NEWS ANALYSIS: Covid-19 worsens education sector’s teacher crisis
The teacher shortage induced by covid-19 threatens to derail progress made in the sector thus far.
HEALTH FEATURE: A rapidly produced covid-19 vaccine can still be trusted
All vaccines come with risk, but the time it takes to develop an effective vaccine does not affect its quality.
Covid-19 relegates primary health care to secondary status
The coronavirus pandemic has negatively affected the delivering of primary healthcare services and health-seeking behaviour, according to experts. (more…)
Entrepreneurship course launched for Wits employees
The Wits Entrepreneurial Research Challenge aims to grow entrepreneurship skills among staff at the university.
Wits international students to receive data
Wits management and the SRC have negotiated a data allowance for international students for the rest of the academic year.
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 complies with covid-19 screening regulations through Logbox Patient
Staff and students are required to adhere to coronavirus screening process implemented by the university. (more…)
NSFAS students in catered residences to get food allowances
“It is only fair that you get your allowance because you are eating somewhere.” (more…)
New app to support doctors on the covid-19 frontline
The Wits Paediatric Fund’s new resource app aims to help healthcare workers navigate the stresses, anxiety and uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic (more…)
Students society raises funds for shelters
The online campaign hopes to aid 51 women with essentials.
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…)
Students test covid-19 positive at private accommodation
The return of students to their residences has come with its first cases of covid-19. (more…)
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