All Wits academics that have recently received NRF ratings were congratulated during a celebration that took place in the Wits Art Museum on 29 November 2012.
Part of the mandate of the Knowledge Fields Development Directorate (KFD) is to promote new knowledge and to push the boundaries of existing knowledge and associated research capacity by stimulating and developing the entire spectrum of knowledge fields.
The University has been granted access to the database of the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), based at the University of Michigan.
Employees on 50% time or above may receive a 4% gross salary increment on completion of a recognized higher degree (Academic and Support Staff). Further, any member of the Academic Staff completing a PhD will receive a R 12,000 research grant.