“My decision was not made lightly – I am a proud leader and champion of Wits University and South Africa, and will continue to fly these flags high.”
Habib has accepted an offer to serve as the director of the School of Oriental and African Studies based in London as from January 1 next year. He will leave the institution at the end of the year
Adam Habib ... is a dynamic leader, who has without a doubt made a significant contribution to Wits and the higher education sector, both locally and abroad.Habib has been at the helm of Wits for the past seven years. The Tshimologong Digital Innovation Hub, the statement said, has also flourished under his leadership.
Isaac Shongwe, Wits council chairperson, said: “Adam Habib ... is a dynamic leader, who has without a doubt made a significant contribution to Wits and the higher education sector, both locally and abroad. His fearless, forthright commentary and his general robustness has left our university, and South Africa, a richer intellectual space, for which we are grateful.”
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