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The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, also known as Wits University, is a leading, internationally-ranked, research-intensive university located in Johannesburg, South Africa, the economic heartland of Africa. Committed to academic and research excellence and social justice, Wits generates high level scarce skills for a globally competitive world, while addressing local social and economic development. At the forefront of a changing society, Wits is a social leader, dedicated to advancing the public good.
Wits is known for its work in deep level mining, science, health sciences, accountancy, law, governance, and the humanities, amongst others. It houses five faculties which comprise 34 schools. Wits offers approximately 3 600 courses to about 32 500 full-time students, of whom about a third are postgraduate and 55% are female. Almost 65% of all doctoral candidates and about half of all enrolments are in the Science, Engineering and Technology fields. Wits has developed about 130 000 graduates in its 93 years of existence. It has a proud record in that about 87% of all publications are in accredited international journals.
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Film could benefit China's soft power. It highlights the country's deep pockets and potential for wider audience appeal.
The UN's Responsibility to Protect framework for safeguarding civilians against atrocities could help resolve the Gaza crisis.
South Africa needs to review its four years decision to exclusively deliver housing through megaprojects.
ANC renewal and the war on corruption is one thing. But transforming the character of the South African political economy is quite another.
South Africa's relations with the US could sour under President Trump.
Many scholars argue that attracting migrants is essential to economic competitiveness in a globalising world.
Littering in protest is indicative of a discordant society, and a culture of littering can tell us a lot about a society's ethos.
The current debate about land reform in South Africa could open the door to reviewing urban land ownership issues.
A furious Twitter row between a TV personality and South African politician about slavery sheds light on the failings of arguments in 280 characters.
South Africa marks 24 years of freedom amid continuous contests over over governance, economic justice as well as reconciliation and inclusion.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s term in office so far, makes it seem that South Africa can hope and dream again. That’s quite a gift for Freedom Day.
A study has found that a local event rather than a global shift in climate caused the mass extinction in South Africa.
Boycotting academic, cultural and sports activities in Israel is an essential part, but total avoidance may not be the most useful political strategy.
Unexpressed racism may be even more dangerous if it's left lurking below the surface.
Giving pregnant mothers the flu vaccine protected their babies from getting the flu in the first six months of life.
DNA studies reveal that African elephants belong to a very successful and widespread family.
All Steinhoff directors should be held accountable for the international corporate scandal.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's political power stemmed from the visceral connection that she was able to make between the lives of the oppressed black people, and her own.
South Africa's new president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has done well so far but more challenges relating to reigniting the economy lie ahead.
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Lecturer in Civil Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand
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Deputy Director at the Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit, University of the Witwatersrand
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Head of Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand
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Visiting Professor of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand
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Postdoc in Vertebrate Palaeontology, University of the Witwatersrand
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Postdoctoral researcher, Evolutionary Studies Institute, University of the Witwatersrand
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Senior Researcher: NRF South African Research Chair in Spatial Analysis and City Planning, University of the Witwatersrand
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Reader and Senior Scientist at the Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit, University of the Witwatersrand
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Research Associate, Centre for Indian Studies, University of the Witwatersrand
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Associate Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand
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Specialist Researcher: Gauteng City-Region Observatory, Wits University, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand
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PhD Student at South African Research Chair in Spatial Analysis and City Planning, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor in the Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand
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Foreign policy researcher and doctoral candidate, University of the Witwatersrand
