Human Interest
Prof Adam Habib appointed as Wits's new vice-chancellor─── 12:46 Sat, 08 Dec 2012
Professor Adam Habib is set to become the new vice-chancellor of the University of Witwatersrand.
Wits council chairperson Saki Macazoma says they formally made the offer to Habib and will now negotiate on his contract and starting date.
Macozoma says the university hopes that Habib will have some time to work alongside Loyiso Nongxa, the current vice-chancellor whose term expires at the end of May next year, "to ensure an efficient transition".
Habib said his interest in the university was inspired by its cutting edge knowledge to address the challenges that face South Africa, Africa and the world.
Habib is the current deputy vice-chancellor of research, innovation, library and faculty co-ordination at the University of Johannesburg.
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Wits council chairperson Saki Macazoma says they formally made the offer to Habib and will now negotiate on his contract and starting date.
Macozoma says the university hopes that Habib will have some time to work alongside Loyiso Nongxa, the current vice-chancellor whose term expires at the end of May next year, "to ensure an efficient transition".
Habib said his interest in the university was inspired by its cutting edge knowledge to address the challenges that face South Africa, Africa and the world.
Habib is the current deputy vice-chancellor of research, innovation, library and faculty co-ordination at the University of Johannesburg.
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