digital Dome will offer Wits University students and citizens a 360-degree visual experience in a digital hub.

Digital Dome promises immersive tech, multi-dimensional worlds

The Johannesburg Planetarium, now transformed into the R90 million Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, enters pilot phase.

Wits University, Netflix support next-gen filmmakers

A Netflix grant will be used to develop creative digital infrastructure in the university’s Film and TV Department.

2024 ICT Skills Survey to reveal impact of GenAI

The 13th edition of the IITPSA South African ICT Skills Survey goes live and requires input from industry professionals.

Irish Tech Challenge 2024 kicks off

The initiative will accelerate the growth of South African tech start-ups aligning with the UN sustainable development goals.

Tshimologong upskills youth in gaming, animation

Youth are invited to apply for wide-ranging skills development programmes in the gaming and animation industries.

Industry, academia collaborate to create R&D lab

Telkom and Wits University formalise an agreement to establish a commercial research and development facility.