Coronavirus: South African blood service taking precautions
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is taking precautionary measures for blood donation amidst the rising cases of coronavirus. (more…)
Health sciences clears the air
The health science faculty is on a mission to clear the air. (more…)
Salt awareness comes to Wits dining halls
Students learnt that they should prioritise their health and lower salt intake to not more than two teaspoons per day. (more…)
Witsie heads to UN conference
A Witsie will be representing South Africa at an upcoming UN conference in Bali. (more…)
Wits improves accessibility for students with disabilities
Formal support and awareness initiatives at Wits seek to improve the student experience for those with disabilities.
Welcome Day 2020: ‘If you fail, those events do not define you’
The keynote speaker at the Wits Welcome Day shared his experiences of failure and success as a Witsie, and encouraged new students that, though there may be obstacles, they should persevere.
Welcome Day 2020: ‘Wits not as glorious as everyone thinks it is’ – SRC
First-year students told that even at Wits students experience problems to do with finances, accommodation and racism.
Tackling student hunger on campus, one initiative at a time
The effects of food insecurity may expand to other areas of a students life.
Wits to implement 2020 teaching and learning plan
In the next five years the university aims to align itself with current global trends in higher education. (more…)
Students spend and save large
Students in South Africa prove to be savvy spenders.
First nationwide tournament for Wits e-sport
Wits Wargames just miss qualifying for the quarter finals at the first national electronic sports university competition. (more…)
Soweto’s treasured jewel
The Soweto Gold Lager is the pride and joy of the greater Soweto community
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