22 February 2021 - Wits University
The NRF has re-awarded A-ratings to four Wits scientists, a grading which confirms that they are recognised as leading international scholars in their fields.
The A-ratings of Professor Christopher Henshilwood, Professor Bruce Rubidge, Professor Bob Scholes, and Professor Roger Smith apply from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2026.
According to the National Research Foundation (NRF), an A-rating indicates “researchers who are unequivocally recognised by their peers as leading international scholars in their field for the high quality and impact of their recent research outputs.”
Furthermore, Henshilwood and Smith, who previously held A2 ratings, are now A1-rated. A researcher in the A1 group is “recognised by all reviewers as a leading scholar in his/her field internationally for the high quality and wide impact, i.e., beyond a narrow field of specialisation, of his/her recent research outputs”, according to the NRF.
LGBTQ+ Interchange is Offering a South African Trip of a Lifetime
The 14-day trip isn t just for siteseeing, it includes workshops, LGBTQ+ community outreach, and more. January 11 2021 3:00 AM EST
Have you ever wanted to spend Pride in another country while also enriching your professional and networking skills? The LGBTQ+ Interchange is offering just that with their new trip to South Africa this June.
The inaugural 14 day trip goes from June 4-17 2021, and goes across South Africa, with stays in Johannesburg, Magaliesburg, Pilanesberg National Park, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and East London - Morgan’s Bay.
“This trip is not just sightseeing and not [just] volunteerism,” a statement from the organization reads, “there will be moments of service and there will be a lot of sightseeing. However, the trip is the vehicle to discover things about ourselves in the conversations, journaling, workshops, and the ordinary experiences in our travels.”