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July 2020 Closed Graduation Ceremony

Congratulations to all our graduands! Celebrating together...but apart. Watch the video of the closed graduation ceremony.

Congratulations to all our graduands! Celebrating together...but apart. Watch the video of the closed graduation ceremony.

Participant in South Africa's first Covid-19 vaccine trial talks to the media © WITS UNIVERSITY

The South African Ox1Cov-19 Vaccine VIDA-Trial The first clinical trial in South Africa and on the continent for a Covid-19 vaccine was announced on 23 June 2020.

The South African Ox1Cov-19 Vaccine VIDA-Trial The first clinical trial in South Africa and on the continent for a Covid-19 vaccine was announced on 23 June 2020.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic ©WITS UNIVERSITY

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Wits University is closely monitoring the ongoing pandemic. Visit our Covid-19 portal for the latest information, updates and news.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Wits University is closely monitoring the ongoing pandemic. Visit our Covid-19 portal for the latest information, updates and news.

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Professor Segal and Dr Kani lauded for outstanding service

Professor Segal and Dr Kani lauded for outstanding service 10 July 2020

COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa: everything you need to know

COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Africa: everything you need to know 9 July 2020

Technology brings change but labour can shape its direction

Technology brings change but labour can shape its direction 8 July 2020

SA faces devastating multiple social impact

SA faces devastating multiple social impact 8 July 2020

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