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A little kindness every day, for 100 days, goes a long way

by Busisiwe Mdluli | Jun 3, 2022 | News

To celebrate the Wits Centenary the CCDU is encouraging students to consciously show kindness to one another in a campaign that is running until September.

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Covid-19 skews what it means to be a student

by Matthew Nijland | Dec 20, 2021 | Indepth2021

The covid-19 pandemic has completely flipped the once-vibrant student culture of universities on its head, impacting students’ social lives and identities in various ways. (more…)

INFOGRAPHIC : September is suicide prevention month

by Keamogetswe Mosepele | Sep 10, 2021 | News

The month of September is dedicated to spreading awareness on the unspoken topic of suicide. (more…)

Counselling services go online

by Tshepiso Ntombela | Apr 6, 2021 | News

Counselling and development services will remain online till the end of the year.

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Wits: Leaked students’ personal details retrieved

by Laura Hunter | Aug 18, 2020 | News

The accidentally circulated information included students’ full names, email addresses and ID numbers. 

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INFOGRAPHIC: Prioritising mental health and well-being

by Palesa Mofokeng | May 15, 2020 | Featured 3

Help is on hand during lockdown. (more…)

COVID19: Lockdown loneliness

by Zinhle Belle | Apr 8, 2020 | Featured 2

The coronavirus lockdown has left some students feeling alone and anxious in their current environments.

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Depressed or suicidal: Help is on hand at Wits

by Gemma Gatticchi | Feb 21, 2020 | Lifestyle

Around 12% of southern African university students experience symptoms of depression.

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Students told how to fight failure and exclusion

by Anathi Madubela | Jul 31, 2019 | Featured 1

Wits tackles second semester with empowering debriefing sessions

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Another student suicide shines spotlight on mental health support at Wits

by Sanet Oberholzer | Sep 28, 2018 | Featured 2

Concerns have been raised over mental health facilities and support available to Wits students.

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Sanele Dhlamini mourned at Wits memorial

by Sanet Oberholzer | May 16, 2018 | Featured 1

The mining engineering student who passed away last week was remembered at a memorial service today.

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Student who committed suicide in Braam was ‘always so bubbly’

by Sanet Oberholzer | May 15, 2018 | Featured 3

The young student who passed away last week has been identified. 

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