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Achille Mbembe: A Global Humanities Scholar at Wits Among the distinguished scholars contributing to the University of the Witwatersrand's international reputation is Professor Achille Mbembe, one of the world's most influential contemporary thinkers in the humanities and social sciences. Based at WiSER (the Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research), Mbembe's work has reshaped global…
The university spends a fortune on these database tools. They are extremely useful. The real value of the digital sources comes from collecting a large archive, and then examining it very critically to find the politics that is at work in events. LibKey Nomad Extension | https://www.wits.ac.za/library/libkey/ LibKey Nomad is a free browser extension from Third Iron (available for Chrome, Firefox,…
A Moment of Deep Reflection & Gratitude Today, we had the privilege of hosting an insightful discussion on *Predicaments of Knowledge: Decolonisation and Deracialisation in Universities* by the incredible Suren Pillay. Joined by Victoria Collis-Buthelezi and moderated by Sarah Nuttall, the conversation was a powerful exploration of what it truly means to decolonize and deracialize our…
In collaboration with the Holberg Prize, Centre for Women's and Gender Research (SKOK) and the Research Group for Radical Philosophy and Literature invite you all to an open seminar/reading session on this year's Holberg Prize winner: historian, political theorist and public intellectual Achille Mbembe. The seminar will give short introductions to key texts and concepts in Mbembe's thinking and…
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For a complete experience of the Holberg Prize, it is available for viewing on YouTube, courtesy of Holberg Prize. YouTube link click here . 📸: Chante Schatz WISER Research Theme: Knowledge Futures
Professor Achille Mbembe, the recipient of the Holberg Prize, in discussion with Professor Hlonipha Mokoena, Acting Co-Director at WiSER, exploring their backgrounds and intellectual passions. To listen to the full interview click here . 📸 📻: Just Like That Productions WISER Research Theme: Knowledge Futures
Professor Achille Mbembe, from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, has become the first African to win the Holberg Prize, recognizing his pioneering work in the humanities, social sciences, law, or theology. Awarded annually with a value of approximately US$575,000, the prize honors Mbembe's contributions that challenge traditional views on decolonization and humanity. His…
Achille Mbembe, an outstanding researcher in the fields of humanities, social sciences, law, or theology, has been honored with the 2024 Holberg Prize. The University of Witwatersrand highlights this award as one of the most prestigious international accolades given annually to exceptional scholars in these disciplines. Read full article here . @The University of Witwatersrand WISER Research…
It's a great honour to congratulate Prof. Achille Mbembe on receiving the esteemed Holberg Prize This accolade celebrates not just his intellectual rigour but also the profound influence he has across the global academic community Congratulations on this deserved recognition! Read Holberg Prize article here . WISER Research Theme: Knowledge Futures
