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Where Innovation Meets Excellence<\/p>\n
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Welcome to the Wits Science Stadium, the heart of scientific advancement at the University of the Witwatersrand. Strategically redeveloped from the historic Skeen Stadium on our West Campus, this state-of-the-art facility combines cutting-edge design with a rich heritage, creating a vibrant new precinct within the university.<\/p>\n
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The Wits Science Stadium is a dynamic educational complex featuring modern auditoria and tutorial rooms spread across three levels. Adjacent to this, our newly constructed building houses advanced undergraduate laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. These laboratories are designed with a north-south orientation, featuring a grand colonnade that opens onto a central public space, seamlessly connecting to the auditorium’s open foyer. 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Embracing the concept of ‘science on display,’ the laboratories boast glazed facades that provide a transparent view of the scientific endeavors within, inspiring curiosity and engagement.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”0bfe84dc-376f-4faa-a126-13c612d1a035″ text_text_color=”#262626″ header_font=”||||||||” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#022648″ header_2_font_size=”28px” header_2_letter_spacing=”1px” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”0px||19px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Repurposing the existing stadium structure instead of opting for demolition was a cost-effective and environmentally conscious decision. The Wits Science Stadium is built with durability and environmental performance at its core. 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Environmentally Responsible<\/strong> Design<\/h2>\n