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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Facial Recognition: Visualising a Smart Future
Cancer breakthroughs and changing the culture of cancer treatment
Uniquely placed to lead on conflict resolution
From salt to saffron, from soil to society – leading the way in food security
Thinking digitally for tomorrow: fast-moving and future ready
World University Rankings
The University participates in a number of global university rankings. It is consistently placed, in most rankings, within the Top Four higher education institutions in South Africa and on the African continent.
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Astrophysics and Cosmology Research Unit
The Astrophysics and Cosmology Research Unit (ACRU) is a key driver of astronomy and cosmology research with an international reputation. The Unit’s goals include contributing to the knowledge economy of South Africa by producing high-impact research in astrophysics and cosmology, and building local skills and capacity by training high calibre PhD graduates. Another key objective is to create a greater awareness of astronomy in South Africa through public talks, school visits, participation in science exhibitions and the use of social media.
Centre for Communication, Media and Society
The Centre offers a range of postgraduate degrees in Culture, Communication and Media Studies. Staff are internationally recognised scholars and postgraduate research reflects the Centre’s interdisciplinary and international research culture, which draws on media studies, television studies, film studies, cultural studies, history, and health communication.