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Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½. For Good.

“Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ for Good” is about moving forward, progress and a better future; about creating new knowledge to advance humanity. It is about all that has been achieved through Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ies in a way that impacts positively on society; about aspiring to leave things better than we found them. It is about those lifelong friendships forged within our community and, ultimately, changing our world for the better.

Impacting the world for good

From breakthrough innovations to student leadership, activism, community outreach, and pioneering research - here are just a few ways we’re making a difference.

Pelebox - an invention by Neo Hutiri reduces patients waiting time for chronic medicine.

Neo Hutiri, a Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ graduate, developed “Pelebox”, a smart locker that cuts down queueing times for patients collecting chronic medication, named one of TIME magazine’s best inventions in 2019.
Food gardens

The first food garden on the Braamfontein Campus was established in 2015 under the leadership of Prof. Vishwas Satgar, in collaboration with students and the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Citizenship and Community Outreach (WCCO), to alleviate food insecurity among students.
Sola powered benches bring convenience to students

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ is playing a leading role in South Africa's response to the climate emergency through research, teaching, and policy engagement. Through analysis of our own carbon footprint, we are transforming our campus into a living laboratory for just practices of sustainability.

Driving change. The Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Social Justice Cluster unites transformation, gender advocacy, and disability rights efforts at the University.
Deaf Studies sign language

The Centre for Deaf Studies develops world-class teacher training while equipping parents and the Deaf community with skills to foster equal opportunities.
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Law Clinic Credit Shivan Parusnath

Founded in 1973 during the height of apartheid, the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Law Clinic began as a small advice office with student assistance. It continues to deliver exceptional legal education, professional services, and research while providing crucial access to justice for the poor.
Audiology student testing hearing

The University Speech and Hearing Clinic serves as both a student training facility and public service site, providing hearing assessments, hearing aid services, aural rehabilitation, and speech interventions for delays, disorders, and fluency issues.
Emthonjeni Centre Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Campus

Emthonjeni Centre opened in 2007 as a multidisciplinary initiative of the School of Human and Community Development, offering psychology, social work, speech pathology, and audiology services to the public.

Founded in 1978 by Professor John Dugard, the Centre for Applied Legal Studies (CALS) fought for justice during apartheid and continues championing human rights and challenging power structures across South Africa and the region.
The Peco Power Brick | Curiosity 15: #Energy © /curiosity/

Peco Power empowers rural community with Rent-to-Own Electricity. Peco Power, launched through a collaboration between Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ and impact investment partner Mbono, offers a modular, affordable energy system designed to grow with a household’s needs.

Prof. Bavesh Kana Head of the School of Pathology and co-author of the study about a new potential TB vaccine for all ages

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½-developed SmartSpot has become an innovative tool in TB testing, making diagnostics safer, faster, and more accessible. Professor Bavesh Kana leads the research group that developed SmartSpot.
OT students Zoe Kahl and Kayla Kotzen used their Rural Fieldwork Block to impact vulnerable members of society

Vertical gardens by Occupational Therapy students Zoe Kahl and Kayla Kotzen provide meaningful activities for disabled people while addressing water scarcity and other rural gardening challenges.