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UJ rises in 2025 QS Subject Rankings
Twenty subjects taught at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have been ranked among the best in ...

UJ athletes break national records at Athletics Grand Prix 1 in Tshwane
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) athletes, Shirley Nekhubui and Leandri Holtzhausen, continue ...

A new era of Research and Innovation as Professor Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya takes the helm at UJ
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has ushered in a new chapter with the appointment of Professo...

UJ Analysts/ experts available for comment on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana budget speech
ATTENTION: News editors Media Advisory Wednesday, 12 March 2025 Minister Godongwana will table hi...

UJ public lecture explores ESG’s impact on Africa’s economic and business landscape
The Department of Commercial Accounting at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) hosted a hybrid Pu...

Opinion: SA’s heavy tax reliance on a limited number of high earners is a critical weakness
Professor Daniel Meyer is economic development specialist and policy analyst, School of Public Ma...

UJ bestows honorary doctorate on Barbara Masekela for her enduring activism and cultural impact
As part of its Autumn graduation, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has conferred a Doctor of P...

Sister Abegail Ntleko honoured for a lifetime of compassion and service
The life of UJ honorary doctorate recipient, Sister Abegail Ntleko, is a testament to resilience,...

The Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers – an exercise in empowerment
Now in its third year, the Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers (JFWW) brought together the lit...

A transformative semester abroad: My experience at Vilnius University
By Karabo Malope From September 2024 to January 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to study a...

UJ strengthens ties with Canadian Higher Education institutions
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) welcomed representatives from 15 Canadian universities and co...

Vice-Chancellor Message – 07 March 2025
Dear UJ community, The month of March marks the beginning of Autumn in the southern hemisphere. T...

The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Transformation Office in collaboration with the Faculty of ...

Celebrating first-generation trailblazers, future legal minds, and lifelong friendships
As the University of Johannesburg (UJ) celebrates its autumn graduation season, thousands of stud...

UJ’s Prof Makhatha explores the future of Sustainable Materials science
On Tuesday, 4 March 2025, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) celebrated the professorial inaugur...

UJ’s Sister Molimi Geya takes the global stage as Co-Chair of U21 Mental Health Group
As studies reveal that 75% of lifelong mental health challenges first surface before age 24, univ...

Opinion: Entrepreneurship education can reduce unemployment in SA
Dr. Lawrence Seseni is a lecturer in the department of business management and Enactus UJ faculty...

UJ driving citizen science initiative for cleaner water
On 11 February 2025, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) led a significant Citizen Science Event ...

Vice-Chancellor Message – 28 February 2025
Dear UJ community, Those of you who have been to the Madibeng building at the Auckland Kingsway (...

University of Johannesburg to Confer Honorary Doctorates on Distinguished Individuals
He was incarcerated for 10 years on Robben Island for various liberation struggle activities, and...
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