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Professor Adam Habib, the former Wits Vice-Chancellor and the current Vice-Chancellor of the SOAS University of London, returned precious papers that form part of the Sol Plaatje collection to Wits.

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Paleontology vacations unearth SA's rich fossil heritage GENUS Africa and Ancient Odysseys have partnered to provide immersive paleontology vacations in South Africa. 18 October 2024

One community at a time, says Miss Earth SA Runner-Up “I choose to be an ear and eye for the environment, educating my peers and working together to find solutions,” says eco-warrior and third-year student. 18 October 2024

Historic Sol Plaatje papers return to Wits University Precious papers will be added to the Sol Plaatje collection already housed in the William Cullen Library. 17 October 2024

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Quality of Life Survey 2023/2024Online Event10:30

23Oct

Breaking Barriers Through Technology Webinar SeriesOnline Event14:00

Wits In 60 Seconds

In this week's episode, historic Sol Plaatje papers return to Wits, adding to the Sol Plaatje collection in Historical Papers, and we sit in on the inaugural Student Leadership Conference that emphasises ethical leadership and accountability. We trek with Professors Dominic Stratford and George Leader across the Namib Desert in search of ancient human existence. Dr Ludwig Hansen’s Integrated and Connected Thinking exhibition gets us thinking and highlights his award-winning urban design. We meet Wits staff sports teams who excelled at the recent USSA Staff Tournament. Read more at www.wits.ac.za/news

Wits Vice-Chancellors Annual Concert

Wits University’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, hosts this musical extravaganza in the state of the art Wits Chris Seabrooke Music Hall, 24 October 2024, at 19:00. Line Up: The Legendary Vusi Mahlasela, On piano and violin – Malcolm Nay and Zanta Hofmeyer, The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra String Quartet. Complementary drinks will be served on arrival.

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Mental Health Awareness

Self-help resources to help you nurture your mental health and wellness. Click here to read more.

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Anxiety Anxiety is the heightened feeling of fear that we all experience when faced with threatening or difficult situations.

Conflict Management Conflict is a reality of life. It can provide healthy chances for learning and growth, but if we do not know how to deal with it, it can become negative and destroy relationships.

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Depression Anyone can get low at times, but someone is said to be suffering from depression when these bad feelings don’t go away quickly, or become so bad that they interfere with everyday life.

Wits Global Fintech Conferences

14 - 15 NOV '24 | 28 - 29 NOV'24

We invite scholars, researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to submit original research papers, case studies, and presentations for the Global Fintech Conference. This international conference is designed to foster discussions, share insights, and explore the cutting-edge developments in the fintech industry. Our aim is to provide a platform for understanding and shaping the future of finance and technology.

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Paper Submission Deadline: [30 October 2024]

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