How does a disease spread from animals to humans?
The behaviour of modern humankind has played a large part in the advent of new communicable diseases.
27 August 2024
New wing in Bara burns unit takes flight
R100 million expansion to Wits Roy McAlpine Burns Unit at Baragwanath Hospital officially opens to serve Soweto, SA and Africa.
26 August 2024
“Space junk” that fell in Eastern Cape was a car-size meteorite
Meteorites are rare and hold deep scientific value as they give us a glimpse of the make-up and birth of our solar system.
26 August 2024
Catch a glimpse of the revamped Wits Flower Hall nominated for a global award for the most innovative building at the World Architecture Festival and explore the new performance line up at the Wits Theatre. Visit the new Wits Roy McAlpine Burns Unit which opened at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital thanks to a R100 million donation from the Roy McAlpine Foundation. The Wits Business School hosted the launch of The Corporate Revolutionary: Mervyn King’s Life in Law, Business and Governance a book written by David Williams. Join the #WitsParade2024 in Braamfontein on 30 August - wear blue, white, and gold to celebrate.
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A day full of fun, physical activity and entertainment. Kick off the day with the #WitsParade2024 at noon! Join the #WitsDay celebration and take to the streets dressed in blue, white and gold, a Wits tradition. The theme for this year is Celebrating Wits. The Challenge: Plan your streetwear (academic gowns, doctors coats, engineers’ hats, etc.). Dress Up. Turn Up. #WitsRizz Gather at 12:00 for the buildup; the walk starts at 13:00 from the Origins Centre, Yale Road South, continues through Braamfontein, and culminates on the Library Lawns. Note: The Wits Parade is open to the public.
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