Professor of Physical Geography at Wits, Past-president of SSAG, ISB African Councillor, SAYAS member & Editor of #SAYASblog, #reviserebutresubmit podcast
Joined July 2011
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Jennifer Fitchett retweeted
2 Oct 2025
Publishing is tough, but understanding why papers are rejected and how to avoid common mistakes can boost your chances of success. @Pfani_success @jenfitchett doi.org/10.17159/sajs.2025/2…
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Jennifer Fitchett retweeted
28 Mar 2025
Today I share some thoughts on designing for books anne-apolis.blogspot.com/202…
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7 Mar 2025
A wonderful reflection on the changing use of buildings across @WitsUniversity with such interesting insight into their history!
7 Mar 2025
Today I’m looking at a couple of the older buildings on Wits University campus to explore how they have been adapted over time anne-apolis.blogspot.com/202…
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Jennifer Fitchett retweeted
28 Feb 2025
Today I’m looking at rain gardens as a way of sustainably managing rain water anne-apolis.blogspot.com/202…
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Jennifer Fitchett retweeted
7 Feb 2025
Today I’m looking at carpets as a choice of floor finish anne-apolis.blogspot.com/202…
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Jennifer Fitchett retweeted
20 Dec 2024
Today I am doing a roundup of my craft projects in this my first year of retirement anne-apolis.blogspot.com/202…
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28 Nov 2024
#SAYASBlog
This week @Makhadobp discusses nano particles and their use (and danger) in water science
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Jennifer Fitchett retweeted
23 Nov 2024
Keeping Tempe cool: The role of urban greening and decreasing impacts of extreme heat statepress.com/article/2024/…
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14 Nov 2024
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This week @holtz_cassia talks us through some of the measurable impacts of climate change that we are already experiencing in South Africa
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Jennifer Fitchett retweeted
12 Nov 2024
‘@JenFitchett et al. show that the SAJS has published articles on many of the important environmental milestones of the last 120 years, and continues to reflect the key issues of the time. buff.ly/4hILTuW
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Jennifer Fitchett retweeted
8 Nov 2024
Leslie Swartz reflects on his time as Editor-in-Chief, discusses the need for more inclusion in African science and reports on successes and challenges, inviting further debate. @leslieswartz #SDG10 #SDG16 #SDG17 buff.ly/48JhUze
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Jennifer Fitchett retweeted
7 Nov 2024
🏞️ Imagine standing 3,400 meters high at South Africa's Mafadi Summit, surrounded by wetlands and rocky outcrops.
🌊 "On my last PhD fieldwork day, I unearthed a hidden past: a shallow lake once thrived here", said Biometeorologist Jennifer Fitchett.
🔗 Find out more:
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#NatureAfrica
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31 Oct 2024
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This week @SavannaleeHodgk introduces us to the debates around thrifting, and whether it can indeed save the planet. sayasblog.com/2024/10/31/the…
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Jennifer Fitchett retweeted
28 Oct 2024
DUE THURSDAY! Get your travel applications in for the #SNP Workshop! If you are interested in attending, but not requiring travel funds, we'll be providing a registration for that in early 2025.
10 Sep 2024
Calling all students and early career researchers in #biometeorology! The SNP of the ISB will be hosting a workshop next summer to explore the current research and future opportunities for biometeorology research in the #GlobalSouth.
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‘SAYAS Podcast Episode 6_ Prof @JenFitchett by SAYAS_podcast is on #SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/CVh17FKCfA…
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17 Oct 2024
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This week @GabrielaCarolus discusses the use of AI in scientific research, with a wide range of applications.
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Jennifer Fitchett retweeted
4 Oct 2024
Is it possible to surround ourselves with things that are both beautiful and useful? Today I explore this principle from William Morris anne-apolis.blogspot.com/202…
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3 Oct 2024
#SAYASBlog
This week @Moso_Makhene shares her love for virology with us! And, her usual entry into this field. sayasblog.com/2024/10/03/dis…
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Jennifer Fitchett retweeted
20 Sep 2024
Now that the weather is getting warmer it’s a good time to think about keeping our homes cool anne-apolis.blogspot.com/202…
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19 Sep 2024
#SAYASBlog
We start with @AlexiMarinaki who encourages us to play to our strengths when embarking on academic research.
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