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UJ the first university in South Africa to secure AI robot ‘dog’ – SPOT
The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS) has acquired a sophisticated agile mobile robot (SPOT), in what is a first for academia in South Africa and on the African continent. The robot, which is manufactured by Bos … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 10, 2021
Vice-Chancellor Message – 10 September 2021
Dear UJ Community, Given the ongoing recess period, I trust that students and, where applicable, staff are taking some time out to rest and reflect. This week, our University’s Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS) held a mock unveiling of a sophisti … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 10, 2021
Unpacking the role of leaders in a time of crisis
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) in partnership with the OR Tambo School of Leadership hosted a discussion forum on the topic: ‘Leadership in the time of the Covid-19 crisis’ on Wednesday 08 September, 2021. The conversation focused on the sub theme … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 9, 2021
Poverty is the driving force behind conflicts in Africa
Dr Adeoye O Akinola is head of research and teaching at the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. He recently penned an opinion article that first appeared in The Star: 9 September 2021. In July, South African … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 9, 2021
UJ, ACU librarians adopt smart technologies to provide superior services to communities
As libraries face academic barriers in the Covid-19 era, librarians continue to find innovative ways to serve their communities. This was the overarching message during the two-day virtual conference at the University of Johannesburg, which was held u … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 9, 2021
COVID-19 Update: 08 September 2021
Dear UJ Community, We would like to start by thanking everyone who have taken the opportunity to be vaccinated for the COVID-19. We appreciate your cooperation and support in this effort as we work together to ensure that the University remains a safe … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 8, 2021
Shortlists: UJ Prize for Creative Writing in isiZulu; Sesotho sa Leboa and for Literary Translation
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is pleased to announce the shortlists for the following three newly instated prizes: UJ Prize for Creative Writing in isiZulu, UJ Prize for Creative Writing in Sesotho sa Leboa, and the UJ Prize for Literary Transla … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 8, 2021
Seven UJ netball club members and assistant coach selected for 2021 Telkom Netball League teams
The 2021 Telkom Netball League (TNL) first bio-bubble got underway in South Africa’s capital city, Tshwane, running from 5 to 12 September 2021. A total of eight University of Johannesburg (UJ) Netball Club Members were selected to participate in the l … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 7, 2021
UJ graduate wins Falling Walls Lab Johannesburg
On Thursday, 02 September, the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) in partnership with the University of Johannesburg and supported by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in South Africa, hosted the virtual Falling Walls Lab Johannesburg … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 7, 2021
UJ’s accountancy lecturer scoops Woman Academic of the Year at ABASA Awards
A senior lecturer from the Department of Accountancy, within the College of Business and Economics (CBE) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), has been awarded a prominent award for her work in raising the profile of women in accountancy. Ms Akona Ba … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 7, 2021