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Writer: Therese Van Wyk

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Science is not just for the ‘clever few’, says UJ Professor Lydia Mavuru

April 29, 2026
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The Limpopo villagers keeping their mopane and marula trees standing

April 23, 2026
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Gatekeeping in wildlife research sidelines women, young scientists, and “unglamorous” animals, UJ study finds

April 22, 2026
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Vulnerable children hit hard by climatic changes, UJ and SANBI study finds

April 17, 2026

Trapped by circumstance: UJ study shows the silent mental health crisis threatening learners in Gauteng’s under-resourced schools

April 15, 2026

Irrigation scheme decisions require overhaul due to climate change, UJ study finds

March 26, 2026

A new global digital order is possible: Professor Admire Mare’s Inauguration at UJ

March 23, 2026

Far better STEM subject outcomes possible in SA schools, UJ study finds

March 23, 2026

Governance backslide risks SA tourism recovery, a UJ study finds

March 16, 2026

UJ Study Highlights That Young South Africans Embrace Unique Service Robots but Raise Alarms Over Job Security

March 11, 2026
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