Intelligent responses needed for artificial intelligence
Professor Ruksana Osman, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic at the University of the Witwatersrand
The postgraduate blueprint for a future that works
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The imperative to wear many “hats” to solve problems and advance in every field needs a multi-disciplinary approach, often in one turnkey role, which makes multi-skilling the new multi-tasking in a multi-role workplace.
Postgraduate study is a powerful career enabler in this environment.
Wits hosts unique e-Science teaching platform
Wits University
Wits is the hub of a unique cross-disciplinary postgraduate e-Science training platform.
In 2016, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) identified the need to establish a multi-institutional National e-Science Postgraduate Teaching and Training Platform (NEPTTP). This platform exists to develop human capital with the knowledge and skills to conduct cutting-edge research in the field of e-Science – in line with the South African Research Infrastructure Roadmap (SARIR), the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and others.
Bursaries
Competitive DSI-NICIS MSc bursaries, covering tuition, accommodation and stipend, are made available by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) to qualifying offer holders with a record of excellent academic achievement. Priority for bursaries will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents. Make certain that you have applied to your Institution of choice by the applicable closing dates.