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

By graham April 21, 2017 Staff, Students
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…

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The Politics of Spectacle: Reflections on the 2016 Student Protests

By graham December 5, 2016 In the Media
The Politics of Spectacle: Reflections on the 2016 Student Protests

This 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…

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[Video] Funding higher education in SA

By graham September 1, 2016 News, Staff, Students
[Video] Funding higher education in SA

This 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…

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Reflections on a new activism to challenge a State comprador elite

By graham May 11, 2017 In the Media
Reflections on a new activism to challenge a State comprador elite

Last 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…

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Competence, and not politics matter in a university job

By graham April 18, 2017 In the Media

Competence 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…

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VICE-CHANCELLOR’S 2017 REPORT FOR COUNCIL

By graham April 7, 2017 Staff, Students
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S 2017 REPORT FOR COUNCIL

VICE-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…

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VC’s Post: Accommodation and xenophobia at Wits

By graham March 15, 2017 Staff, Students
VC’s Post: Accommodation and xenophobia at Wits

We 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,…

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Welcome Day Speech

By graham January 30, 2017 Speeches
Welcome Day Speech

Good 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…

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UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WITS’ TRANSFORMATION PLAN

By graham December 14, 2016 Transformation
UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WITS’ TRANSFORMATION PLAN

Dear 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.…

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8% increase the best Wits can do

By graham December 7, 2016 In the Media
8% increase the best Wits can do

Wits 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…

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Education Imbizo on 3 October 2016

By graham October 6, 2016 Speeches
Education Imbizo on 3 October 2016

I 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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