Vice-Chancellor Message – 20 June 2025

Dear UJ community, Today marks the end of the first semester. This means that most of our student...

UJ ranked number #1 in South Africa and Africa in 2025 THE Impact Rankings

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has once again affirmed its global leadership in sustainable ...

UJ Scientist Tebogo Makhubela Joins Elite Group of National Geographic Explorers

Dr Tebogo Makhubela, a geologist, speleologist, and academic at the University of Johannesburg (U...

Resilience and perseverance: Athenkosi Fani’s journey to graduation

Athenkosi Fani’s life story is a true testament of resilience. He recently graduated with a Postg...

Opinion: The Missing Youth in the 7th administration of the SA Government of National Unity (GNU)

Ratlohogo Rafadi is a Research Associate under the SARChI Chair in African Diplomacy and Foreign ...

Vice-Chancellor Message – 13 June 2025

Dear UJ community, For several weeks now, motorists and pedestrians travelling along University R...

UJ empowers youth through practical experience and opportunity

Each year, on 16 June, South Africa commemorates Youth Day, a tribute to the young people who sto...

UJ hosts global higher education leaders at IAUP semi-meeting

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) hosted the semi-annual meeting of the International Associati...

Opinion: Digital Shadows: Unveiling the crisis of forced labour in the tech age

Letlhokwa Mpedi is the vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Johannesburg and a labo...

The Orange Link bridge shines bright as UJ turns 20     

As the University of Johannesburg (UJ) celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025, the Institution i...

UJ confers honorary doctorate on publishing pioneer Margaret Busby

“It’s a wonderful morning. How privileged I feel to be receiving this recognition from the ...

Get ready to cook up a storm: UJ & Lucky Star serve up a delicious new show

Hey Foodies and Future Chefs! Ever wish you could whip up super-tasty, affordable meals without s...

Comrades finisher: UJ Industrial Engineering student shares story

For 21-year-old UJ Industrial Engineering student, Andziso Bright, running has become both a shie...

UJ and Gauteng Health join forces to promote food safety

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) recently partnered with the Gauteng Department of Health in a...

Vice-Chancellor Message – 06 June 2025

Dear UJ community, Our university continues to set trends across various fields, including those ...

UJ Orange Impact Couture Fashion Show

It was a night of glitz, glamour and splendor as students, staff and special guests gathered for ...

UJ’s PARC welcomes Nigerian scholar for academic exchange and research collaboration

By: Prof. Olaniyi A. Fawole In support of African-led innovation and global academic exchange, th...

Dean’s merit list honours top FADA students

Top-performing students in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) were recently celeb...

Vice-Chancellor Message – 30 May 2025

Dear UJ community, It is an important marker of progress for leaders to gather and reflect on the...

Active society, lasting change: Mantashe reflects on Barayi’s impact at UJ lecture

The secret to changing the lives of communities, is active citizenry. This was the sentiment shar...