Wits90

Celebrating our Heritage

In celebration of its 90th anniversary, Wits is extending an invitation to the Wits community and the public to participate in activities on the Wits campuses. All Wits’ major museums will open to the public at no cost on Heritage Day. An exhibition entitled the Wits90 Treasures will run in the Wits Art Museum from 20 September – 14 October. From ancient fossils to Mandela’s handwritten notes, this is your chance to share the treasures of Africa. Read more

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Wits University celebrates 90 years of excellence in 2012.
Through its staff, students, partners and 130,000 graduates, Wits has made a significant contribution to South Africa and the world as we know it.

Built on strong foundations, Wits is one of the leading higher education institutions in the world today, renowned for its academic and research excellence.

It is one of only three universities from South Africa ranked in three separate international rankings as a leading institution in the world today.

We reflect on our achievements this year, as we lay the groundwork to develop highly specialised forms of knowledge to tackle the challenges of the 21st Century.

Join the Wits 90 celebration!

Podcasts

Prof. Loyiso Nongxa on Wits and 90 years of excellence
WAV (6.75MB)

Bobby Godsell on mining in SA
WAV (7.15MB)

Wits90 in the Media

As Wits turns 90, it sets sights on being a top-100 varsity by 2022
Engineering News, 4 may 2012

A tribute to SA miners stands tall at Wits
The Star, 29 March 2012

Happy Birthday, Wits is 90 Years
The Sowetan, 30 March 2012

Wits answers urgent call for Africa-based mining research
Mining Weekly, 28 March 2012

Report of Wits90 Celebrations by CNBC Africa
Business SpotLight, CNBC Africa

Still on the edge at 90
Vuvuzela, 10 February 2012

Master navigator in a sea of words
City Press, 01 April 2012

Wits90 Events in the Media

Don't Pooh-Pooh Dung Beetle Dance
The Star, 19 January 2012

Secrets of the City
The Star, 12 March 2012

Wale 5.0 celebrates 90
Rosebank Killarney Gazette, 06 April 2012

News
	Wits Celebrates 90 Years of Excellence Wits University is celebrating 90 years of academic and research excellence, and social leadership. Read more »
	My memory @ Wits There is always a ‘restlessness’ about Wits - a tension within and beyond the University, which is indicative... Read more »
	Unveiling the Unknown Miner In recognition of its establishment as a result of and contributor to Johannesburg and the mining sector... Read more »
	Making a difference in society today At the forefront of a changing society, Wits is an engaged institution, dedicated to advancing the public good. Read more »
	Short history of Wits The South African School of Mines, established in Kimberley in 1896, was transferred to Johannesburg as the Transvaal... Read more »