Start main page content

Bringing People Together

 
At the heart of sustainability is the need to integrate different disciplines to solve complex problems and balance trade-offs. There are many contested areas here. People need to hear one another’s viewpoints so we can reach holistic solutions and strategies towards responsible mining. Through our seminars, dialogues and events, we aim to stimulate conversations, new ideas and bring together academia and practitioners to achieve this important goal

Situated in one of Africa’s leading universities, the centre is well positioned to bring together thought leaders and opinion makers in conversation and dialogue, particularly around contested terrains. We provide an independent, authoritative space for dialogue, seminars and events on how to manage mining more responsibly. Experts and practitioners from diverse disciplines and practices engage around how mining can maximise its contribution to economic development, while reducing poverty and inequality and being a responsible steward of the environment.

The centre’s seminars, dialogues and events build networks – the impact of which can never be underestimated. Through the dialogue different perspectives are presented, and we start to understand and appreciate the perspectives of others. This multidisciplinary space offers the opportunity for new ideas and solutions to evolve. It helps focus our research work and identify where the gaps are. Our dialogues contribute towards solutions for responsible mining.

Artisanal and small-scale mining seminar series and workshop

The CSMI’s ASM seminar series continues to thrive, with monthly seminars presented by practitioners from industry, government, academia and civil society. Building on this an ASM workshop was held on 10 November 2016. The workshop, hosted in partnership with the Wits African Centre for Migration and Society (ACMS) through its Migration and Health Project, focussed on ASM Research, Policy and Advocacy

Various speakers, from a range of disciplines, shared their insights and experiences. They included Prof. Nellie Mutemeri (Wits University), Gad Kwata (Department of Mineral Resources), Dr. Claude Kabemba (Southern Africa Resource Watch), Naseema Fakir (Legal Resource Centre), Dr. Sizwe Phakathi (Chamber of Mines), Cecilia Johnson (Wits University), Dr. Zaheera Jinnah (Wits University) and Meshack Mbangula (Mining Affected Communities United in Action).

Workshops and seminars

Wits Inter-disciplinary Mine Health & Safety Seminar - 22 February 2017

Wits Inter-disciplinary Mine Health & Safety Worker Representation Workshop - 7 March 2017 – by invitation only

 

 

Share

Giving to Wits

School of Public Health Building

Whether you invest in a promising young student, or contribute towards vital research or new buildings and facilities – giving to Wits brings great personal satisfaction and lasting results you can be proud of for years to come.

Give to Wits

About and Contact

About

Wits is a remarkable university that is internationally distinguished for its excellent research, high academic standards and commitment to social justice.

Our partners, networks and relationships serve as catalysts for the great ideas that help us to make the impossible, incredible. We invite you to join us on our extraordinary journey to effect meaningful change in society and pave the way for a bright future for generations to come.

Read more »

Visitor Information

Wits University offers a wealth of sightseeing and educational opportunities for tourists and first-time visitors.
Take a virtual tour of our campuses which are spread over more than 400 acres in Parktown and Braamfontein. Maps are easily accessible to help visitors navigate and enjoy our world-class facilities. Experience the arts by browsing through our current events or discover the diversity of our rich heritage by visiting one of our museums or centres here.

Read more »

Map

Conferencing Facilities and Venues

About our venues

Looking for a venue to host your next event? Wits is centrally located in Johannesburg and has a wide range of venues to cater from conferences and workshops, to sporting, social and cultural events.

More information »

The Great Hall

Great Hall sunset

The iconic Great Hall at Wits is one of the most notable buildings on campus, and offers a large auditorium for diverse occasions from conferences, debates, graduations to music concerts.

Read more »

Connect your School to Wits

About Schools Liaison

The Wits Schools Liaison team forms the link between high school and university allowing a smooth transitional process for the student. The Schools Liaison Office gives the student a holistic understanding of what is expected of them at university level. 

Read more »

Why study at Wits?

Request a visit

If your school would like a visit from Wits University, click through to the online form to request a visit. Please note that only educators may make appointment requests on behalf of a school.

Read more »