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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.

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1 Jan Smuts Avenue
Braamfontein 2000
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1000

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Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1888
www.wits.ac.za/askwits

Fees: feesoffice.finance@wits.ac.za
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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.

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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.

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The Great Hall

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.

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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.

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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.

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Position	PROFESSOR
Qualifications	BA, BAHons, PhD
Phone	0214656067
Email	Christopher.Henshilwood@wits.ac.za
Organisational Unit	Evolutionary Studies Institute
ORCID	http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2818-293X
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Professor Christopher Henshilwood

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