Ansie Smit – The Conversation

Statisticians are able to assess and analyse data, crucial skills in today’s world. Solstock

April 10, 2024

South Africa is short of academic statisticians: why and what can be done

Inger Fabris-Rotelli, University of Pretoria; Ansie Smit, University of Pretoria; Danielle Jade Roberts, University of KwaZulu-Natal; Daniel Maposa, University of Limpopo; Fabio Mathias Correa, University of the Free State; Michael Johan von Maltitz, University of the Free State, and Sonali Das, University of Pretoria

Fewer graduates means fewer data analysis experts to aid in knowledge creation and innovation.

There are concerns about the negative environmental and social impact of fracking in the Karoo. Martin Heigan/Flickr

December 19, 2017

Andrzej Kijko, University of Pretoria; Surina Esterhuyse, University of the Free State, and Ansie Smit, University of Pretoria

It is extremely important to monitor local seismic activity before fracking starts to avoid causing harm.