University Of The Witwatersrand Research Office, Wits is a leading African research intensive, public university. It actively engages in high quality research in the broad fields of natural science, medical and health science, social science, the humanities, and engineering and technology.
We strive for two strategic objectives:
- To produce increasing amounts of research with impact. In this context, research with impact is defined to include research that changes disciplinary thinking – discovery research; research that influences policy and practice – translational research; and research that can be taken to the market to generate economic activity – innovative research.
- To offer our postgraduate (Masters and PhD) students a swift, secure and stimulating experience.
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Data Needs related to Research
Taariq Surtee
Tel: +27 11 717 9968
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Ethical approvals & Legal Matters
Eleni Flack-Davison
Tel: +27 11 717 1328
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Grant Finance
Bev Manus
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NRF Affairs
Waheeda Bala
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Postdoctoral Affairs
Alban van Roy
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Postgraduate Affairs
Prof Neil Coville
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Research Administration
Yolanda Davids
Tel: +27 11 717 1231
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Research Output Collection
Mamello Mafisa
Tel: +27 11 717 1112
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Strategic Partnerships
Dr Mahomed Moolla
Tel: +27 11 717 9731
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