SARChi Chairs

The South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) was established in 2006 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the National Research Foundation (NRF). It is designed to attract and retain excellence in research and innovation at South African public universities through the establishment of Research Chairs at public universities in South Africa with a long-term investment trajectory of up to fifteen years. 

The College of Humanities has SARChI Chairs in the following areas:

Prof Magidimisha is SARChI chair for Inclusive Cities is funded by National Research Council and South African City Networks. It is Hosted by the University …
Magidimisha, Hangwelani Hope
Dr.
Magidimisha, Hangwelani Hope
Built Environment and Development Studies
The Chair aims to produce top level research output with policy relevance in analysing and documenting the ways in which childhood sexualities and gender …
Bhana, Deevia
Professor
Bhana, Deevia
Education
The research objective of the Research Chair in Economic Development is to explore the interface between households and labour markets in South Africa, advancing …
Maharaj, Pranitha
Professor
Maharaj, Pranitha
Built Environment and Development Studies