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List of vice-chancellors and chancellors of the University of the Witwatersrand

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These are the former and current vice-chancellors and principals (positions which have been merged since 1948[1]), and chancellors of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Vice-chancellors and principals

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The vice-chancellor and principal is the head of the university, supported by five deputy vice-chancellors. Prior to 1948, the positions were separate, with the position of vice-chancellor being inconsequential.

Principals: 1922–1948

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Vice-chancellors and principals: 1948–present

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Chancellors

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The chancellor is the titular head of the university who, in the name of the university, confers all degrees.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Munro, K. 2008. "Hofmeyr House — from Principal's residence to heritage staff club". Wits Review, pp. 29[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Paton, A. 1964. Hofmeyr. pp. 81-91
  3. ^ "The Wits Book 2012, Page 8". Alumni Resources. University of the Witwatersrand. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Former Officers of the University - Wits University". www.wits.ac.za. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
  5. ^ "Belinda Bozzoli: Research visionary with a strong sense for detail". Alumni Resources. University of the Witwatersrand. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  6. ^ "Department of Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand — A Brief History". South African Journal of Science. SAJS. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  7. ^ a b c "Chapter 4" (PDF). The Institutional Context of Restructuring: External and Internal Determinants. University of the Witwatersrand. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  8. ^ "Wits to appoint new vice-chancellor". Johannesburg News Agency. City of Johannesburg. 15 April 2003. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  9. ^ "New vice-chancellor for Wits". Johannesburg News Agency. City of Johannesburg. 19 May 2003. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  10. ^ "Professor Adam Habib, SOAS University of London". www.soas.ac.uk. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
  11. ^ "Top nuclear physicist to lead Wits". www.wits.ac.za. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
  12. ^ "New Job for Prosecutor". The New York Times. Associated Press. 26 March 1996. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  13. ^ "Moseneke takes on chancellor's mantle". Johannesburg News Agency. City of Johannesburg. 30 March 2007. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  14. ^ "Chancellor - Wits University". www.wits.ac.za. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
  15. ^ "2018-07 - Wits announces new Chancellor - Wits University". www.wits.ac.za. Retrieved 2020-03-14.