Wits alumni excel at NRF awards
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Congratulations to our Wits alumni and researchers on their National Research Foundation awards
The awards were presented on 14 September 2017.
Professor Lyn Wadley (PhD 1987): A-rating (second time)
Shakira Choonara (BHSc 2012): Next Generation Researchers Excellence
Professor Shabir Madhi (MBBCh 1990, MMed 1999, PhD 2004): A-rating (second time)
Dr Musa Manzi (BSc 2008, BSc Hons 2009, PhD 2013): Early Career/Emerging Researcher
Dr Tiisetso Lephoto (BSc 2010, BSc Hons 2011, MSc 2013): Excellence in Science Engagement
Professor Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan (BSc 1984, BSc Hons 1985, PhD 1991): A-rating (first time)
Professor Diane Hildebrandt (BSc Eng 1981, MSc Eng 1984, PhD 1990): Champion of Research Capacity Development and Transformation at South African Higher Education Institutions
The following Wits researchers also received NRF awards:
Professor Nicky Falkof: Emerging Researcher
Professor Yevhen Zelenyuk: A-rating (first time)
Professor Chris Mathew: A-rating (first time)
Professor Derk Brouwer: A-rating (first time)
An NRF A-rating indicates a leading international researcher. Ratings are awarded on the basis of the quality and impact of the researcher's work.
Dr Carina Schlebusch (PhD 2010) has received a European Research Council Starting Grant. The NRF is the local contact point for the ERC. Dr Schlebusch is attached to Evolutionary Biology Centre at Uppsala University, Sweden.
