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The University Wits, on leaving their universities faced the Elizabethan problem discussed by Francis Bacon in his essay, "Of Seditions and Troubles" — schools were producing more scholars than there were opportunities. The University Wits found employment in theatre, not their first choice, but there was little else for them.
After completing her PhD, Hofmeyr remained at Wits, serving as a senior lecturer in African Literature between 1992 and 1993. In 1994, she was promoted to professor in the department. [ 2 ] She has remained in that position until her retirement; she is currently professor emeritus at Wits, where she is based at the Wits Institute for Social and ...
This category contains late 16th century English playwrights commonly seen by scholars as belonging to the group known as the University Wits, most having been educated at the English universities (Oxford and Cambridge).
The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (/ v ə t ˈ v ɑː t ə s r ɑː n t /), 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 ...
Samantha Wynne Vice (born 12 March 1973) is a South African philosopher who is distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). Her areas of specialisation are ethics and social philosophy, and she is especially well known for her work on the existential and moral philosophy of race.
The Wits Centre for Diversity Studies (WiCDS) was launched in 2014 and is based in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). [1] Initially started as Intercultural and Diversity Studies of Southern Africa (iNCUDISA) at the University of Cape Town, [2] WiCDS was then established at Wits in 2014 and aims to build capacity to meet the challenges of diverse societies ...
HGTV home renovation stars Jonathan and Drew Scott – best known as the Property Brothers – are fearful that Trump’s proposed tariffs could send construction costs soaring. The brothers ...
The Faculty of Science is one of the faculties of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, located in TW Kambule Mathematical Sciences Building on West Campus. The Dean of the Faculty is Professor Nithaya Chetty. [ 1 ]