Imagining the possibilities of the future

For the past century, Wits University has stood proudly in the heart of the most dynamic city in SA and on the continent.

As the university enters its next century, it will expand its role as a leader that shapes society — both locally and globally.

In its 2033 Strategic Framework outlines the university’s next century.

Wits will be the “leading edge” as the foremost researchintensive university in the Global South, using its location in Johannesburg to act as an interlocutor to bridge the world’s divides.

This is a bold strategy supported by clear goals.

These are to grow the next generation of change-makers and global scholars; innovate and pioneer knowledge; use knowledge and influence to advance society by tackling climate change and inequality; promote social justice and public health from the Global South; use its location in Johannesburg to act as an interlocutor and to bridge the world’s divides; and transform the global university landscape in association with African partners.

By driving innovation throughout the university, embracing the diversity of people, disciplines and ideas, Wits will be a place where students and staff thrive.

The university will strive to empower graduates to be socially responsive and adaptive to an ever-changing world, guided on the values of excellence, people centrism and innovation.

Wits vice-chancellor and principal, Professor Zeblon Vilakazi said, “It is important for us to take Wits 2033 from being an ambition into being a real plan that is practical and real in each and every one of our work areas.

“We need you to shape the future with us, to help us imagine the possibilities and the opportunities over the next 10 years. I call on all of you to get involved, to engage, give feedback, critique, to share your thoughts with us in shaping our journey to Wits 2033.”

We need you to shape the future with us, to help us imagine the possibilities and opportunities over the next 10 years Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi

Wits vice-chancellor and principal (FRS)