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UJ confers Honorary Doctorate on Physicist Professor Alfred Msezane
On Monday, 17 March 2025, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) conferred an honorary doctoral degr...
UJ Athletics dominates CGA championships with 86-medal haul
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UJ edges Wits in thrilling Joburg derby Varsity Cup clash
In a crucial FNB Varsity Cup encounter, the University of Johannesburg (FNB UJ) emerged victoriou...
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Zenani’s rise to academic distinction
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Vice-Chancellor Message – 14 March 2025
Dear UJ community, The University of Johannesburg (UJ) continues to push boundaries and redefine ...
UJ rises in 2025 QS Subject Rankings
Twenty subjects taught at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have been ranked among the best in ...
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A new era of Research and Innovation as Professor Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya takes the helm at UJ
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UJ Analysts/ experts available for comment on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana budget speech
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UJ public lecture explores ESG’s impact on Africa’s economic and business landscape
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Opinion: SA’s heavy tax reliance on a limited number of high earners is a critical weakness
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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
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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
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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...
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