# The University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Edinburgh in the UK have launched a joint South Africa-UK Research Chair in Digital Humanities. Appointed to the role is Wits professor Iginio Gagliardone, who will lead cutting-edge research exploring the intersection of technology, society, and African innovation. The five-year initiative will drive inclusive digital futures, elevate African scholarship, and transform archives into dynamic tools to reimagine society through indigenous knowledge and ethical tech engagement.
Wits, Edinburgh launch groundbreaking Digital Humanities Research Chair