VC’s Post: Professor Adam Habib on graduations and other developments

Dear Colleagues and Students I trust that you have all returned safely and that you are well rested after the Easter break. We are already deep into the second term…
Read moreDear Colleagues and Students I trust that you have all returned safely and that you are well rested after the Easter break. We are already deep into the second term…
Read moreThis reflection builds on my earlier analysis of the #FeesMustFall protests, telling the story of the 2016 protests, explaining why the executive team made the choices we did, and reflecting…
Read moreThis is the first in a series of videos that will be released on the first day of each month pertaining to relevant issues that affect the Wits community in…
Read moreLast week I was invited to a gathering on the state of our democracy and what to do about it. Attended by activists from within the ANC and outside of…
Read moreCompetence and the ability to improve research, financial stability and transformation should be the basis for appointing university vice-chancellors – and not politics, says Professor Adam Habib in an article…
Read moreVICE-CHANCELLOR’S REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING ON FRIDAY, 7 APRIL 2017 1.REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT The issuing of offers to matriculants at the beginning of the year was very successful with sms’s…
Read moreWe are well into the 2017 academic year, following a successful registration period in which we met our enrolment targets. We are facing some challenges which we are watching closely,…
Read moreGood day, Sanibonani, Dumelang, Goeie more. Siyanamukela eWits (Welcome to Wits). Welcome to Wits University, a place to call your own, and your home for the next few years. I…
Read moreDear Colleagues The University announced an accelerated plan to advance transformation through a number of key strategies. An update on the progress made in each of these areas follows below.…
Read moreWits Vice Chancellor Professor Adam Habib says he understands why students are disappointed with an 8 percent fee increase. But it’s the best the university can do at this time, he said. “Our…
Read moreI speak to you on behalf of the nation’s Vice-Chancellors, and I am the bearer of bad news. Our higher education system is in a precarious position. Sixteen of 26…
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