Wits scientists reflect on climate factors in pandemic
A group of Wits expert have presented a southern African perspective on climate factors in the spread of covid-19 at an international e-symposium.
Wits physics researchers break record
The new quantum approach could allow for a more secure transmission of information in commercial devices.
Wits excellence recognised at NSTF awards
The annual NSTF awards recognises academic exellence in South Africa.
HospiceWits’ Night with the Stars goes virtual
The funds that were raised on Tuesday night’s star-studded occasion are directed towards HospiceWits’ daily expenses and operational costs.
Miss Universe inspires future Wits leaders
Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi, engages with Witsies in an online webinar series discussing topics of women empowerment, strong leadership and overcoming life’s challenges. (more…)
Doing (student) journalism in the time of a pandemic
Watch and listen to Wits Vuvuzela student journalists talk about doing journalism in the time of Covid-19.
COVID19: #SupportAWitsie assists students on campus
SAUJS campaign, #SupportAWitsie, has donated food and sanitary supplies to 165 international students living in Wits residences. (more…)
Wits law student makes High Court admissions history
A student who served his articles with the Wits Law Clinic was admitted digitally to the High Court of South Africa.
Wits institutes security measures to curb cheating in online assessments
Finance and international relations classes were caught exchanging answers via WhatsApp groups and email. (more…)
Morningside-Wendywood CAN provide food for the vulnerable
Community members have mobilised together to create a weekly food supply for vulnerable people.
PROFILE: A student’s support for Saffas
“What started out as me making sandwiches and providing fruit to 190 people at a shelter turned into providing 14 000 meals and 100 food parcels during our busiest week to numerous locations across Cape Town.”
As told to: Coming into contact with someone with covid-19
Prudence Minisi (49), a wife and mother of four, came into contact with the first case of covid-19 in Eswatini, and got to realise just how real the virus is.
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