1922 - 2022
Our Centenary is a significant opportunity for us to galvanise our community to secure Wits' place as one of the world's great universities, mapping a bright future for this remarkable institution and strengthening our impact. We also want to show you who we are, what we can achieve together, and the immense impact Wits University has in changing and shaping society for the better.
#WitsForGood
Wits marked its 100th birthday with Homecoming Weekend where generations of Witsies and the public celebrated this once-in-a-lifetime milestone over a weekend jam-packed with a variety of entertainment for young and old.
Wits University's footprint extends way beyond its lecture theatres and research laboratories. It has made a formidable impact on society over the past 100 years, and is set to continue advancing society for good.
Wits University Press is the oldest university press in South Africa and celebrates its centenary in 2022 with the publication of the centenary book,'Wits at 100:From excavation to innovation'.
Wits alumni in the US gathered in Times Square in New York to celebrate the University's 100th birthday.
Universities in South Africa have a leading role to play in the socio-political landscape of South Africa, where a dire lack of political leadership is dragging the country down.
The Wits'Scholarship Boards,recognising excellence and high performance over time, was unveiled in the Great Hall foyer during Homecoming Weekend 2022.
The story of Wits University is a time-honoured legacy. From our early beginnings in Johannesburg a century ago, to our plans to lead the fourth industrial revolution for the century ahead, journey through our finest and toughest moments in this 100-year timeline.
-1896
Prior to the official opening of the University of the Witwatersrand in 1922, we began as a school in Kimberley in 1896.
Ever since, this University has been the epicentre of knowledge, growth and social justice. We have maintained our legacy of excellence by consistently providing quality higher education and staying at the forefront of innovation.
With our African roots and our global competitiveness, we're shaping a number of great minds, fighting for human rights, discovering life saving technologies and uncovering hidden gems. We're here and we're staying. For Good.
Through our teaching, research and societal engagement, we are the symbol of what a flourishing and inclusive society should be.
Why our champions believe in Wits