词条 | Walter Sisulu University |
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|name = Walter Sisulu University |image = Walter Sisulu University logo.svg |motto = A Developmental University |established = 2005 |type = Public Comprehensive University |students = 31,500 |undergrad = Yes |postgrad = Yes |chancellor = Dr Sheila Sisulu |vice_chancellor = Prof Rob Midgley |chairperson = Mr Temba Zakuza |city = Mthatha, Butterworth, East London & Queenstown |province = Eastern Cape |country = South Africa |coor = {{coord|31|36|12|S|28|45|02|E|region:ZA-EC_type:edu|display=inline,title}} |campus = 4 campuses - Mthatha, East London (Buffalo City), Butterworth, Komani (Queenstown) |former_names = Border Technikon, Eastern Cape Technikon and University of Transkei |colours = White and Black {{color box|#000000}} {{color box|#FFFFFF}} |nickname = WSU |website = {{URL|http://www.wsu.ac.za/}} }} Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is a university of technology and science located in Mthatha, East London (Buffalo City), Butterworth and Komani (Queenstown). Eastern Cape, South Africa, which came into existence on 1 July 2005 as a result of a merger between Border Technikon, Eastern Cape Technikon and the University of the Transkei. The university is named after Walter Sisulu, a prominent figure in the struggle against apartheid. HistoryThe University of the Transkei was established in the homeland of that name in 1976, initially as a branch of the University of Fort Hare at the request of the homeland government. The Border Technikon and Eastern Cape Technikon were established in the late 1980s and early 1990s.[1] VisionAs one of six comprehensive universities in South Africa, WSU is a developmental university, focusing on urban renewal and rural development by responding to the socio-economic needs of community, commerce and industry through science, technology and innovation. Administration and organisationThe university is organised by campus and then by faculty:
Academic programmesThe university's 175 academic programmes are fully accredited by the Council on Higher Education which monitors higher education quality across South Africa. In addition, many of the programmes are also accredited by their respective professional bodies. The programmes are offered in:
Notable alumni
References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.sarua.org/?q=uni_Walter%20Sisulu%20University |title=Walter Sisulu University |publisher=SARUA |date= |accessdate=2014-06-17}} {{Walter Sisulu University|state=expanded}}{{South African universities}}{{Varsity Rugby}}{{Authority control}}{{SouthAfrica-university-stub}} 4 : Walter Sisulu University|Universities in the Eastern Cape|Public universities in South Africa|Educational institutions established in 2005 |
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