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University of the Witwatersrand

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Public research university in Johannesburg, South Africa

About University of the Witwatersrand

According to Wikipedia, The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg , commonly known as Wits University or Wits, is a multi-campus public research university situated in the northern areas of central Johannesburg, South Africa. The university has its roots in the mining industry, as do Johannesburg and the Witwatersrand in general. Founded in 1896 as the South African School of Mines in Kimberley, it is the third oldest South African university in continuous operation.

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What Is University of the Witwatersrand Known For?

University of the Witwatersrand is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

University of the Witwatersrand's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Biology
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Computer Science
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Political Science
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Human Rights
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Communications
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Mathematics
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Anthropology
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Philosophy
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Chemistry
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Who Are University of the Witwatersrand's Most Influential Alumni?

University of the Witwatersrand's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Social Work, and Psychology. Here are some of University of the Witwatersrand's most famous alumni:

Seymour Papert
Seymour Papert
A MIT mathematician, computer scientist, and educator.
Sydney Brenner
Sydney Brenner
A South African biologist, Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine 2002.
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela
A First President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist .
Aaron Klug
Aaron Klug
A British chemist and biophysicist.
Joseph Wolpe
An American behavior therapist.
Denise Scott Brown
Denise Scott Brown
An American architect.
Nadine Gordimer
Nadine Gordimer
A South African writer.
Richard Goldstone
Richard Goldstone
A South African former judge.
Peter Sarnak
Peter Sarnak
A South African mathematician.
Robert Sobukwe
A South African teacher, Pan-Africanist, and anti-apartheid activist .
Lewis Wolpert
Lewis Wolpert
A British biologist.
Mark Solms
A Psychoanalyst.

Who Are University of the Witwatersrand's Most Influential Faculty?

University of the Witwatersrand's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Anthropology, Social Work, and Psychology. Here are some of University of the Witwatersrand's most famous alumni:

Tshilidzi Marwala
Tshilidzi Marwala
A South African academic administrator.
NoViolet Bulawayo
NoViolet Bulawayo
A Zimbabwean writer and educator.
Christopher Henshilwood
Christopher Henshilwood
A South African archaeologist and prehistorian.
Phaswane Mpe
A South African writer .
Marie Dacke
A Swedish biologist and researcher.
Zodwa Dlamini
A South African biochemist.
Amira Elmissiry
A Zimbabwe-born lawyer.
Vishnu Jejjala
An Indian-American physicist.
Pumla Dineo Gqola
A South African academic and gender activist.
David C. Evans
A Canadian palaeontologist.
David R. Snydman
A Researcher.
Wendy Foden
A South African biologist.