An outpouring of grief has met the sad news that Prof Barry Dwolatzky - Wits' "Grand Geek" and Innovation Guru - passed away on 16 May 2023. The Wits Fund is setting up this campaign to help channel donations - made in Prof Barry's name and memory - towards Wits University, a place to which he dedicated 50 years of his life.

If you would like to discuss a bespoke gift in Prof Barry's name, please contact us at nooshin.erfani-ghadimi@wits.ac.za  

Read more about Prof Barry below and here: https://www.wits.ac.za/news/latest-news/general-news/2023/2023-05/wits-mourns-the-passing-of-prof-barry---sas-grand-geek.html

It is with great sadness that the University of the Witwatersrand announces the passing of Professor Barry Dwolatzky – an innovator, a strategist, a humanitarian, and a loyal Witsie who dedicated over 50 years of his life to Wits. His passing is a great loss to the Wits community where he touched the lives of students, staff, researchers, academics, industry partners, innovators, entrepreneurs and friends in so many ways. In addition to his many achievements and awards, he will be remembered for his humility and humanity, and his ability to make every person with whom he came into contact, feel special.

We extend our condolences to his family and friends, colleagues and students around the world, and those who knew him well. The Wits Flag above the Great Hall will fly at half-mast tomorrow in honour of Professor Dwolatzky. May he rest in peace, knowing that his legacy will live on for generations to come.